Question

Odontology deals with
A. Care and treatment of defective teeth.
B. Care and treatment of the oral cavity
C. Repair and treatment of jaw structure
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Odontology is assisted in criminal investigations and hence called forensic odontology or forensic dentistry. Simply odontology refers to dentistry.

Complete answer:
Odontology is a branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis, study prevention and treatment of disease or disorders which are related to the oral cavity. In simple terms, odontology is called the study of teeth. Odontologist studies the development of the teeth structure and analyzes the diseases. Field of dentistry is not only limited to the oral cavity but it also includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex which includes temporomandibular joint, and other lymphatic, nervous, vascular, muscular, and anatomical structures. The world’s first dental school Bainbridge, Ohio was started by Dr John M. Harris. In order to pursue a career in dentistry, a person should qualify a degree of either Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Qualification of degree various with the differing country. In India, a person to become a dentist should hold a degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Further specialization in the field of dentistry is also possible by pursuing the master’s course in the field of dentistry.
So, option D is the correct answer.

Note: Odontology can be used to solve crimes or identify victims. This is called forensic odontology or forensic dentistry. forensic dentistry is a branch of forensic science which involves the application of dental science to assist in a criminal investigation. Odontology helps in identifying the unknown individual by the remains and the bite marks.