APrf Denice Higgins
Associate Professor
School of Dentistry
College of Health
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Denice Higgins University of Adelaide, Adelaide Histology, Evolutionary Biology, Criminal Law BDS GDipForOdont PhD.Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) Forensic odontology unit University of AdelaideDr Higgins has been a practicing dentist for around 30 years and has been working at Strathalbyn Dental Care since 2006.She is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and provides professional services to Australian policing and coronial agencies.She has a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology and PhD in Forensic Biology.
My research interests are in the areas of forensic science, human identification, craniofacial biology and forensic odontology. I have a Bachelor Degree in Dentistry, a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology and a Doctorate in Forensic Biology. I am currently the Director of the Forensic Odontology Unit at the University of Adelaide and undertake forensic odontology casework for SAPOL and the SA Coroner. I also undertake research in the fields of forensic biology and forensic odontology and Coordinate a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology Program and the Honours in Dental Science Program. I have publish a number of peer reviewed scientific papers and book chapter and have presented a international conferences.
Research Project 1
Title: Ultra violet fluorescence and radiopacity of various tooth coloured dental materials - implications for detection in the process of dental identification of deceased remains
Project description: The advent of improved dental materials and techniques is leading to the provision of dental restorations that are increasingly difficult to detect. When examining a deceased individual who is decomposed and/or incinerated this is even more difficult. To assist in detection forensic odontologist frequently use UV light and radiographs, however different materials react differently and may still not be easy to detect. This project aims to examine a range of materials available on the market and compare the ease of identification using these techniques and to explore variables which may influence their reaction to irradiation such as shade and thickness of restoration.
Projects available for:l Honours / Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
Location: Helen Mayo Building
Research project start: Semester 2
Special requirements: Nil
Research Project 2
Title: Radiographic anatomical study of dental and skeletal features present on dental radiographs to assist human identification
Project description: This study aims to determine the rate of occurrence of specific dental and oral anatomical features visible on dental radiographs. Dental feature comparison and interpretation of concordance between individuals has long been recognised as a scientifically valid method of human identification. Dental identification is performed by comparison of antemortem and postmortem dental data in instances of mass casualty (Disaster Victim Identification), missing persons cases and for those individuals who cannot be identified by more traditional methods, such as visual identification. The increase in preventative dentistry has led to a decrease in restorations which are traditionally utilised in comparative matching for forensic identification of victims. Fortunately, forensic odontologists also compare morphological anatomical features to bring a result. In cases where the crowns of the teeth have been lost due to severe incineration of victims in bushfires, automobile accidents and some dwelling fires, this method of identification using radiographs becomes particularly relevant. Morphological features include the position, shape, spacing and angulation of roots, multiple roots, anomalies such as unusually shaped sinuses, enlarged foramen, unusual bone thickening and bony pathology such as cysts.
