A short account of forensic odontology in France

6^th International Conference on forensic Research and technology

September 18-19, 2017 Houston, USA

Xavier Riaud

National Academy of Dental Surgery, France

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Forensic Res

Abstract :

From the Roman Empire till 19th Century, the dental surgeon was a legal consultant. His only role was to give some information. From 1897 till 1974, the dental surgeon sometimes participated in some assessments. But, he was not often summoned by the magistrates. From 1974 till 1989, the stomatologists were summoned more than dental surgeons by the magistrates. From 1989 till nowadays, the dental surgeons worked inside forensic teams. Now, after each disaster or each crime, the dental surgeon is always there. Which kind of events? Which are the actors? This poster tries to give some answers.