ADA Forensic Dentistry Standard Created After 9/11 Added To Federal Registry: WebDentistry: Home of SmileFinder!
Summary
The registry "serves as a trusted repository of high-quality, technically sound standards and guidelines for the practice of forensic science," according to its website. "To improve consistency within and across forensic science disciplines, ensure confidence in the accuracy, reliability and reproducibility of laboratory results, and positively increase the impact of admissibility and expert testimony in courts of law, OSAC encourages our stakeholders in the forensic science and criminal justice communities to implement the OSAC Registry Approved Standards into their everyday practice," the website states. This standard is the first step in creating a protocol for the seamless transfer of this information electronically in a secure manner. "From my perspective, having a readily accessible, nationally approved document to help inform and guide stakeholders is the most gratifying aspect of OSAC Registry acceptance. " In order to be added to the registry, both documents were evaluated by OSAC based on technical merit and impact on forensic sciences, as well as adherence to the voluntary consensus process the ADA SCDI follows in development of its standards and technical reports, which includes openness, transparency and a balance of interests.