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DEMONSTRATING FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY FOUNDATION SKILLS
Apply Professional Terminology
Describe Scope and History of Forensic Odontology
Apply ABFO Standards/Guidelines/Policies
Demonstrate Knowledge of other Forensic Science Disciplines
Demonstrate Knowledge of the Legal System
Use Electronic Resources (Internet, Databases, etc.)
Apply General Photographic Techniques
Describe Basic DNA Applications
Describe General Scene Protocol (crime, accident, etc.)
Demonstrate Knowledge of the Scientific Method (to process a case - ABFO Guidelines)
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GATHERING, DOCUMENTING, AND MAINTAINING EVIDENCE
Maintain Chain of Custody
Recognize Forensic Evidence
Collect Forensic Evidence
Preserve Forensic Evidence
Transport Forensic Evidence
Create Case Documentation (Work Product)
Create Official Forensic Odontology Case Report
Describe Report Release Protocol
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DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF IDENTIFICATION
Describe Application of Craniofacial Identification
Use Dental Charting Systems
Apply Postmortem Procedures
Special Considerations in Postmortem Examinations
Apply Antemortem Procedures
Perform Comparisons
Evaluate Comparisons
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PARTICIPATING IN MASS DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Demonstrate Knowledge of Mass Disaster Identification Teams
Describe Agency Interaction
Follow Scene Protocol and Task Organization
Manage Stress
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DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF BITE MARKS
Recognize Pattern Injury/Bite Marks on Skin and other Media
Collect Pattern Injury/Bitten Substrate Data
Collect Dental Data (Biters)
Analyze Pattern Injury/Bite Mark Data (Received or Collected)
Apply Methods of Comparison
Apply Legal Documentation and Protocols
Develop Case Conclusion (Associate Bite Mark and Biter)
Establish Confidence Levels
Describe Value and Protocol of Consulting (as necessary)
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DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN ABUSE
Identify Characteristics of Human Abuse
Define Types of Abuse (Legal Definitions)
Recognition Various Types of Abuse (via head and neck examination)
Describe Abuse Related Reporting Responsibilities
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DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF CRANIOFACIAL ANATOMY, ANTHROPOLOGY, AND
PATHOLOGY
Demonstrate Knowledge of Craniofacial Anatomy
Demonstrate Knowledge of Craniofacial Anthropology
Perform Dental Age Estimation
Describe Cultural/Environmental/Socioeconomic Status Effects (on Orofacal Structures)
Demonstrate Knowledge of Craniofacial Pathology
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DEMONSTRATING PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe Civil Litigation Case Procedures
Describe Criminal Litigation Case Procedures
Explain "Expert's" Roles and Responsibilities
Cite Rules of Evidence and Case Law (e.g., Daubert, Frye)
Create Trial Exhibits
Present Sworn Testimony
Describe Professional Ethics
Demonstrate Professional Media Interaction
Describe the Importance of Confidentiality
Describe the Importance of Continuing Professional Education
Recognize Standard of Care Issues
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USING LAB EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS
Demonstrate Knowledge of Radiography
Demonstrate Knowledge of Photographic Equipment
Demonstrate Knowledge of Computer Software
Demonstrate Knowledge of Computer Hardware
Demonstrate Knowledge of Microscopy
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DEMONSTRATING KNOLWLEDGE OF AGE ESTIMATION
Describe Application of Age Estimation
Use Dental Staging Charts
Demonstrate Knowledge of Age Estimation Techniques
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