Toothprints
 

Toothprints is a horseshoe-shaped thermoplastic bite impression wafer that can capture unique dental characteristics as well as DNA and saliva.

Like fingerprints, dental imprints are unique to every person so bite impressions serve as an accurate method of identification.

Saliva is a powerful source of human scent, thus making Toothprints effective for scent-dog tracking.

An initial Toothprints is recommended at age 3, and should be updated yearly until all permanent teeth are in. Parents/guardians keep the Toothprints record themselves for confidentiality and quick access.

One of the greatest fears of parents today is that their child will get lost, or worse, be abducted.  Dental restorations and X-rays have historically been the primary basis for dental identification, but the successful fight against tooth decay has left many children with no cavities and, thus, limited dental records.

According to Dr. David Harte, State Director of the Massachusetts Masonic Child Identification Program, “Law enforcement officials rarely have ID materials available for teenagers, yet teens are the most likely to become lost, missing or abducted.

Making a Toothprints impression only takes a few minutes. It’s comfortable for your child and will give you peace of mind. Hopefully you’ll never have to use it.

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