FORENSIC EDUCATION ON 3-DIMENSIONAL DIGITAL ODONTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS: CHALLENGES IN CROSS FORENSIC SCIENCE DISCIPLINARY TEACHING & LEARNING
Keywords:
Forensic Odontology, Digital Education, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, ChallengesAbstract
Forensic odontology is a specialized subject which is a perfect amalgamation of forensic sciences and dental sciences. The subject employs various traditional and advanced digital methods for education and analysis purposes. Advent of 3-Dimentional (3D) scanning and printing technologies have majorly influenced forensic odontology community. The technology allows replications of evidence matters in both the virtual and physical realm. It allows experimentation with the replica models for development of new analytical protocols. The ever increasing popularity of digital education is also playing a major role in the development of this highly specific doctrine of science. The digital education techniques allows wide spread collaboration for common cause of teaching and development of the subject. It allows sharing of study material and 3D model of evidential material to train students. Although digital techniques have major contributions in the development of forensic odontology, the limitations must also be understood. The major drawback is poor acceptability of the replica models as evidence for the investigation purpose. The technology itself is very technique sensitive and requires expensive initial investment. The digital education system lacks the academic integrity of the student which is generally observed in traditional classroom setup. This article aims to explain the major advantages and dis advantages of the digital education and technology which has been incorporated into forensic odontology having a huge impact on the judiciary system.
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