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Forensic Odontology

By Kimberly Triola

Education Needed

Work Environment

What is a Forensic Odontologist?

  • Must have a DDS (Doctor of Dental Science)
  • Training through the AAFS (American Academy of Forensic Science)
  • Mainly inside work, occasionally outside
  • Could be at a desk or in the field
  • Could work days and nights; holidays and weekends
  • Job may require travel
  • Not a huge risk of on-the-job injuries
  • Otherwise known as a forensic dentist
  • Deals with the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks
  • Includes identifying remains from crimes, terroristic activities, and natural disasters

Pros vs. Cons

Salary

What their work includes:

Cons

Pros

Hourly rates can range from $250 to $800

Salary ranges from $150,000 to $185,000 annualy

  • Postmortem dental examinations
  • Bite mark analysis
  • Collect trace salivary evidence
  • Dental injury analysis

Deals with fatal cases

Emotional strain

On-call

Second job

Good pay

Higher job opportunities presented

Field expected to grow

Equipment Needed:

Basic dentistry tools: dental probe, dental scaler, dental tweezers, magnifying mouth mirror, etc.

Bibliography

http://www.aafs.org/wp-content/uploads/AAFS_PPM.pdf

http://www.intelligentdental.com/2011/10/12/basic-dental-instruments-2/

http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-dentist/

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