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Abstract

Recent advancements in molecular biology have made DNA analysis a standard practice in crime laboratories. DNA serves as a powerful tool for identifying unknown human remains. Due to its protective encasement by dentin and enamel—collectively known as dental armor—human dental pulp provides an excellent and reliable source of DNA for forensic identification. This Keynote presentation reviews current literature on the use of teeth as a DNA source and evaluates their suitability for DNA fingerprinting in forensic science.
Keywords: DNA fingerprinting, DNA profiling, Forensic dentistry.

Biography

Dr. Alok Dubey is working as an associate professor in pediatric dentistry at the College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. He was postgraduate guide and member of the examination panel of many health universities in India before shifting to K.S.A. He is a member of the editorial board and peer reviewer of many reputed health journals and is actively involved in research activities. Dr. Dubey has numerous scientific publications in Scopus and Pubmed indexed journals and has received many awards for paper and poster presentation globally. Presently he is working upon the preventive strategies for caries prevention.