Forensic dentistry is a fundamental part of the forensic science in answering medico-legal questions involving the dentition and maxillofacial structures. Lincoln Memorial University, College of Dental Medicine’s Fellowship in Forensic Dentistry is a fifteen (15) month program that meets in person approximately once a month over a three-day weekend beginning in January of each year; and, provides extensive didactic, computer and morgue-based "hands-on" education training and experience in all aspects of forensic dentistry. Applicants for this Fellowship must have a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree.
The LMU Fellowship in Forensic Dentistry educational program provides studies, training and hands-on experience in the areas of forensic dental identification; disaster victim identification; recognition of human abuse; forensic dental age assessment; human abuse recognition; bitemark (patterned injury) recognition, analysis and comparison; expert jurisprudence and testimony; forensic report writing; and, an introduction to forensic anthropology, entomology, the human biologic profile, crime scene dynamics and clandestine grave recovery of human remains. The Program partners with the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to provide Fellowship students with casework and morgue experience in a supervised environment.
Completion of this program will provide the dentist the educational background to pursue a forensic dentistry career assisting their local communities, jurisdictions and forensic laboratories. It is specifically designed to meet the educational requirement and prepare individuals interested in seeking board certification by the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO).
Certificate Program
A “Certificate of Completion” and “Letter of Continuing Education Hours Awarded; Forensic Dentistry Fellowship" will be issued by the Lincoln Memorial University, College of Dentistry, Department of Forensic Dentistry detailing the modules attended and number of continuing dental education hours awarded. No academic degree is awarded. Successful completion of this Fellowship should meet the educational requirement for membership in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Odontology Section and the educational requirement for application to the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO).
The Continuing Education Fee for the Fellowship in Forensic Dentistry Program is $18,750.00.
Learning objectives are created in accordance with the published American Board of Forensic Odontology educational criteria for board certification.
Thomas J. David DDS, D-ABFO
Peter W. Loomis DDS, D-ABFO
Holland Maness DMD, D-ABFO
Applications for the Forensic Dentistry Fellowship will be accepted during the annual open application period (August 15th - October 14th). Applications are not considered complete until dental school transcripts, personal CV, and letter of recommendation are received by Lincoln Memorial University. All Applicants will be required to complete a background check.
For more information about the Forensic Dentistry Fellowship, please contact Martha Gale at Martha.Gale@LMUnet.edu.
Apply Here for the Forensic Dentistry Fellowship and submit to Martha Gale at Martha.Gale@LMUnet.edu.
