He has practiced clinical dentistry in the Nashville area since 1975. In addition, Dr. Tabor has served as the chief forensic odontologist for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Tennessee since 1985 and is past president and diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology. He is section chair of the American Academy of Forensic Science and co-authored a chapter in the textbook Forensic Odontology. Dr. Tabor is a much sought-after speaker to professional and civic groups about his experiences while assisting the New York Medical Examiner's Office in identifying the bodies from the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. He also recently published two forensic works based on forensic case files: Out of the Darkness and Walk of Death.