odontology
noun [ U ] uk/ˌɒd.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ us/ˌoʊ.dɑːnˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/
（尤指帮助破案的）牙科学
the scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth, especially in order to identify people and help solve crimes
The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology offers week-long dental courses in odontology and pathology. 美国武装部队病理学研究所提供为期一周的牙科课程，包括牙科学和病理学。
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- Briley had first been identified by DNA and odontology.
- Burkes is a New York dentist who heads the forensic odontology team.
- He was a controversial odontologist who once was suspended by the odontology board.