Forensic Odontology: Science, Skills and Future Prospects

Abstract

Forensic odontology is a growing field with a lot of room for advancement. It has established itself as a necessary
science in medical and legal problems, as well as in the identification of the deceased. Even if a person is skeletonized,
degraded, burned, or dismembered, dental tissues are frequently retained. Using dental tissues, many methods
have been devised to establish a person’s age, sex, and ethnicity. In forensic dental identification, data gathering
methods and auxiliary technology have experienced substantial changes. This article gives an overview of the
changing trends in traditional approaches as well as new forensic odontology ideas.