The role of the odontologists in the identification of human remains has been described. To sum up, forensic investigation involves dental expertise in personal identification as well as crime investigation wherein comparative or reconstructive protocol is followed. Forensic odontologists, are not only expertise in analyzing the dental traits they can effectively work with mass disaster recovery team. The vivid knowledge on anatomy, physiology and pathology of oral and para- oral structures that comprise hard and soft tissues houses vital information about the deceased. The dental surgeon's...