Dental forensic identification in the 2003 Cedar Fire.
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چکیده
The Cedar Fire burned a large area of San Diego County in October 2003. By the time it was extinguished in mid-November, it had consumed more acres than any fire in California's history. Fifteen people lost their lives because of the fire. Forensic dentistry played a prominent role in the identification of the victims.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the California Dental Association
دوره 32 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004