Dentistry

Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences (JFDS) is the official publication of the Indian Association of Forensic Odontology that is published 3 Issues. JFDS publishes scientific papers on well designed and controlled original research involving forensic science. Papers may also include reports on unusual and interesting case presentations.

Who says a dentist's work is all drilling and filling? Forensic dentists (also known as forensic odontologists) play an important role in crime scene investigation. Bones are the sturdiest parts of the human body, making teeth one of the most reliable points of identification on otherwise unrecognizable remains.

A website dedicated to bringing you the latest news and information about forensic dentistry.

The words intriguing, mysterious, and fascinating describe the study of ancient remains. Museums abound with archaeologic and anthropologic exhibits that include teeth and jaws (see the following images).

In January 1978, a manhunt was underway for one of the most notorious serial killers in the history of the United States. Ted Bundy was being held in a small jail in Glenwood Springs, Colo., while awaiting trial for the murder of Caryn Campbell.

Tooth identification is made difficult by the fact that there's no central database of dental records. Learn about tooth identification and how it's done.

Forensic Dentistry or forensic odontology is the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence. It is the application of dental knowledge to assist in the investigation process for law agencies. Forensic dentists can use their vast knowledge to identify human remains as well as determine age, gender, race, occupation, previous dental history and socioeconomic status.

Forensic odontology is the application of dentistry to the investigation of crime. It has its main applications in identification of corpses and human remains and in bite analysis. Although each person is born with the same number and type of teeth, the dental pattern of each individual is unique.

Forensic dentistry is the study and practice of aspects of dentistry that are relevant to legal problems. Learn more here.

Forensic Odontology is once again headline news. Unfortunately this time it is not for our service to country, community and victim's families after a mass disaster. Rather it is for the controversy in the field of bitemark analysis performed my many of our Diplomates and others.

Dentists trained in forensics are skilled at identifying victims of a homicide or a disaster, such as a plane crash, a war or explosion.

Forensic dentistry comes into play when victims cannot be identified by conventional means or when an attacker bites a victim and leaves bite marks behind.

A forensic dentist is an informal title for a forensic odontologist, a medical professional who is trained in odontology, a branch of forensic science.

Forensic odontologists are highly experienced, specially trained dentists who use their expertise to help identify unknown remains and trace bite marks to a specific individual.

Forensic dentistry is the application of dental knowledge to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. Forensic dentists are involved in assisting investigative agencies to identify recovered human remains in addition to the identification of whole or fragmented bodies; forensic dentists may also be asked to assist in determining age, race, occupation, previous dental history and socioeconomic status of unidentified human beings.