Revolutionising Human Identification in Forensic Odontology Using the Selfie Forensic ID App
Abstract
Dear Editor, Human identification using a mobile application was first proposed in 2018 as a tool to capture and archive selfie images of smiles and interior teeth through social media platforms such as Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter, for use as potential antemortem dental data in human identification. The application includes features such as grids for standardised photography, passport photo creation,mirror functions and emergency alerts with geolocation, aimed at facilitating the search for missing or unidentified persons.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
Digital Imaging in Medicine
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN