International co-operation in a dental identification.
A case of international identification of an unknown male, where the teeth were essential in establishing identity is described. A noteworthy aspect of the procedure was the teamwork between the police and other authorities, and the forensic odontologist and medical examiners in Albania and Sweden. In Albania a forensic medical examiner handled the dental examination, since forensic odontology is not yet acknowledged. The importance of having dental and medical ante-mortem registers for missing persons in every country is stressed. This is best administered in co-operation with the police authorities.
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Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D000415:Albania; D005553:Forensic Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D013548:Sweden