Forensic Odontology: The New Dimension in Dental Analysis

Int J Biomed Sci. 2017 Mar;13(1):1-5.

Abstract

Forensic Odontology a branch of Forensic sciences uses the skill of the dentist in personal identification during mass calamities, sexual assault and child abuse to name a few. This branch not stranger to many has been growing tenfold in its potential and its ability to bring the forlorn to justice where a dental remains is the only available evidence. It's role and importance in the judiciary is fast growing and hence in depth knowledge in this field seems more than justified.

Keywords: Bite Marks; DNA Analysis; Forensic odontology.