This fast paced program will provide a thorough overview of forensic dentistry as it relates to dental identification. Emphasis will be placed on coursework to illustrate the principles of forensic dentistry. The course will also present mass disaster management and the valuable role dentistry plays in the identification of victims. Forensic dentistry provides an important service during periods of catastrophe in identification of victims as well as in law enforcement.
About Our Speaker
_Dr. James Wood Graduated from the University of California at Riverside and the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He has maintained a family practice in Cloverdale since 1987.
Dr. Wood is an active member of his community. He is a member of the Cloverdale Rotary Club and served on the City of Cloverdale General Plan Advisory committee in the early 1990’s. In addition he has served on the Planning Commission for the City of Healdsburg from 2002-2006. He is currently serving in his second term as a member of the Healdsburg City Council and served as the Mayor for 2010. Dr. Wood serves on several regional boards and commissions for the City of Healdsburg.
Dr Wood has served in numerous volunteer roles with the California Dental Association including the Board of Trustees and the Government Affairs Council. He was the Chair of the California Dental Political Action Committee (CalDPAC) from 2008-2012.
Dr. Wood is a Forensic Dental Consultant to six Northern California counties and the California Department of Justice Missing/Unidentified Persons Unit. He was a co-founder of the California Dental Identification team. Dr Wood is also a member of the Federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team and served in the identification efforts at the World Trade Center after 9/11 and in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. He has lectured extensively throughout the country in the field of Forensic Dentistry.
Course Info
Dinner & General Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM Location: FountainGrove Inn 101 Fountain Grove Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Cost: $65.00 REDS Members & Staff $125.00 CDA Members from other components $200.00 Non-CDA Dentists