Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 99, Issue 1, 51-56
Copyright © 1979 by American Dental Association
Forensic identification of burn victims
WL Farrell
An explosion and fire that caused $25 million in damage caused the deaths of seven men, four of whom could not be identified through ordinary methods. Three of these four victims were positively identified through forensic dentistry techniques. Dental records, particularly radiographs, of all patients should be retained should the dentist be called on to aid in the task of identification.