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Dental Education
Uncovering justice through dentistry
Forensic dentistry interests many students due to its integration into law and crime solving. However, information about forensic educational programs can be hard to find. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) interviewed Dr. John D. McDowell to learn what it means to be a forensic dentist and how to train to be one.
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