Conference: Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 2013

Hands-on Workshop: Thursday, August 22, 2013

in New Orleans

Neal Haskell, PhD, MSEd Herschaft, MA, DDS Elias Kontanis, PhDKevin R. Levy Virginia A. Lynch, BS, MSN, RNEdward Mazuchowski, Lt. Col., ASAFDavid W. Rivers, BSC, MS Dawnie Steadman, PhD

Workshop Leader David L. Wells, Colonel, USAF, DC (DDS, MS) Military consultant to the Surgeon General for Forensic Dentistry

Hear the views of these nationally renowned forensic experts on the future of forensic sciences.

LSU Health Continuing Dental Education is the brand name of LSU’s overall continuing dental education program and represents the long-standing affiliation and working relationship between LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry and The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc. for the purpose of developing continuing education programs.

Forensic Sciences: Answering Questions and Solving Crimes

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Book Your Room at the New Orleans Downtown MarriottBook Your Room at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Boulevard.

Because of the special $99 room rate and the fact that all course sessions will be held at the Marriott, book your room now. The fee includes continental breakfasts, beverage breaks, afternoon snacks for both days and a Thursday evening reception. Each day you will have an hour and half to eat lunch on your own at any New Orleans restaurant located within walking distance of the conference. Call the Marriott at 877.622.3056 or 800.305.6342 or book online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/LSU13

Experience New OrleansSituated on the Mississippi River 40 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans is a city bursting with over 200 years of history, culture, and opportunity. Meeting the steepest challenges to the Gulf Coast region and its health care infrastructure, New Orleans is on the rebound and remains America’s most unique, authentic, and enthralling destination.

For centuries, the city’s natural beauty, music, and architectural heritage have drawn millions of visitors. As a cultural destination, New Orleans is unparalleled. Our famous food, nightlife, and hospitality are internationally renowned.

Find out what will be going on in New Orleans while you are in town by logging onto www.visitneworleans.info or by calling 800.672.6124, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Faculty

Neal Haskell, PhD, MS An internationally famous lecturer from St. Joseph’s College and a board certified expert in forensic entomology, Dr. Haskell will explain how bugs can help solve crimes. He and his work have been featured on PBS, A&E, The History Channel, and The Learning Channel as well as in Popular Science and Discovery magazines. He has testified in numerous cases, including the Casey Anthony trial.

Ed Herschaft, MA, DDS has been a forensic odontologist for more than 40 years working in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Nevada. He co-edited the 4th Edition of the Manual of Forensic Odontology and has written and spoken extensively on the subject. He is a past president of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. For the last decade he has worked with the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office in Las Vegas. Ed is a former LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry faculty member.

Elias Kontanis, PhD is employed by the National Transportation Safety Board where he investigates the causes of multi-fatality accidents. Dr. Kontanis has worked at JPAC-CIL, is a member of DMORT and participated in the 9/11 WTC investigation and the crash of Egypt Air 990. He is currently the Chairman of SWGDVI, the scientific working group charged with advancing the scientific basis for disaster victim identification.

Kevin R. Levy is a retired US Secret Service agent who specializes in the reconstruction of cellular technology communication – tracking the when and where of cell phone use. Cell phone usage continues to play an increasingly important role in criminal investigations as well as in corporate and other litigation venues. Mr. Levy has also worked cases specifically related to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Virginia A. Lynch, BS, MSN, RN is a pioneer in the field of forensic nursing. She began her career in forensics as a death investigator in Ft. Worth, Texas and served as a coroner in Georgia. She is internationally respected in her field and has represented the American Academy of Forensic Sciences throughout the world. Her expertise includes intervention and treatment of the sexually abused adult and child as well as the legal and psychological issues in family related violence.

Edward Mazuchowski, Lt. Col., USAF is with the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System from the Port Mortuary at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

David W. Rivers, BSC, MS is a retired Detective Sergeant with the Metro-Dade Police Department assigned to the Homicide Bureau for 20 years. As a lead investigator and supervisor he conducted and assisted in several hundred investigations including homicides, suicides, accidental and other deaths. He served as Supervisor of the “Cold Case Squad” investigating over 1,800 open homicides dating back to 1951. He has also consulted on cases in the United States, Canada, Holland and the United Kingdom.