Projects available for:l Honours / Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
Location: Helen Mayo Building
Research project start: Semester 2
Special requirements: Nil
| Date | Position | Institution name |
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| 2019 - ongoing | Associate Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2018 - 2022 | Program coordinator Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Program Coordinator Graduate Diploma of Forensic Odontology | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Director Forensic Odontology Unit | University of Adelaide, Adelaide |
| 2015 - 2018 | Post Doctoral Researcher | University of Adelaide |
| 2007 - ongoing | Specialist forensic odontologist | University of Adelaide, Adelaide |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
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| 2018 | Fellowship | Fellow Pierre Fauchard Academy | Pierre Fauchard Academy | Australia | - |
| 2018 | Fellowship | Fellow International College of Dentists | International College of Dentists | Australia | - |
| 2015 | Award | Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal | Australian Federal Police | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
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| 2014 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 2006 | University of Adelaide | Australia | G Dip For Odont |
| 1985 | University of Adelaide | Australia | BDS |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2026 | Higgins, D., & Rohrlach, A. B. (2026). Evidentiary value of tooth presence/absence patterns for human identification. Forensic Science International, 379, 6 pages. |
| 2025 | Choi, J., Choi, S., Porto, A., Perkins, H., Schlebusch, S., Higgins, D., . . . Forrest, A. (2025). Development of automatic 3D model comparison (ModelMatch3D) for forensic identification and testing using odontology data. Forensic Imaging, 40, 7 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2025 | Perkins, H., Chiam, T. L., Forrest, A., & Higgins, D. (2025). 3D dental images in forensic odontology: A scoping review of superimposition approaches utilizing 3D imaging. Forensic Imaging, 40, 11 pages. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2025 | Chiam, T. L., Perkins, H., Hughes, T., Palmer, L., & Higgins, D. (2025). Palatal Morphology: A Systematic Review of the Association of Palatal Shape with Genetic Ancestry, Sex and Age. Archives of Oral Biology, 175, 106275-1-106275-22. |
| 2025 | Perkins, H., Hughes, T., Forrest, A., & Higgins, D. (2025). Evaluating ModelMatch3D Software for Forensic Dental Identification: A Retrospective Case Series Using 3D Digital Superimposition. Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology. |
| 2025 | Chiam, T., Gurr, A., Hughes, T., Palmer, L., & Higgins, D. (2025). Variation in the three-dimensional shape of the human hard palate and its association with population affinity: a geometric morphometrics study. Forensic Science International. |
| 2025 | Perkins, H., Rohrlach, A., Hughes, T., Forrest, A., & Higgins, D. (2025). 3D imaging for dental identification: a pilot investigation of a novel segmentation method using an intra oral scanning device. Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology, 21(3), 1213-1221. |
| 2025 | Perkins, H., Hughes, T., Forrest, A., & Higgins, D. (2025). 3D dental records in Australian dental practise - a hidden gold mine for forensic identification. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 57(3), 322-339. Scopus4 WoS5 |
| 2024 | Corfield, T., & Higgins, D. (2024). Comparison of Human and Porcine Natural Tooth Fluorescence-A Scoping Study to Inform Research on Dental Materials and Forensic Dentistry.. Clin Exp Dent Res, 10(6), e70052. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2024 | Maley, S., & Higgins, D. (2024). Validity of postmortem computed tomography for use in forensic odontology identification casework.. Forensic science, medicine, and pathology, 20(1), 43-50. Scopus4 WoS5 Europe PMC2 |
| 2024 | Bonsu, D. N. O., Higgins, D., Simon, C., Henry, J. M., & Austin, J. J. (2024). Metal–DNA interactions: Exploring the impact of metal ions on key stages of forensic DNA analysis. Electrophoresis, 45(9-10), 779-793. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Liang, C. T., Higgins, D., & Ashar, A. (2023). Evidentiary value of smile photographs from the internet for human identification: A pilot study. Forensic Imaging, 33, 9 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2023 | Bonsu, D. N. O., Higgins, D., Simon, C., Goodwin, C. S., Henry, J. M., & Austin, J. J. (2023). Quantitative PCR overestimation of DNA in samples contaminated with tin. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 68(4), 1302-1309. Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC7 |
| 2023 | Gurr, A., Higgins, D., Henneberg, M., Kumaratilake, J., O'Donnell, M., McKinnon, M., . . . Brook, A. (2023). Investigating the dentoalveolar complex in archaeological human skull specimens: Additional Findings with large volume micro-CT compared to standard methods. International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 33(2), 235-250. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2023 | Bonsu, D. N. O., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. J. (2023). From clean spaces to crime scenes: Exploring trace DNA recovery from titania-coated self-cleaning substrates. Science and Justice, 63(5), 588-597. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2022 | Chiam, S. L., Louise, J., & Higgins, D. (2022). “Identified”, “probable”, “possible” or “exclude”: The influence of task-irrelevant information on forensic odontology identification opinion. Science and Justice, 62(4), 461-470. Scopus6 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2022 | Leow, S., Griffiths, C., Middleton, A., & Higgins, D. (2022). The future ahead – digital imaging in forensics. Pathology, 54, S11. |
| 2022 | Bardan, F., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. J. (2022). A custom hybridisation enrichment forensic intelligence panel to infer biogeographic ancestry, hair and eye colour, and Y chromosome lineage. Forensic Science International: Genetics, 63, 102822-1-102822-13. Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC4 |
| 2022 | Rauf, S., Austin, J. J., Higgins, D., & Khan, M. R. (2022). Unveiling forensically relevant biogeographic, phenotype and Y-chromosome SNP variation in Pakistani ethnic groups using a customized hybridisation enrichment forensic intelligence panel. PLoS ONE, 17(2), 1-18. Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2022 | Bonsu, D. O. M., Afoakwah, C. B., Abedi, M., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. J. (2022). Ethics Reporting in Forensic Science Research Publications - A Review. Forensic Science International, 335, 1-9. Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | Bonsu, D. O. M., Higgins, D., Henry, J., & Austin, J. J. (2021). Evaluation of the efficiency of Isohelix™ and Rayon swabs for recovery of DNA from metal surfaces. Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology, 17(2), 199-207. Scopus16 WoS15 Europe PMC9 |
| 2021 | Berketa, J., & Higgins, D. (2021). The use of gelling agents to preserve burnt teeth within the dental alveoli for dental human identification – a study utilising sheep mandibles. Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, 17(1), 72-77. Scopus5 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | McKinnon, M., & Higgins, D. (2021). Comparison of bone demineralisation procedures for DNA recovery from burned remains. Forensic Science International: Genetics, 51, 1-6. Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | McKinnon, M., Henneberg, M., Simpson, E., & Higgins, D. (2021). Effects of thermal insult on bone tissue as observed by micro computed tomography. Forensic Imaging, 24, 200437. Scopus7 WoS5 |
| 2021 | Chiam, S. L., Higgins, D., Colyvas, K., Page, M., & Taylor, J. (2021). Interpretation, confidence and application of the standardised terms: Identified, Probable, Possible, Exclude and Insufficient in forensic odontology identification. Science and Justice, 61(4), 426-434. Scopus5 WoS2 Europe PMC3 |
| 2021 | McKinnon, M., Henneberg, M., & Higgins, D. (2021). A review of the current understanding of burned bone as a source of DNA for human identification. Science and Justice, 61(4), 332-338. Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC6 |
| 2021 | Storer, C. A., Berketa, J., & Higgins, D. (2021). Dental identification practices across Australia. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54(5), 1-14. Scopus1 |
| 2021 | Chiam, S. L., Dror, I. E., Huber, C. D., & Higgins, D. (2021). The biasing impact of irrelevant contextual information on forensic odontology radiograph matching decisions. Forensic Science International, 327, 1-8. Scopus9 WoS7 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | Bonsu, D. O. M., Rodie, M., Higgins, D., Henry, J., & Austin, J. J. (2021). Comparison of Isohelix™ and Rayon swabbing systems for touch DNA recovery from metal surfaces. Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology, 17(4), 577-584. Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC8 |
