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Forensic deontologists are highly experienced, specially trained dentists who use their expertise to help identify unknown remains and trace bite marks to a specific individual. The forensic odontologist may be called in to do so by police officers, the medical examiner or the coroner. In death cases, the forensic odontologist attends the autopsy and takes photographs, cranial measurements, dental impressions and x-rays from the remains. These samples are then compared to those of known missing individuals. If a match can be made, the remains can be identified. In cases where bite marks are found on the body of a victim or suspected perpetrator, or on food, chewing gum or another item, the forensic odontologist uses the same procedure to try to determine or exclude potential sources of the bite marks. The forensic odontologist then writes a detailed report explaining what was done and what conclusions can be made and he or she must be prepared to explain the process and justify the findings in court.   Also called forensic dentists, forensic odontologists are typically called in to: Identify human remains that cannot be identified using face recognition, fingerprints or other means Identify bodies in mass fatalities, such as plane crashes and natural disasters Determine the source of bite mark injuries, in cases of assault or suspected abuse Estimate the age of skeletal remains    

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