1. A Powerpoint by Chloe SternerFORENSICODONTOLOGYTHE DENTAL IS IN THE DETAI LS

2. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCH Above, I have provided the definition of forensic odontology. The definition says itall! Forensic odontology is very key in crime scene investigations. For example, bybeing able to take impressions from a bite mark, forensic odontologists can try andmatch those impressions with suspects dental records by looking for key dental-relatedindividual characteristics. They can also use bite marks on food, chewinggum, and other articles for means of identification. Forensic odontology also playsa vital role in identifying deceased victims where no other process of identificationhas succeeded or is available other than dental examinations. In addition to allthese things, odontology, a common shortened term for forensic odontology, isvery valuable in natural disasters. Victims of natural disasters sometimes are notable to be identified except through dental examinations. 3. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCH When there is a deceased victim, the forensic odontologist will attend the autopsy. There, he willtake pictures, dental impressions, X-rays, and cranial measurements from the deceased victim.Here is an example of apost-mortem dentalexamination chart 4. Below is a video featuring Dr. Richard Bassed from the VictorianInstitute of Forensic Medicine. He is a forensic odontologist and herehe not only gives a description of odontology, but he also presents apeak into his career as a forensic odontologist. Dr. Bassed additionallyshares some examples of the incredible results that can come fromafter-death dental examinations. 5. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCHinteresting details about the working conditions of forensic odontologists www.explorehealthcareers.Forensic odontologists usually work as regular dentists much of the time, performing forensic examinations as needed 6. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCHNow, lets talk about where. As far as places of employment,forensic dentists, an informal term for forensic odontologists, canbe employed by the following companies/forces:Medical Examiners OfficesOften, medical examiners, also known as forensic pathologists, hireforensic dentists permanently or for consulting reasons. With the two oftheir skill sets combined, much insight is given into many cases.Insurance CarriersForensic dentists can also work for insurance carriers. They work on casesthat pertain to medical and/or dental fraud. 7. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCHNow, lets talk about where. As far as places of employment,forensic dentists, an informal term for forensic odontologists, canbe employed by the following companies/forces:Armed ForcesForensic odontologists can work for the United States Military. Thearmed forces also function as a place of education/training for forensicdentistry.Consulting Basis and Dental PracticianMany forensic dentists are primarily regular dentists. They work in adentists office and fulfill the duties of forensic odontologists whenrequested by medical examiners, district attorneys, and law enforcementagencies. 8. WHAT , WHERE, AND HOW MUCHI researched the income of forensic odontologists, and here are my findings:) www.explorehealthcareers.org stated that forensic odontologists make $150,000-$185,000 yearly.2) www.work.chron.com said the following about the income of a forensic odontologist:The median national wage for general dentists in 2011 was $142,740, or $68.62 an hour,according to O*NetOnline.org. Consultant fees dentists charge for forensic work vary bycase. Members of Northern California Forensic Odontology charge a minimum of $150per hour to review evidence and give a cursory opinion. A forensic odontologist inNew York, with nearly 40 years of case experience, charges a $1,000 hourly rate for asimilar consultation. Hourly rates for performing forensic dental identification can rangefrom $250 to $800 depending on the complexity of the work. Overall, the AmericanDental Association says forensic dentists earn between $150,000 and $185,000 annually. 9. REQUIREMENTS:SECONDARYEDUCAT IONTo be eligible and ready to assume the position of a forensic odontologist, college degrees andcertifications are required. Forensic dentists must receive their D.D.S. or D.M.D./D.D.M. (which areexplained below) to become be able to be employed as a forensic odontologist. Those degrees areearned at dental schools. Most dental schools require the incoming student to have already earned attheir bachelors degree in a science or to have already had 2-3 years of their bachelors degreefinished. So in basically, forensic odontologists must earn two degrees: their bachelors and then theirD.D.S. or their D.M.D./D.D.M. A D.D.S. is a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. A D.M.D. is a Doctor ofMedicine in Dentistry degree which is also called the D.D.M. which is a Doctor of Dental Medicinedegree. Here is an interesting note about these degrees: D.D.S. and D.M.D. (also D.D.M.) are boththe same degree. Both degrees offer very similar training and mean the same thing in the dentistryworld. Even some dentists arent aware of this fact! The whole thing originates in ancient medicine.There were two groups, one who completed surgery for diseases and injuries with the help of toolsand one who healed people with diseases through the aid of medication. Here is the rest of the storyas explained by Dr. Simon Rosenberg, D.M.D.:Originally there was only the D.D.S. degree, which stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. It was given by independent schools of dentistrythat were more like trade or apprenticeship schools and in the beginning were not affiliated with any university.This all changed in 1867 when Harvard University added a dental school. Harvard University only grants degrees in Latin. Harvard did notadopt the D.D.S. or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree because the Latin translation was Chirurgae Dentium Doctoris or C.D.D. The people atHarvard thought that C.D.D. was cumbersome. A Latin scholar was consulted. The scholar suggested the ancient Medicinae Doctor beprefixed with Dentariae. This is how the D.M.D. or "Dentariae Medicinae Doctor" degree was started.So, whether you get a D.M.D, a D.D.S. or a D.D.M. all depends on what your college or university administers to its dental students. 10. REQUIREMENTS:SECONDARYEDUCAT IONSome colleges and universities that offer D.D.S. and D.M.D. degrees:- Harvard University- University of Florida- University of the Pacific- University of Michigan- University of California at Los Angeles- University of California at San Francisco- Temple University- Howard University- West Virginia University- Columbia University in the City of New YorkA forensic odontologists schooling usually takes about 4-8 years. Or, they have the option to expedite their graduation 11. REQUIREMENTS:SECONDARYEDUCAT IONDental school graduates must obtain licensure from their state board of dentistry to practice inthe profession. To attain licensure, candidates must pass both a written and practical exam.Most of the time forensic odontologists like to receive certification through the AAFS (American Academy of forensic Science) Possess a DDS, DMD or an equivalent dental degree from an accredited institution Have attended at least 4 annual meetings of a national forensic/forensic dental organization Have participated in at least 2 annual programs of a national forensic/forensic dental organization Be currently active and affiliated with a medical/legal agency such as a medical examiner/coroners office, mass disasterteam, insurance agency, or law enforcement agency for at least 2 years Have observed at least 5 medico-legal autopsies attested to by the pathologist in charge Have performed at least 30 legitimate forensic dental cases (will be 35 as of June 2014) Have performed at least 20 human identification cases, 15 of which resulted in a positive identificationUpon meeting the minimum requirements for certification, candidates must take and pass a comprehensive examination,which includes the following topics: Demonstrating forensic odontology foundation skills Gathering, documenting, and maintaining evidence Demonstrating knowledge of identification Participating in mass disaster management Demonstrating knowledge of bite marks Demonstrate knowledge of human abuse Demonstrating knowledge of craniofacial, anatomy, anthropology, and pathology Demonstrating professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities 12. Knowledge is power. Information is liberating.Education is the premise of progress, in everysociety, in every family.Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_knowledge.html#VccXWT88woZ5gkxR.99KOF I ANNAN 13. This has been a presentation by Chloe SternerScience. Thank you for watching, reading, and learning alongside 14. SO You want more information on forensic odontologyreceived my information from. If you fit into either of these categories, I would like http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/forensic%20odontology http://www.forensicsciencecareers.net/forensic-scientist/job-description.html http://www.youtube.com http://education-portal.com/how_long_does_it_take_to_be_a_dentist.html http://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-dentist/ http://www.aafs.org http://asfo.org (did not use as a reference but this website features news about forensicodontology)