Background: Forensic dentistry plays a crucial role in the identification of individuals and the investigation of crimes. The objectives were to assess the level of forensic odontology competency among dental students and determine how this knowledge can contribute to victim identification and preventive care education. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted for the duration of 5 months May 2023 to October 2023, including n=141 dental students and dentists like Baqai, DUHS, and Hamdard. The convenience sampling technique was used for the selection of study participants. Demographic characteristics, familiarity with applications, level of confidence, perceived significance of this field, and associated barriers were assessed. Data was analyzed using SPSS v.21(P-Value 0.001). Means+ SD were calculated for continuous variables, whereas frequencies and percentages were calculated for categorical variables. Results: The survey reflects a strong awareness of forensic odontology's importance n= 101 (71.60%) with high confidence in identifying gender and age through dental analysis. However, notable gaps were identified, especially in the recognition of signs of physic
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