With Dr. Frank Stechey

Every day, all dentists practice forensics. This presentation will define the role, scope and what is really meant by “forensic dentistry”. The importance of proper & defensible office clinical records; how to recognize/record suspected abuse and how/when to report it; how victims of crime or accident can be identified by dental records; importance of why victims must be identified; how dental offices can assist with an investigation; how to properly respond to an official Search Warrant; and how dentists & staff can train for a mass disaster response are discussed. Actual cases of victim identification and abuse where dental records & evidence were critical in positive identifications and/or convictions will be highlighted and a Question/Answer session will close the presentation.

Please Note: This presentation contains graphic subject matter and nudity that may be upsetting & disturbing to some therefore attendee’s discretion is strongly advised.

About Dr. Stechey

A 1971 graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Stechey practises in Hamilton. He was the first of only 10 foreign dentists (and the only Canadian dentist) asked to join New York City’s dental identification team following the September 11th World Trade Center disaster. His over 26 years of forensic dental experience has covered civil & criminal cases, cases of: product liability, homicides, mass disaster response training, plus cases of spousal/partner, senior and especially child abuse.

Dr. Stechey is a forensic dental consultant for McMaster University’s Children’s Hospital, the Catholic Children’s Aid Society in Hamilton plus several Police Services throughout Ontario. He was the founder and initial Dental Director of Hamilton’s Children’s Aid Society’s medical-dental clinic.