Course description:
Forensic Odontology: This lecture can
also cover domestic violence. It provides
a basic understanding of the unique
contribution which dentistry makes in
the medico-legal arena. History and
background of forensic dentistry, physical
anthropology, facial reconstruction, dental
identification, mass fatality operations and
identifications, bite mark evidence and
dental malpractice are discussed.

Domestic Violence: Discusses origins of
domestic (child, spouse, elder) abuse, and
recognizing their similarities. Types of
injuries seen, with particular emphasis on
orofacial injuries, and differential diagnosis;
and actions legally required in support
of the victim are reviewed.

Professional background:
Dr. Kenney served as chief forensic
odontologist for the Cook County
(Chicago metro) Medical Examiner’s Office
for 13 years, and has qualified as an expert
witness in court over 95 times. His master’s
research in 1979 was on orofacial injuries
in child abuse. He has been a key member
of identification teams in commercial
air accidents and consults for the NTSB,
Department of Homeland Security and
the Army’s Central ID Lab in Hawaii. He is
a past president of the American Board of
Forensic Odontology, and lectures in
the US and internationally.

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