Definition of "odontology" [o•don•tol•o•gy]

• The study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. (noun)

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• "The bones now confirmed as Kelly's were found buried in a wooden ax box in 2009, and were identified through the application of CT scanning, X-rays, pathology, odontology, anthropology and DNA testing."
• "They begin with a jumbled scene, items that may or may not be essential physical evidence, witness statements, forensic science aspects such as blood spatter, DNA, hair and fiber comparisons, forensic odontology, autopsy findings, ballistics, and all manner of possible evidence that will help to either convict or clear suspects."
• "They were experts at identifying people from fingerprints, DNA, and odontology—dental remains."