Abstract

The field of forensic comprises multiple branches, namely forensic medicine, toxicology, physics and many more. Forensic odontology is also a  branch of forensic, though small and underrated subject but nevertheless less impactful. This subject is equally scientific and a strong evidence for achieving convictions. Like the vast clinical dentistry, forensic dentistry is also useful in Human Identification, in cases where Fingerprints and DNA fails. This subject largely depends on the availability of dental records for its successful completion. It has various components, the study of lip prints, rugae patterns, bite marks and also Age estimation. Forensic odontology works in the interest of justice. This subject is growing faster than expected and is even providing important convictions based on dental evidences. The session will be oriented towards the overview of the subject, with its application and scope.This session will also aim at highlighting the role of a forensic odontologist in Disaster Victim Identification.

Biography

Dr. Pooja Chakraborty is a Forensic Odontologist by profession. She completed her bachelors of dental surgery in 2018 with outstanding marks. On her quest to do something different, she went on to pursue her masters in Forensic Odontology thereafter. To her credit she has numerous International and national Paper and Poster Presentations and also bagged few awards for the same. She has contributed articles in both national and international journals and has even co-authored a chapter on ‘Recent advances in Forensic Odontology’. She is trained in performing dental autopsies. She has keen interest for forensic archaeology and forensic facial reconstructions. She is actively involved in the field of forensics and has addressed various talks for the graduates, post graduates as well as security professionals. She has been invited as speaker on various platforms. She is actively involved with International agencies dealing with DVI Operations.

Study of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the investigative process for Financial Crimes (fraud, corruption & money laundering) using the postulates and techniques of Investigative Cognitive Psychology (Scientific Criminal Profiling), as well as fundamental investigation techniques such as: crime scene analysis, collecting, preserving and testing evidence pick up at the crime scene; use of technology and identification of types of evidence. Analysis of the problems that arise when interviewing, questioning, collecting evidence and fulfilling the functions established by law. Application of research theories, the factors that limit the effectiveness of the investigative activity and the presentation of the case in court. Study of the functions of forensic science laboratories and the importance of producing reliable and accurate written reports and protocols.

Abstract

Forensic Nursing Science is a branch of science that is a combination of knowledge and practice of nursing health care, the criminal justice system and Forensic Sciences including Forensic Medicine; when applied to criminal investigation and judicial system of a country. It is a well developed discipline in the advanced countries especially in the USA. In India efforts have been done by Indo pacific Academy of forensic Nursing Science to develop in the Indian subcontinent where a lot of awareness has been created amongst the stakeholders and it has shown its results in the form of initiation of the academic postgraduate programs in one of the Universities of India. Efforts are still going on to get it introduced in the undergraduate program as a separate module which resulted in the proposal of a module on forensic nursing by Nursing Council of India but still the efforts are required to get it implemented.

Scope of the forensic nursing science is really vast especially as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and as a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team. The role of the forensic nurse in the emergency and mortuary will be especially helpful to gather the biological evidence and for the effective investigation of the crimes at the crime scene. In addition to this, there are multiple avenues where forensic nurses can play a very crucial role which will be deliberated in the presentation.