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Forensic Odontology is a branch of Forensic Sciences, which deals with identification of individuals through their dental as well as their palatal structure as it is unique for each individual. Forensic Odontology plays an integral role in the identification of individuals especially in the cases of mass disasters and crimes against humans. The recent advancements in technology as well as Artificial Intelligence have been playing a huge role in the process of identification of individuals through Forensic Odontology. These advancements in the field of Forensic Odontology have not only made the process of identification of individuals much easier and faster but has also been helpful in the faster disposal of cases in criminal trials. This paper deals in detail with the recent technological advancements that have made the process of identification of individuals through the process of forensic odontology easier and quicker as compared to the manual and traditional methods as well as analyses how these technological advancements have made it easier for the courts to identify the offenders and award them the punishment accordingly. This paper also highlights the various cases in India which have used Forensic Odontology for the identification of offenders as well as cases where the evidence received through the different methods used in Forensic Odontology have been admitted as well as used by the courts in India for the faster disposal of cases and the nature and scope of Forensic odontology in India.