Course Description

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MASS DISASTERS: Katrina, 9/11, tsunami, earthquake, firestorms...the valuable role played by dentistry
Category: Forensic Dentistry
Course Code:7347

Synopsis:
Dentists are often responders to disasters involving large numbers of fatalities. This presentation will explore recent mass disasters and the varied challenges dentists have faced in the identification of the victims.

Learning Outcomes:
1. The dentist's role in a mass disaster
2. Dental records in a mass disaster
3. HIPAA considerations in a mass disaster

Speaker(s):
Duane Spencer, DDS
James Wood Jr, DDS