Rapid communication: A comprehensive approach to the INTERPOL dental codes for disaster victim identification.

In odontological human identification, the dental coding system applicable to disaster victim identification software used in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) operations provides a structured and internationally recognised framework for comparing antemortem and postmortem dental information. However, the lack of a consolidated, peer-reviewed guide to these codes can pose challenges for interpretation and practical application. This study aimed to address this gap by providing an accessible, consensus-based guide to the current INTERPOL dental coding system. The analysis focused on code classification, definition, syntax, and logical combinations for recording dental features.