Forensic odontologists
Our forensic odontologists and dentists help pathologists identify deceased persons and in death investigations. There are specific requirements for this role.
As a forensic odontologist at Forensic and Scientific Services (FSS) you'll be examining and evaluating dental evidence in coronial cases.
Qualification and registration requirements
To practise as a forensic odontologist, or forensic dental officer at FSS you'll need to have both:
- a Degree recognised by the Dental Board of Australia for registration as a Dentist in Australia
- registration as a general dentist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Opportunities
We employ forensic dentist professionals to support forensic pathology services at FSS.
We advertise our forensic odontologists and forensic dental officer vacancies on Smart Jobs and Seek.
What duties you'll undertake
Working in an FSS role, you may:
- support forensic pathologists with investigations, including coronial cases and disaster victim identification
- examine and report on dentally-related deaths and traumatic dental and facial injuries.
More information
You can find out more about forensic odontologists on the following websites: