| [dr. oscar amoedo's book and its influence on the creation of the forensic dental institute in japan]. | the book, "l'art dentaire en medecine legale" by dr. oscar amoedo was published in paris in 1898. before having passed two years from its edition, it was well spread in the main countries of europe and america through the scientific press. a japanese translation arriving at the dental school of tokyo in 1900 influenced, later on, on the creation of the first forensic dental institute, held in that country in 1964. this information was given by the history professor at that institution, dr. kazuo ... | 1999 | 11625830 |
| [fire on the charity bazaar]. | in 1897 there was in paris a fire at the charity bazaar, resulting in 126 casualities. this episode is perfectly described in the famous book by dr. oscar amoedo, "l'art dentaire en medecine legale", where there are related the pathetic scenes undergone at that moment. there are enclosed testimonies of de victims'dentists, who had the necessary elements for their identification. | 1998 | 11625405 |