Forensic Odontology

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Credits 0. 0 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours. Overview of a comprehensive approach in applying scientific principles and dental technology to the purposes of justice in the study and resolution of criminal, civil, and regulation issues; emphasis on roles as dental and scientific advisors in the medico-legal system; hands-on laboratory participation including mock mass disaster, human identification and age estimation scenarios to utilize the knowledge and enhance forensic odontology skills; participation in Disaster Day expected. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic sciences including pathology, dental anatomy, occlusion, prosthetics, jurisprudence, and practice management; third and fourth year classification in dentistry.