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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > forensics > odontology
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > odontology
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > odontology

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odontology  

Definition

  • Forensic dentistry, or forensic odontology, is a recognized forensic science that involves the application of dental science in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of physical and biological dental evidence. It is common for court-qualified forensic odontologists to testify in criminal and civil proceedings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Odontology]

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