Forensic odontology is the proper handling, examination, and evaluation of dental evidence, which will be presented in the interest of justice. The evidence may be derived from the teeth, the age (in children), and the identification of the person to whom the teeth may belong. Forensic dentistry is a challenging and fascinating branch of forensic science that involves the application of dental sciences in the identification of deceased individuals through the comparison of ante- and post-mortem records.
September 2024