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| Q. |
The science dealing with the study of teeth is - |
| A. | Odontology |
| B. | Ornithology |
| C. | Phenology |
| D. | Cosmology |
| Answer» A. Odontology | |
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Explanation: Odontology is the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. Forensic dentistiy or forensic odontology is the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence, which will be then presented in the interest of justice. The evidence that may be derived from teeth, is the age (in children) and identification of the person to whom the teeth belong. This is done using dental records including radiographs, ante-mortem (prior to death) and post-mortem photographs and DNA. |
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