Revolutionising Human Identification in Forensic Odontology Using the Selfie Forensic ID App

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Authors: Krishnanand Prakash Satelur, Vidya Mallipattana Annegowda
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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