Question

What is the minimum education required for a forensic odontologist?

Responses

a)Doctorate of Forensic Odontology

b)Dental Residence and Certification

c)Bachelor's of Science degree

d)Doctorate of Dental Science including residency, plus forensic odontology experience, and course work

Answer 1

Identification of unknown victims using forensic odontological methods is most often made using _____.

Responses

a microscope
a microscope

personal dental records
personal dental records

personal DNA samples used for comparison
personal DNA samples used for comparison

bite marks left on the victim

Answer 2

Bite-mark study and computer technology _____.

Responses

do not really support each other
do not really support each other

have never really been a reliable source of forensic identification
have never really been a reliable source of forensic identification

along with DNA found at the site of the bite, is very compelling evidence
along with DNA found at the site of the bite, is very compelling evidence

have been used for two centuries

Answer 3

The minimum education required for a forensic odontologist is:

d) Doctorate of Dental Science including residency, plus forensic odontology experience, and course work.

Forensic odontologists need a dental degree, typically a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), followed by additional training and coursework in forensic odontology.

Answer 4

Identification of unknown victims using forensic odontological methods is most often made using **personal dental records**. This includes comparing ante-mortem dental records (such as X-rays and treatment history) with post-mortem dental findings to establish identity.

Answer 5

Bite-mark study and computer technology **along with DNA found at the site of the bite, is very compelling evidence**. The combination of these methods can enhance the reliability of bite mark analysis in forensic investigations.