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Forensic Odontologist

Forensic odontology involves the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law. This includes the identification of bite marks, comparison with suspects' teeth, identification of bite marks in different substances, and the identification of unknown bodies through dental records. Forensic odontologists work as regular dentists and perform forensic examinations as required by law enforcement or medical examiners. The work demands precision, accuracy, and the use of complex equipment.

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Forensic Odontologist

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  1. Forensic Odontologist Derek Borgen Chem 190 MW 9-950am

  2. Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic’s and, in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law. • Identification of bite marks on the victims of attack • Comparison of bite marks with the teeth of a suspect and presentation of this evidence in court as an expert witness • Identification of bite marks in other substances such as wood, leather and foodstuffs • Identification of unknown bodies through dental records age estimations of skeletal remains

  3. This is what a forensic odontologist looks like. It may appear he is playing with rocks but it says they are teeth so just go along with it.

  4. Forensic odontologists usually work as regular dentists much of the time, performing forensic examinations as needed at the request of local law enforcement or the medical examiner. • The work is highly detailed, demands extremely fine motor skills and requires extraordinary precision and accuracy. Complex equipment, including computers, microscopes and other technologies, may be used in the identification process.

  5. Sources • http://www.policensw.com/info/forensic/forensic5.html • http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career.126a.aspx

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