Grace H. Chung, PLLC
Forensic Odontology Consulting Services
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Experienced forensic odontologist with over 500 human identification cases of unknown remains, dental age assessment examinations and bitemark evaluations. Board certified by the American Board of Forensic Odontology and serves as independent consultant to law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners offices, child and elder abuse prevention organizations and private law firm agencies. Dr. Chung also is an active member of the FBI's National Dental Image Repository review panel and the Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners
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Member, American Academy of Forensic Sciences
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Member, American Society of Forensic Odontology
Experience
Chief Odontologist,
Clark County Office of the Coroner / Medical Examiner
Las Vegas, NV
​2014 - present
Works closely with the medical examiners to examine and identify unknown remains or to confirm identity of decedents who are no longer recognizable. Assesses dental age of unknown remains to help with identification process. Assists in mass fatality exercises and training events. Evaluates patterned injuries to determine if they are caused by human teeth and subsequently analyzes each patterned injury as requested by law enforcement agencies.
Owner,
Smile Shop Dental and Facial Aesthetics
Henderson, NV
​2016 - present
General dental services to include restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery and dental implants, removable prosthetics, clear aligner therapy and TMJ pain management. Facial aesthetics services including injectables and PDO thread lifts.
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Review Panel Member,
FBI National Dental Image Repository
​2014 - present
​Reviews dental charting as part of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information System to facilitate the identification of the Missing, Unidentified and Wanted.
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Speaker / Presenter / Educator
​2014 - present
Participated in numerous conferences, training seminars and workshops as faculty to share casework and teach on topics related to forensic odontology.
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Intern Odontologist,
Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Baltimore, MD
​2013 - 2014
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Captain, US Army
Medical Service Corps
Germany, Iraq
2004 - 2010
Languages
English
Korean
Education
University of Maryland Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Baltimore, MD
​2010 - 2014
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United States Military Academy
​Bachelor of Science
West Point, NY
​2000 - 2004
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