ANTH 357: Human Dental Anatomy and Forensic Odontology
Course Description
This course focuses on anatomy of the human dentition and how it can be applied to confirm or rule out the suspected identity of deceased individuals. This course will cover the mineralized tissues of the oral cavity in the child, adolescent, and adult stages of life. Students will learn the basics of dental anatomy, identifying if a tooth is human, how to take and interpret radiographs, and how to apply that knowledge to make a positive or negative identification. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 357/CRIM JUS 357. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199.