The utilization of forensic odontology services in India is not proportional with the volume of researchundergoing in this specialty. A lot of scientific knowledge is generated in this field, but recommendationson how to translate this knowledge into real world for the benefit of stake holders are lacking. This articlepresents some of the key areas where forensic odontology can be of significant help, highlighting the presentscenario and hurdles associated with them along with recommendations for better utilization of forensicodontology services. A special act for the regulation of activities of a forensic odontologist would expeditethe mainstreaming of forensic odontology. A credentialing body modeled on the functioning of variousinternational organizations needs to be constituted in India.