| 2020 | Storer, C., Berketa, J., & Higgins, D. (2020). Is human identification by dental comparison a scientifically valid process?. Science and Justice, 60(5), 403-405. Scopus8 WoS7 Europe PMC4 |
| 2020 | Mckinnon, M., Henneberg, M., Simpson, E., & Higgins, D. (2020). A comparison of crystal structure in fresh, burned and archaic bone – Implications for forensic sampling. Forensic Science International, 313, 9 pages. Scopus12 WoS13 Europe PMC5 |
| 2020 | Leow, S., & Higgins, D. (2020). Can dental charting from a post-mortem computed tomographical scan produce a confident forensic identification without traditional physical and radiographic examination?. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54(3), 11 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2020 | Bonsu, D., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. (2020). Forensic touch DNA recovery from metal surfaces - a review. Science and Justice, 60(3), 206-215. Scopus66 WoS55 Europe PMC39 |
| 2019 | Young, J., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. (2019). Soil DNA: advances in DNA technology offer a powerful new tool for forensic science. Geological Society Special Publication, 492(1), 239-247. Scopus5 |
| 2019 | Young, J. M., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. J. (2019). Hybridization enrichment to improve forensic mitochondrial DNA analysis of highly degraded human remains. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 7, 450-1-450-10. Scopus14 WoS11 |
| 2019 | Chiam, S., Page, M., Higgins, D., & Taylor, J. (2019). Validity of forensic odontology identification by comparison of conventional dental radiographs: A scoping review. Science and Justice, 59(1), 93-101. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC5 |
| 2019 | Stow, L., & Higgins, D. (2019). The importance of increasing the forensic relevance of oral health records for improved human identification outcomes. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 51(1), 49-56. Scopus5 WoS3 |
| 2018 | Stow, L., & Higgins, D. (2018). Development and evaluation of online education to increase the forensic relevance of oral health records. Australian Dental Journal, 63(1), 81-93. Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC3 |
| 2018 | Goodwin, C., Higgins, D., Tobe, S., Austin, J., Wotherspoon, A., Gahan, M., & McNevin, D. (2018). Singleplex quantitative real-time PCR for the assessment of human mitochondrial DNA quantity and quality. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 14(1), 70-75. Scopus16 WoS13 Europe PMC9 |
| 2018 | Bardan, F., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. (2018). A mini-multiplex SNaPshot assay for the triage of degraded human DNA. Forensic Science International: Genetics, 34, 62-70. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC4 |
| 2017 | Berketa, J., & Higgins, D. (2017). Stabilisation of dental structures of severely incinerated victims at disaster scenes to facilitate human identification. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 51, 45-49. Scopus12 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2015 | Higgins, D., Rohrlach, A., Kaidonis, J., Townsend, G., & Austin, J. (2015). Differential nuclear and mitochondrial DNA preservation in post-mortem teeth with implications for forensic and ancient DNA studies. PLoS One, 10(5), e0126935-1-e0126935-17. Scopus73 WoS59 Europe PMC45 |
| 2014 | Higgins, D., Kaidonis, J., Townsend, G., & Austin, J. J. (2014). Evaluation of carrier RNA and low volume demineralization for recovery of nuclear DNA from human teeth. Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology, 10(1), 56-61. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2013 | Higgins, D., Kaidonis, J., Townsend, G., Hughes, T., & Austin, J. (2013). Targeted sampling of cementum for recovery of nuclear DNA from human teeth and the impact of common decontamination measures. Investigative Genetics, 4(1), 1-8. Scopus36 Europe PMC22 |
| 2013 | Higgins, D., & Austin, J. (2013). Teeth as a source of DNA for forensic identification of human remains: A Review. Science & Justice, 53(4), 433-441. Scopus184 WoS133 Europe PMC97 |
| 2011 | Higgins, D., Kaidonis, J., Austin, J., Townsend, G., James, H., & Hughes, T. (2011). Dentine and cementum as sources of nuclear DNA for use in human identification. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 43(4), 287-295. Scopus28 WoS23 |
