What Remains: Forensic Odontology and the Role of the Dental Professional (2 CEs)
Course Category: Infection Prevention
Presenter: Danette Ocegueda, MS, RDH

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom & On Demand

Forensic Odontology is the management, examination, evaluation and presentation of dental evidence in criminal or civil proceedings, in the interest of justice. As dental professionals, we are responsible for documenting and maintaining accurate patient dental records. These dental records could be utilized in the identification of victims of accidents, crimes, and mass fatality disasters. This evidence-based seminar will feature the identification methods used to identify victims of accidents, crimes, and mass fatality disasters. Additionally, the role of the dental professional and application of technology in forensic odontology will be explored. This course will also detail the various ways dental professionals may get involved in forensic odontology at the local, state, and national level.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Recognize and define identification methods utilized in forensic odontology.
• Detail the role of dental professionals and the application of technology in forensic odontology.
• Discuss the various means for dental professionals to become involved in forensic odontology.

About Our Presenter:
Danette Ocegueda, MSDHE, RDH, FADHA is the Manager of Professional Education for Philips Oral Healthcare- Western Region. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Old Dominion University, her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education for the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Danette is a national speaker with over thirty-four years of experience in clinical practice, academia, research, and Forensic Dentistry. Danette is a member of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the American Dental Education Association. She is a past recipient of the ADHA/Sigma Phi Alpha Graduate Journalism Award and the Dentsply Sirona Graduate Student Clinician’s Research Award as well as a contributor to Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice 5^th and 6^th edition textbook. 

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