Abstract
The Michigan Dental Association Forensic Dental Identification Team (MDA-FDIT) urgently needs more volunteers. In this article, learn of their impressive record of service to the public and the profession, which has been widely recognized for the important role it plays in the identification of both individual victims and those of mass disasters. Formed in the early 1980s, MDA-FDIT plays a crucial role in identifying disaster victims using dental records. The team has been instrumental in identifying victims from incidents like the 1987 Northwest Flight 255 crash and has assisted in various mass-casualty situations, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. MDA-FDIT works closely with the Michigan Mortuary Response Team (MIMORT) and law enforcement. They seek committed dental professionals to join their volunteer-based team to continue this vital work.
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Houlihan, Patrick DDS
(2024)
"The MDA Forensic Dental Team Needs More Volunteers,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
7, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss7/4
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