Dr. Gregory S Golden

Dr. Golden received his dental degree from the University of Southern California in 1975 and now practices general dentistry four days a week in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Upon developing an interest in Forensic Dentistry in 1980, he soon became a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology in 1982 and continues to support the ABFO, having served as a Director, and a member of numerous committees. In 1992 he became the Chief Odontologist for San Bernardino County and continues to serve several Southern California Counties as a forensic consultant for bite mark evaluations. As a fellow and past Odontology Section Chairman of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and former Trustee to the Forensic Sciences Foundation, he has presented numerous papers, is a contributing author to several textbooks, and has published several articles applicable to his field, including research in Fluorescent and Ultra-Violet Photography. He has served as a guest editorial reviewer for …the Journal of Forensic Sciences, is currently an instructor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, and has taught advanced photographic techniques at the Symposium of Forensic Dentistry at the University of Texas, San Antonio, and at the International Forensic Photography Workshop held in Miami, Florida. Dr. Golden has qualified as an expert witness numerous times in Superior Courts of five Southern California Counties, as well as others out of state. Other accomplishments include his assistance in identification of victims of the World Trade Center disaster, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal from the San Bernardino County Sheriff, and multiple commendations from the California Attorney General for his help in implementing the Computer Assisted Post-Mortem Identification program at the Department of Justice. Outside interests include waterfowl and upland game hunting, fishing, and general aviation.