Age-at-death estimation from teeth in adults – a Mexican case study
Published on 16 October 2024
THE EVENT
Age-at-death estimation in adults is challenging due to the difficulty in selecting the most appropriate method. Mexico is currently facing significant challenges, with innumerable deaths, missing persons, and mass graves contributing to a forensic crisis, leaving thousands of unidentified bodies in forensic facilities awaiting proper identification.
In this online event, Israel Soriano presents his study on the reliability of an age estimation method based on the pulp-to-tooth area ratio, and Mexico was chosen for the case study. The results demonstrated the potential future benefits of the method, as it does not require the use of complex or expensive equipment. Moreover, since it is a quantitative method based on radiograph analysis, it allows for evaluations by multiple experts, regardless of their location.
SPEAKER
Israel Soriano-Vázquez
Israel Soriano is a forensic dentist with thirteen years of specialized experience in human identification and age estimation, actively involved in humanitarian efforts. His research contributions focus on dental age estimation, alongside his participation in workshops and conferences on disaster victim identification. He has worked extensively in Mexico, where he has played a key role in solving complex cases.
His professional career is distinguished by a strong commitment to education and specialized training, serving as a speaker at national and international forums and leading training projects. He is also actively involved in academic research on age estimation, making a fundamental contribution to the proper intervention in these assessments through scientific support and standardization.
