Welcome.

The NZSFO membership consists of dentists and dental specialists, complemented by a good number of associate members including pathologists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental therapists & dental technicians.

Members undertake the full range of forensic dental services, including:

1. •Individual identification;
   

2. •Mass disaster identifications;
   

3. •Biological age estimation;
   

4. •Oro-facial injury assessment;
   

5. •Bitemark analysis;
   

6. •Assisting with crime and crime scene interpretation;
   

7. •Expert witness testimony in criminal and civil cases;
   

8. •Facial reconstruction (now called facial approximation) from skeletal remains;
   

9. •Assessment of ethnicity, sex and age from skeletal remains.
   

An elected Executive that is headed by the President oversees the Society’s activities.

Around the country, Regional Coordinators provide Police & Coroners with local points of contact, thereby facilitating timely access to appropriately qualified and experienced practitioners - often on the same day that a need is identified.

The Executive includes a member who is part of the NZ Police National Disaster Victim Identification Team.  That individual is available for immediate deployment nationally or internationally as part of the NZ government's first response team.

Following the success of last year’s Meeting, we ask you to check back regularly for information about the forthcoming meeting.

Once again the Scientific Program will be enhanced by a great Social Program, bringing everyone together to enjoy the company of others who belong to our small, dedicated and exclusive group.