| 2010 | Berketa, J., Hirsch, R., Higgins, D., & James, H. (2010). Radiographic recognition of dental implants as an aid to identifying the deceased. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 55(1), 66-70. Scopus36 WoS27 Europe PMC18 |
| 2009 | Higgins, D., Hughes, T., James, H., & Townsend, G. (2009). Strong genetic influence on hypocone expression of permanent maxillary molars in South Australian twins. Dental Anthropology, 22(1), 1-7. |
| 2009 | Ashar, A., James, H., Higgins, D., Kaidonis, J., & Anderson, R. (2009). The effect of motor vehicle airbag deployment on tooth surfaces. The Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, 27(2), 50-55. |
| 2006 | Higgins, D., & James, H. (2006). Classifications used by Australian forensic odontologists in identification reports. The Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, 24(2), 32-35. Scopus15 Europe PMC4 |
| - | Bonsu, D. N. O. A. M., Higgins, D., & Austin, J. (n.d.). Zinc, Not Copper, Is the Major Contributor to DNA Degradation and PCR Inhibition in DNA Samples Contaminated with Brass. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2024 | Higgins, D., & Perkins, H. (2024). Forensic Odontology. In Forensic and Legal Medicine: Clinical and Pathological Aspects (pp. 889-894). CRC Press. DOI |
| 2024 | Chiam, S., & Higgins, D. (2024). Forensic Odontology. In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine: Volume 1-4, Third Edition (Vol. 2, pp. V2:868-V2:878). Elsevier. DOI |
| 2024 | Higgins, D., Berketa, J., & Storer, C. A. (2024). Disaster Victim Management: Role of Forensic Odontology. In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine: Volume 1-4, Third Edition (Vol. 2, pp. V2:275-V2:293). Elsevier. DOI |
| 2023 | Berketa, J., & Higgins, D. (2023). Considerations to maximize recovery of post-mortem dental information to facilitate identification of severely incinerated human remains. In Burnt Human Remains: Recovery, Analysis, and Interpretation (pp. 59-72). Wiley. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2016 | James, H., & Higgins, D. (2016). Forensic odontology management. In J. A. Taylor, & J. A. Kieser (Eds.), Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice (pp. 402-418). United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. DOI Scopus3 |
| 2016 | Higgins, D., & James, H. (2016). Odontology opinions. In J. Taylor, & J. Kieser (Eds.), Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice (1 ed., pp. 377-401). UK: John Wiley and Sons. DOI |
| 2016 | Higgins, D., & Austin, J. J. (2016). Nucleic acid sample preparation from teeth/dental remains. In M. Micic (Ed.), Sample Preparation Techniques for Soil, Plant, and Animal Samples (pp. 183-193). USA: Springer. DOI |
| 2015 | James, H., Berketa, J., Higgins, D., Lake, A., & Cirillo, G. (2015). Disaster Victim Management: Role of Forensic Odontology. In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Second Edition (pp. 288-304). Elsevier. DOI Scopus1 |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2024 | Perkins, H., Hughes, T., Alex, F., & Higgins, D. (2024). Evaluation of 3D dental imaging for forensic identification of twins. Poster session presented at the meeting of IADR (ANZ) 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Cairns 2024. |
| 2022 | Brook, A., Sassani, S., Hughes, T., O'Donnell, M. B., Ranjitkar, S., Higgins, D., . . . Henneberg, M. (2022). 3D measurement of permanent tooth crowns in hypodontia and controls. Poster session presented at the meeting of International Association of Dental Research, 100th General Session and Exhibition. |
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| - | Austin, J., Higgins, D., & Young, J. (n.d.). Young_Higgins_Austin_FASTAfiles.fasta. DOI |
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| 2022 | Gurr, A., Higgins, D., Henneberg, M., Kumaratilake, J., Brook O'Donnell, M., McKinnon, M., & Brook, A. H. (2022). Large Volume Micro-CT scanning of the dentoalveolar complex as a tool to evaluate dental health in an archaeological sample compared with traditional methods. DOI |
I currently teach Forensic Odontology to Graduate Diploma and undergraduate students and law and ethics as they pertain to Dentistry to undergraduate students. I also supervise multiple postgraduate research students
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- Research Methods and Ethics (ODONT_6017OL)
- Principles and Methods of Forensic Odontology (ODONT_6012OL)
- Integrated Forensic Science (ODONT_6018OL)
- Forensic Odontology Casework (ODONT_6008A/B and 6108A/B) includes clinical instruction (our clinic is largely based in the mortuary) and supervision as well as tutorial and laboratory components.
