Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A specialist in odontology; one who is versed in the systematic study of the teeth.
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- noun One who studies
teeth .
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Examples
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You should get our forensic odontologist to take a look.
Deadly Promises Sherrilyn Kenyon 2010
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The odontologist compares recovered dentition to X-rays, handwritten charts, and treatment notes in antemortem records.
Spider Bones Kathy Reichs 2010
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La Primavera was actually founded by an American, odontologist and former vice US consul in Buenos Aires George Newbery, in 1894.
Pepe Escobar: Patagonia: The End of the World Is on Sale 2010
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The odontologist is faxing over her report right now.
FALSE MERMAID ERIN HART 2010
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The odontologist is faxing over her report right now.
FALSE MERMAID ERIN HART 2010
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Then they will bring in a forensic odontologist, who will examine the teeth, and get impressions.
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"" Our capabilities have improved tremendously, '' says Lt.Col. Brion Smith, an Army forensic odontologist.
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The NPA said 60 teeth were recovered out of the burnt material and were taken in January to forensic odontologist Dr Vince Phillips of the
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And we ` ve got a forensic odontologist that we ` re getting ready to consult with.
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A pathologist may analyze the organs and brain, an entomologist the insects, an odontologist the teeth and dental records, a molecular biologist the DNA, and a ballistics expert the bullets and casings, while the forensic anthropologist pores over the bones.
Break No Bones Reichs, Kathy 2006
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