Dawnie Steadman, PhD is a skeletal biologist who specializes in forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology and human rights investigations.  She is a Board Certified Forensic Anthropologist and consults for medical examiners and law enforcement across the nation. Dr. Steadman has succeeded the founder, Dr. Bill Bass, as the Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center at the University of Tennessee – the “Body Farm.”

David L. Wells, Colonel, USAF, DC (DDS, MS) currently serves as the Director of Dental Operations Joint Base Elmedorf-Richardson in Alaska and as Military Consultant to the Surgeon General for Forensic Dentistry.

Educational Conference

Philip J. Levine, DDS, MS, MSMRobert E. Barsley, DDS, JD

Course Directors:

We look forward to the 2013 annual Investigation for Identification in New Orleans. Hear from our expert faculty as they guide you down the path of forensic sciences of the future. Enjoy the unique food and atmosphere of New Orleans as you spend the weekend in the luxurious Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center.

Conference ObjectivesAt the end of the conference, participants will:• Have increased knowledge of new techniques and advances in forensic sciences• Learn the role of the forensic dentist in assisting law enforcement, medico-

legal death investigation, and the judicial system• Develop a clearer understanding of the role cell phones and smart phones

play in criminal investigations• Learn how experts use the crime scene to reconstruct how a crime occurred

and how investigators and the jury benefit from it• Better understand the use and interpretation of findings during autopsy• Have increased knowledge of new techniques and advances in crime scene

investigation• Understand how biologic and taphonomic events can assist investigators• Understand the potential for conflict and ethical compromise during

investigations• Appreciate the complexities of mass disaster victim identification

and the need for various disciplines involved in disaster recovery to communicate with each other

• Hear lessons learned from first-hand experience dealing with mass disaster

INVESTIGATION FOR IDENTIFICATION

in New Orleans

Sponsored by

Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 2013

In MemoryThis year’s conference is dedicated to the memory of

our colleague and friend, Robert B. Brannon, DDS, MS.

FORENSIC DENTAL IDENTIFICATIONHands-On Workshopfor Dentists and HygienistsIncluding a Mass Casualty Exercise

in New Orleans Thursday, August 22, 2013

LSU Health CDE is pleased to offer a forensics hands-on workshop preceding the Investigation for Identification Conference. Led by David L. Wells, Colonel, USAF, DC (DDS, MS), the full-day workshop will cover the fundamentals of conducting a postmortem dental examination and identification.

A two-hour overview lecture will review basic principles of forensic identification of human remains using dental evidence.

The lecture is followed by a five-hour mass casualty exercise utilizing cadaver specimens. Participants will work in teams to identify over 25 remains from a mock air crash incident. The teams will work on a combination of skeletonized and formalin-fixed cadaver specimens.

Learn the history of mass disaster victim identification and experience being part of the dental identification team.

LIMITED ATTENDANCE • REGISTER EARLYThe Workshop includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch

Registration InformationNeed more information? Call our LSU Health Continuing Dental Education staff at 504.941.8193 Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Time, or email us at info@LSUCDE.org.

4 Ways to RegisterMail registration form to: LSU Health Continuing Dental Education 1100 Florida Ave • Box 142-B New Orleans, LA 70119-2799 Conference: Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 2013 • #33-13 • AGD #145 New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 14 hours non-clinical CDE credit (lecture) CLE credit has been applied for in Louisiana

Early Bird Fee Regular FeeRegister no later than 7/22/13 Register after 7/22/13$349 per person $399 per person

Registration fee includes continental breakfasts, beverage breaks, afternoon snacks, and a Thursday evening reception. (Lunch on your own each day.)

Workshop: Pre-conference hands-on workshop for dentists and hygienists Thursday, August 22, 2013 • #33-13-W • AGD #145 New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 2 hours clinical CDE credit (lecture) 5 hours clinical CDE credit (participation)

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE

Forensic Conference T-shirts $20 in sizes M, L, and XL.Order in advance — limited number available at conference for cash only.

Fee $599

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Registration fee includes continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch.

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LSU Health Continuing Dental Education is the brand name of LSU’s overall continuing dental education program and represents the long-standing affiliation and working relationship between LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry and The Louisiana Academy of Continuing Dental Education, Inc. for the purpose of developing continuing education programs.