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Dentist Who Helped Identify 9/11 Victims | Flint News
In the aftermath of 9/11, Dr. Bill Lichon was one of forty forensic dentists tasked with identifying victims using teeth—sometimes just one—to bring closure to grieving families. Amidst dust-choked ruins and solemn salutes for first responders, he witnessed firsthand the scale of loss and the quiet heroism of those who worked tirelessly. Though he remains healthy, some colleagues fell to cancer from exposure. Today’s rapid DNA tech still helps solve cases—even as over 1,100 remain unidentified. He keeps mementos of that defining time, forever changed by the tragedy that reshaped his career…
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