oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025
(Main)Dentistry - Vocabulary for Source Conclusion for Human Identification by Dental Evidence (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Dentistry - Vocabulary for Source Conclusion for Human Identification by Dental Evidence (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
This document is intended for forensic reporting on human identification by dental evidence.
Zahnheilkunde - Begriffe für den Quellenschluss zur Identifizierung von Menschen durch zahnmedizinische Beweise (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Vocabulaire relatif aux conclusions tirées de sources pour l'identification des personnes à l'aide de preuves dentaires (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Zobozdravstvo - Slovar izrazov za sklepanje o identiteti človeka na podlagi zobozdravstvenih dokazov (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 26-Oct-2025
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 14-Aug-2025
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 05-Nov-2025
Overview
oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025 – Dentistry: Vocabulary for Source Conclusion for Human Identification by Dental Evidence is a standardized terminology reference designed to support forensic practitioners in the field of human identification using dental evidence. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) in alignment with international efforts, this standard provides an essential vocabulary for reporting and interpretation within forensic odontology.
By establishing clear, consistent definitions, it enhances the reliability, transparency, and comparability of forensic reporting on human identification by dental evidence, which is critical in legal, regulatory, and investigative contexts.
Key Topics
Standardized Terminology for Forensic Dentistry
Establishes precise definitions for key terms used in human identification based on dental evidence, such as "concordant feature," "unique concordant characteristic," and "explainable discrepancy."Source Conclusion Expressions
Presents a structured set of qualitative expressions for reporting source conclusions in cases of human identification. These conclusions include:- Identification established
- Identity not excluded (with sub-categories: probable, possible)
- Inconclusive
- Identity excluded
- Lack of evidentiary quality for comparison
Concordance and Discrepancy Assessment
Provides vocabulary and guidance for describing levels of agreement and types of differences between dental sources, supporting precise and justified forensic conclusions.Application Contexts
Addresses the importance of contextual evidence alongside dental comparison, recognizing the multifactorial nature of human identification in forensic cases.
Applications
oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025 is vital for professionals and organizations involved in forensic odontology and legal investigations, enabling:
Forensic Reporting
Delivers a standardized language for forensic odontologists to prepare expert reports and testimony related to human identification using dental records.Cross-Border Legal Proceedings
Facilitates international cooperation in disaster victim identification and missing persons cases by ensuring that different jurisdictions interpret and apply consistent terminology.Training and Education
Supports educational programs in forensic odontology and law enforcement by providing a common foundation for instruction on forensic dental identification.Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Enables effective communication between forensic experts, legal authorities, and investigative bodies through shared definitions and reporting structures.
Related Standards
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and Part 2
Outline the procedures and editorial rules for developing international standards.ISO/TC 106 Dentistry Series
Covers a comprehensive set of dental standards, including those on dental materials, instruments, and terminology.ISO Online Browsing Platform & IEC Electropedia
Provide authoritative databases for terminology used in international standardization efforts.Relevant Forensic Standards
This vocabulary standard complements broader forensic standards addressing evidence evaluation, reporting, and identification practices.
By standardizing the vocabulary for source conclusion for human identification by dental evidence, oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025 ensures that forensic conclusions are clear, reproducible, and suitable for use in diverse legal and investigative contexts worldwide. This fosters trust in forensic dentistry as a critical tool in human identification, supporting both local and international public safety efforts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Dentistry - Vocabulary for Source Conclusion for Human Identification by Dental Evidence (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)". This standard covers: This document is intended for forensic reporting on human identification by dental evidence.
This document is intended for forensic reporting on human identification by dental evidence.
oSIST prEN ISO 21611:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.11 - Health care technology (Vocabularies); 11.060.01 - Dentistry in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2025
Zobozdravstvo - Slovar izrazov za sklepanje o identiteti človeka na podlagi
zobozdravstvenih dokazov (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Dentistry - Vocabulary for Source Conclusion for Human Identification by Dental
Evidence (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Zahnheilkunde - Begriffe für den Quellenschluss zur Identifizierung von Menschen durch
zahnmedizinische Beweise (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Vocabulaire relatif aux conclusions tirées de sources pour
l'identification des personnes à l'aide de preuves dentaires (ISO/DIS 21611:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 21611
ICS:
01.040.11 Zdravstveno varstvo Health care technology
(Slovarji) (Vocabularies)
11.060.01 Zobozdravstvo na splošno Dentistry in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
International
Standard
ISO/DIS 21611
ISO/TC 106/SC 3
Dentistry — Vocabulary for
Secretariat: SCC
Source Conclusion for Human
Voting begins on:
Identification by Dental Evidence
2025-08-04
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Expression qualitative des
Voting terminates on:
conclusions sources en odontologie légale
2025-10-27
ICS: 11.060.01; 01.040.11
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DRAFT
ISO/DIS 21611:2025(en)
International
Standard
ISO/DIS 21611
ISO/TC 106/SC 3
Dentistry — Vocabulary for
Secretariat: SCC
Source Conclusion for Human
Voting begins on:
Identification by Dental Evidence
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Expression qualitative des
Voting terminates on:
conclusions sources en odontologie légale
ICS: 11.060.01; 01.040.11
THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT CIRCULATED
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
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ISO/DIS 21611:2025(en)
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