- Forensic Odontology Research (ODONT_6008A/B and 6108A)
- Honours Research Methods and Ethics Parts 1 & 2 (DENT 4300A/B)
- Honours Dental Science Parts 1 & 2 (DENT 4200A/B)
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| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | The operationalisation of identification and handling of unknown human skeletal remains: A forensic and anthropological insight. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Corrin Jessica Maye Paepke |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | The operationalisation of identification and handling of unknown human skeletal remains: A forensic and anthropological insight. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Corrin Jessica Maye Paepke |
| 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Using palatal and arch shape analysis to inform human identity in forensic investigations | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Thao Liang Chiam |
| 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Using palatal and arch shape analysis to inform human identity in forensic investigations | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Thao Liang Chiam |
| 2021 | Principal Supervisor | The application of 3-Dimensional digital dental images to forensic odontology identification casework | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Dr Harry Thomas George Perkins |
| 2021 | Principal Supervisor | The application of 3-Dimensional digital dental images to forensic odontology identification casework | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Harry Thomas George Perkins |
| 2020 | Principal Supervisor | Exploring novel upconversion fluorescence as an investigative methodology in clinical and forensic dentistry. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Dr Thomas Corfield |
| 2020 | Principal Supervisor | Exploring novel upconversion fluorescence as an investigative methodology in clinical and forensic dentistry. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Dr Thomas Corfield |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2020 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | The effect of task-irrelevant contextual information on judgement, decision-making, and opinion in forensic odontology identification. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Part Time | Dr Sher-Lin Chiam |
| 2020 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Accuracy and Variation in Transcription of Antemortem Dental Data | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Catherine Alexandra Storer |
| 2019 - 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Forensic trace DNA recovery and amplification from metal and metal coated surfaces | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Dan Bonsu |
| 2017 - 2021 | Principal Supervisor | Investigation of the Effects of Heat on Bone Tissues to Inform Forensic Analysis | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Meghan Raechel McKinnon |
| 2016 - 2017 | Co-Supervisor | Increasing the forensic relevance of oral health records - development and evaluation of online education for the dental professional | Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) | Master | Part Time | Dr Lauren Stow |
| 2015 - 2019 | Co-Supervisor | New Forensic DNA Profiling Techniques for Human Identification | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Felicia Bardan |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
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| 2019 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | The prevalence of radiographically visible pulp calcifications – implications for forensic identification | The University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Science in Dentistry Honours | Honours | Part Time | Gi |
| 2018 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Significance of anodontia and hypodontia in forensic human identification. | The University of Adelaide | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology | Other | Part Time | Ioana Corfield |
| 2018 - ongoing | External Supervisor | THE INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT EFFECT ON DECISION MAKING IN FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY IDENTIFICATION | The University of Newcastle Australia | PhD | Doctorate | Part Time | Sherlin Chiam |
| 2018 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Comparison of Dental charting from a post mortem computed tomographical scan (PMCT) with dental charting obtained via traditional, accepted methods: Implications for forensic human identification | The University of Adelaide | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology | Other | Full Time | Selina Leow |
| 2018 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Digital superimposition of 3-Dimensional dental scans for forensic purposes | The University of Adelaide | Graduate Diploma in Forensic odontology | Other | Part Time | Harry Perkins |
| 2010 - 2011 | Co-Supervisor | Validation of a laser scanner methodology | The University of Adelaide | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology | Other | Full Time | Astiti Handayani |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
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| 2018 - ongoing | Board Member | The University of Adelaide Dental School Program Board | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | The University of Adelaide Dental School Research Committee | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society South Australian Branch | Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
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| 2015 - ongoing | Member | American Society of Forensic Odontology | - |
| 2015 - ongoing | Member | International Society of Forensic Genetics | Australia |
| 2006 - ongoing | Representative | Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society | Australia |
| 2006 - ongoing | Vice-President | Australian Society of Forensic Odontology | Australia |
| 1986 - ongoing | Member | Australian Dental Association | Australia |
| Date | Institution | Department | Organisation Type | Country |
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| 2015 - ongoing | National Institute of Forensic sciences | - | Scientific research | Australia |
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