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Objectives: This study assessed the awareness of dental students and practicing dentists in Turkey regarding forensic odontology and the recognition and reporting of child abuse. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included 406 participants. The 31- item questionnaire covered forensic odontology, ch...

Objectives: To analyze the progression of oral health conditions, attitudes, and behaviors among oral health students throughout their academic training and to identify factors influencing these changes. Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted with students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene (BD...

Objectives: A knowledge gap exists concerning how university students—a diverse and transitioning demographic—manage their oral health. This study aims to characterise the oral health practices of university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate oral health behaviors and percept...

Objectives: Understanding the prevalence of dental anomalies is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment by dentists. Additionally, documenting these anomalies is vital in Legal Medicine, where dental records are instrumental in forensic investigations. Tooth number anomalies, such as agenesis and supernumerary...

This case report aims to highlight the importance of comparative analysis of surgically removed jaws, especially when expert human identification is required. In this study’s case, a charred body was discovered inside a burnt-out vehicle on the side of a highway. Initially, the vehicle was identified, and its ...