• Dental Forensics

    Here is a short video on how dental forensics help in identifying victims.

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  • Welcome!

    Congratulations! You have just been given the title 'budding Detecteeth'! Now come with us and explore the world of forensic science. Have fun!

  • Identification of MH17 victims

    'The easiest and quickest way to identify the victims will be through dental records. ' - Dr. Romina, Director and Consultant in Forensic Odontology

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  • Identification of tsunami victims in Phuket

    Approximately 80% of non-Thai victims were identified by using dental information.

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  • Dental Forensics

    Here is a short video on how dental forensics help in identifying victims.

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  • Welcome!

    Congratulations! You have just been given the title 'budding Detecteeth'! Now come with us and explore the world of forensic science. Have fun!

Nov 21, 2014

Epilogue - The truth told.

Behold, my fellow readers! After weeks of continuous investigation and analysis, we now have the truth of this murder case in our hands. So, let us bring to you the very last piece of story to complete the whole puzzle! :) Frustration filled up the investigation room as the doctors couldn't figure out the culprit for the murder case. At the verge of giving up, Dr Rudi angrily swept the table with her arm, scattering the documents around. The...

Nov 17, 2014

Part III Question 6

Part III Question 6 Every kingdom is bound to have its great ruler. For all our cells, we look up to the majestic power of DNA. On a general scale, we understand that DNA contains the instructive signals for protein formation. These proteins essentially determine our physical characteristics and play a vital role in keeping the normal functions of a human body (i.e. hormones, enzymes….). Is he my dad? Are they my real parents? Do I have...

Nov 15, 2014

Revealing the unknowns [Part III Question 5]

Question 5  Match the photos of the victims’ pieces of evidence, explaining your rationale for doing so.  A short recap of our progression which includes the evidence we have collected up to this moment are: An adult's skull and jaw Pieces of jaw  A child's jaw Possible victims of the murder case: Herman Hartono Adi Hartono (son of Herman Hartono)  Anya Suriati (9-year old, missing since 4 months ago) From the...

Nov 11, 2014

MURDER Most Brutal! [Part III]

Welcome back again our avid readers! :) Without even realising it we detecteeths (and of course you!) have been dealing with this brutal case for almost 2 weeks! We are getting nearer and nearer to the truth don't you think so?  Just a few more steps and we will be unraveling this murder case, so let us present to you Part 3! ...

Nov 9, 2014

A short video for PART II!

Here's a short video to summarize the investigation by the Detecteeths!  ENJOY! :D Part II Question 4 Part II Question 5 We hope you have acquired some new knowledge as we investigate more about this spine-chilling murder case ;) We shall see you again for Part 3 in no ti...

Nov 8, 2014

Modus operandi. [Part 2 Question 5]

Question 5      :   List the evidences that have been presented to both the doctors. Considering the evidences available up to this point in time, describe in detail how you would go about investigating further, assuming you are Dr. Rudi or Dr. Suria, explaining what you anticipate at each step. The evidence that have been presented to both the doctors are: 1. Adult’s skull & jaw 2. Pieces of a...

Tracking the traces. [Part 2 Question 4]

How are you all doing my fellow budding Detecteeth? :) Another week has passed and our team has gathered around the clock to link all the new evidences together to solve this new part of the case. With our brains put together, brainstorming everyday, here are some findings which we hope can help you along the way to become a forensic investigator like us! :D Question 4 Other than examining the dental aspects provided as evidence, what other...