Amber D. Riley, MS, RDH, FAAFS, FIACME, CMCPS, is a forensic dental consultant to the San Diego County Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in California. She is president of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. A fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners, Riley is an internationally recognized speaker providing continuing education programs for dental and medical professionals covering oral and systemic pathologies, forensic odontology, and the use and misuse of therapeutic and illicit substances.
Comprehensive dental recordkeeping not only enhances patient care but also plays a pivotal role in forensic odontology, aiding in the identification of deceased individuals and supporting medicolegal investigations.