1. Forensic Odontologist By: Brandon Dorr

2. What is an Odontologist? A person who deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law. A person who deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law.

3. What they do Identify human remains through dental records Identify human remains through dental records Estimate age (both from the living and dead) Estimate age (both from the living and dead) ID of bite marks (on victims and other substances, such as wood or leather. ID of bite marks (on victims and other substances, such as wood or leather. Can determine age, smoking habit, and state of oral hygiene Can determine age, smoking habit, and state of oral hygiene Provide expert testimony Provide expert testimony

4. School and Requirements Doctor of Dental Science Degree is required Doctor of Dental Science Degree is required Additional lectures, demonstrations, and practical courses are available, and are encouraged. Additional lectures, demonstrations, and practical courses are available, and are encouraged. Have to be able to work with people, think on your feet, and deal with some nasty stuff. Have to be able to work with people, think on your feet, and deal with some nasty stuff.

5. Different Jobs and Pay Work with coroners or in medical examiners office. Work with coroners or in medical examiners office. With the local, state, or federal branches of government. With the local, state, or federal branches of government. Military Military Also private sectors (insurance companies and legal firms.) Also private sectors (insurance companies and legal firms.) Avg. starting pay is $30,000 a year. Avg. starting pay is $30,000 a year.