Dental Age Esimation Quiz Answers
Creators: name: Angelakopoulos, Nikolaos
name: Balla, Sudheer Babu
name: Franco do Rosario Junior, Ademir Franco
name: Merdietio Boedi, Rizky
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 320399
subject: Dentistry not elsewhere classified
classificationCode: 350306
subject: Forensic science and management

description: Forensic odontology (FO) is a specialized field at the intersection of dentistry and law, playing a pivotal role in legal investigations involving dental evidence, as defined by Keiser-Nielsen as a branch of forensic medicine focused on the analysis and interpretation of dental evidence.A key aspect of FO is dental age estimation (DAE), which is crucial in various legal and medical context. In legal terms, an accurate DAE methodology is essential for determining age of criminal responsibility, maturity in unaccompanied migrants, and classifying individuals in competitive sports. In situations where reliable legal documents that determine an individual age is unavailable, DAE becomes vital for addressing humanitarian issues such as early marriage, human trafficking, and child labor.Ensuring the reliability of DAE methodologies requires strict quality control, from population sampling to model development. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand for DAE casework, driven by globalization and the rise of undocumented immigrants, highlights the need to validate current or past methodology and assessing error rates across diverse populations. This creates a demand where FO does not only need a deep understanding on which methodology to use, but also the statistical part to assess the reliability of DAE. As a result, DAE research has expanded significantly, with development of new methods, validations, and modifications to some popular methodology and being a central focus within FO field.Despite this growing demand, relatively few postgraduate programs in FO exist globally, contributing to an educational gap, particularly in developing countries. Many dental practitioners lack formal training in DAE, as these complex techniques are not consistently covered in standard dental curricula. This gap underscores the necessity for specialized educational programs and ongoing professional development to equip practitioners with the requisite skills.As FO continues to evolve through research and technological advancements, continuous education is critical. Programs like workshops and seminars provide valuable opportunities for professionals to enhance their knowledge of forensic applications. Interactive tools such as quizzes and case-based exercises further enrich these educational experiences by fostering engagement and reinforcing retention. To address this need, we developed an advanced-level multiple-choice quiz focused on DAE. Traditionally associated with trivial pursuits, the term "quiz" has now evolved to represent a formal "test of knowledge," serving as a basic of knowledge to recall, analyse, and if possible, apply their knowledge.Undertaking quiz to assess an individual knowledge has been successfully implemented in other medical fields, notably with undergraduate nursing students, resulting in higher engagement. By presenting challenging, case-based questions, quizzes stimulate critical thinking and provide a dynamic assessment tool. The immediate feedback offered by quizzes enables learners to identify and address gaps in their knowledge, encouraging further study and skill refinement.Moreover, interactive platforms such as quizzes and case studies facilitate global knowledge exchange, allowing professionals from different regions to benchmark their expertise against standardized criteria and share best practices. These tools have the potential to foster dialogue on global challenges and contribute to building a cohesive, well-rounded knowledge base in FO. A commitment to continuous learning enhances dental professionals' ability to manage both routine care and complex forensic cases. Embracing a lifelong learning mindset not only benefits individual practitioners but also advances the entire field of dentistry and FO.