Probably the greatest number of unknown victim identifications has taken place _____.

Responses

using bones
using bones

in abuse cases
in abuse cases

after mass disasters
after mass disasters

in bite mark cases

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The phrase "Probably the greatest number of unknown victim identifications has taken place" would most likely be completed with "after mass disasters." This is because mass disasters often result in numerous unidentified victims, and efforts to identify these individuals can involve a wide range of forensic techniques, including but not limited to analysis of bones, DNA, and personal effects.

The hardest substance of the body is _____.

Responses

dentin covering the teeth
dentin covering the teeth

bone
bone

hair
hair

enamel covering the teeth
enamel covering the teeth

The hardest substance of the body is "enamel covering the teeth." Enamel is the outermost layer of teeth and is known for its exceptional hardness, which serves to protect the teeth from damage and decay.

Adult human normal dentition includes _____ permanent teeth.

Responses

28
28

20
20

32
32

42

Adult human normal dentition includes 32 permanent teeth. This includes the incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, including the four third molars commonly known as wisdom teeth, which may or may not erupt in some individuals.

Question # 6
Multiple Choice
Odontology would NOT be useful for _____.

Responses

identification of individuals buried in a mass grave discovered after a war
identification of individuals buried in a mass grave discovered after a war

identification of a perpetrator who left behind several cigarette butts and a trail of blood
identification of a perpetrator who left behind several cigarette butts and a trail of blood

identification of victims of a huge earthquake
identification of victims of a huge earthquake

identification of victims found after the burning of a gas tanker

Odontology would NOT be useful for identification of a perpetrator who left behind several cigarette butts and a trail of blood.

While odontology (the study of teeth and their structure) can be very effective for identifying victims through dental records or remains, it is less applicable to the identification of living suspects or perpetrators from items such as cigarette butts and blood, which would typically involve other forensic disciplines like DNA analysis or fingerprinting.

A personal dentist is legally allowed to _____ in courts of law.

Responses

offer dental facts about personal injury due to malpractice
offer dental facts about personal injury due to malpractice

convict the attacker having identified the perpetrator
convict the attacker having identified the perpetrator

offer expert testimony
offer expert testimony

submit the results of a dental identity study of an unknown victim

A personal dentist is legally allowed to offer expert testimony in courts of law. Expert testimony can include discussions of dental facts, treatment provided, and other relevant information based on their expertise in dentistry. However, they do not have the authority to convict an attacker or independently submit the results of a dental identity study without following the appropriate legal protocols.

Many forensic odontologists _____.

Responses

also have a personal dental practice
also have a personal dental practice

do not have credentials which allow them to give expert witness testimony
do not have credentials which allow them to give expert witness testimony

work in the field more than in their offices
work in the field more than in their offices

are very busy with high-profile forensic cases

Many forensic odontologists also have a personal dental practice. While they may be involved in high-profile forensic cases and work in various capacities within the field of forensic dentistry, it is common for them to also maintain a practice treating patients.