forensic dentistry


fo·ren·sic den·tis·try

1. the relation and application of dental facts to legal problems, as in using the teeth for identifying the dead; 2. the law in its bearing on the practice of dentistry. Synonym(s): dental jurisprudence, forensic odontology, legal dentistry

forensic dentistry

The application of the principles of diagnostic dentistry to identifying remains of persons whose death occurred under uncertain circumstances.

fo·ren·sic den·tis·try

(fŏr-en'sik den'tis-trē) 1. The relation and application of dental facts to legal problems, as in using the teeth of a cadaver to help establish identity. 2. The law in its bearing on the practice of dentistry.

fo·ren·sic den·tis·try

(fŏr-en'sik den'tis-trē) 1. Relation and application of dental facts to legal issues. 2. Law in its bearing on the practice of dentistry.
Synonym(s): dental jurisprudence, legal dentistry.