Also called: Forensic Dentist
A dentist who identifies people from their teeth and analyzes bite marks.
After a plane crash, compares dental X-rays from victims with dental records to identify them for their families.
Most combine with dental practice; forensic work is often part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 8 years after high school. Dental degree (DDS/DMD) plus forensic training; usually also runs a dental practice.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Pre-Dental.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can match dental X-rays faster, but most of these dentists also run practices where hands-on care stays human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and physiology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1021.
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