Forensic Science International
Volume 159, Issue 1, 2006, Pages S56-S60

Dental age estimation, quality assurance and age estimation of asylum seekers in Norway (Article)

Solheim T.* , Vonen A.
  • a Department of Pathology and Forensic Odontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1109, Blindern, N-0317, Norway
  • b Department of Pathology and Forensic Odontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1109, Blindern, N-0317, Norway

Abstract

The historical development of age estimation and the different techniques are presented. Also it is important to separate individuals below 20 years where tooth development can be used and those above 20 years of age where regressive changes must be used and where the visual assessment may be more important. The recommendations for quality assurance from the International Organization for Forensic Odonto Stomatology (IOFOS) is discussed and also the problems of quality assurance on an international level. Suggestions for changes in these recommendations are presented. Finally the Norwegian dental age estimation project in asylum seekers who claim to be below 18 years of age is described. © 2006.

Author Keywords

Asylum seekers Age estimation quality assurance

Index Keywords

Norway medical examination human priority journal forensic identification international cooperation groups by age Humans quality control Age Determination by Teeth age determination Article adult Emigration and Immigration odontology Radiography, Dental Forensic Dentistry tooth development Physical Examination radiodiagnosis
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33646005791&doi=10.1016%2fj.forsciint.2006.02.016&partnerID=40&md5=efe7d9e47c3b9f6bcefa5b10a7372c20
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2006.02.016
ISSN: 03790738
Cited by: 46
Original Language: English