The most exhaustive book on forensic dentistry, the fourth edition of this volume covers the latest advances in the field, including regulations affecting forensic dental practice and procedures in light of the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act, updated ABFO guidelines, and new digital radiographic and photographic developments. Th

Advances in forensic odontology have led to improvements in dental identification for individual cases as well as in disaster victim identification (DVI). New and updated technologies mean advances in bitemark analysis and age estimation. Growth in the field has strengthened missing persons networks leading to more and faster identifications of un

An accessible, essential introduction to forensic odontology. Written by a team of well-established, active practitioners in the field, Forensic Odontology is invaluable for those needing an introduction to the subject for the general dental practitioner who has an interest in forensic dentistry and is contemplating practicing in the field. It will also be useful as a reference during practice. After a brief introduction the book covers dental anatomy and development, expert witness skills, mortuary practice, dental human identification, disaster victim identification, dental age assessment, bite marks, forensic photography and the role of the forensic odontologist in protection of the vulnerable person. Chapters outline accepted and recommended practices and refer to particular methodologies, presenting different schools of thought objectively.

This concise yet comprehensive book provides conceptual knowledge about forensic odontology in medical, dental, allied and litigation purposes. Written by authors that are highly knowledgeable, experienced and well-established in the field, this handbook lucidly explains basic and advanced components of dental forensics, beginning with anatomical attributes of the tooth, age assessment, dental anomalies and moving ahead to DNA fingerprinting from dental pulp, disaster victim identification from dentures, bite marks and oral autobiography which is a pragmatic approach in identification. Key features: - Gives an insight into basic and advanced aspects necessary to become an expert practitioner in forensic dentistry with a focus on how to provide apt evidence and explanations - Brings out remedial measures for challenges in disaster victim identification which can prove to be very helpful in crisis management - Provides references for further reading This book is intended as a handbook for readers who require a basic exposure to forensic dentistry. It will benefit learners and working professionals in forensic medicine, clinical settings, legal review, litigation, disaster management and allied roles involved in the criminal justice system.

Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice details the aspects necessary to become an accomplished forensic odontologist, including an illustration of the skills necessary to become an expert witness. The book is ideal for both the experienced and novice forensic odontologist, covering many fields of expertise, including civil and criminal matters. The civil side involves standard of care and personal injury matters, while the criminal side involves not only dental identification, but management of mass fatality incidents, age assessment, child and elder abuse, and bitemark analysis. - Provides a comprehensive review of forensic odontology, including the skills necessary to become a competent expert witness - Covers the fields of forensic odontology, the basic skills, legal aspects, legal precedents, report writing and expert witness testimony - Includes numerous illustrations, including charts and graphs, along with B&W and color images

Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine and deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law (The British Association for Forensic Odontology). This textbook begins with an introduction to forensic sciences and the different branches, followed by the applications of forensic odontology. Individual chapters are dedicated to other topics such as dental records, age estimation, bite marks and forensic facial reconstruction, giving students a step by step approach to the discipline. Separate chapters discuss mass disaster victim identification and child abuse, neglect and domestic violence. Key points Step by step guide to forensic odontology for dentistry students and trainees Includes chapters on mass disaster victim identification and child abuse, neglect and domestic violence More than 260 full colour images, photographs and illustrations

Forensic odontology refers to the science and practice of dentistry which may be applied to help solve litigation in both criminal and civil cases. It is a specialist branch of dentistry that assists the legal system in the handling, analysis and interpretation of dental evidence. Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice pulls together the very latest research findings and advice on best practice and essential skills, including aspects of forensic science that provide a well-rounded educational experience for the reader. Chapters provide coverage of anatomy and morphology, mortuary techniques, physical anthropology, applied forensic sciences, child and elder abuse, and facial approximation. The text introduces the various topics and discusses underpinning philosophies without being an exhaustive historical treatise. Appropriate case studies are used to highlight issues, and references to current research are provided to stimulate further reading and research. Written by experienced practitioners in the field, this informative introductory text is invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as experienced dentists, wishing to gain experience or pursue a career in forensic odontology. This text will be a welcome addition to the forensic odontological libraries of all practicing forensic odontologists.

21st century quality standards in forensics. Quality standards related to forensics in general dentistry / A. Nordblad ; What does the law say? / E. De Valck ; Quality assurance guidelines for post mortem identification / S. Benthaus, K. Rötzscher, B. Knell, H. Van Waes, J. Bonnetain, ; J. Hutt ; The liability of the forensic odontologist / Y. Vermylen. -- How reliable is our dental age estimation?. The impact of diet on age at death determinations based on molar attrition / G.J.R. Maat ; A correlation between dental age and bone age / V.M. Philips and I.O.C. Thompson ; Age estimation in adults / T. Solheim and S. Kvaal ; Identification and use of probabilities in forensic odontology / F. Taroni. -- Teeth, bite marks and DNA. Human bite mark evidence / D. Sweet ; DNA profiling in forensics / J.J. Cassiman ; Dental DNA evidence / D. Sweet ; Evidential value of bite marks / I.R. Hill ; The balance of DNA and bite marks: layer's point of view / M. Bowers. -- 21st Century techniques and DVI standards. Digital imaging: uses and potential abuses / R. Wood ; Teledentistry in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) / S. Kortelainen and E. De Valck ; DVI Interpol procedures. The police / J. De Winne ; DVI Interpol procedures. The medical examiner / W. Van de Voorde ; DVI Interpol procedures. The forensic odontologist / F. Prieels ; DMORT / The US. Model for mass fatality incidents / J. Kenney. -- Free topics in forensics. Identification of A. Hitler from cinematographic documents / M. Perrier ; Cranofacial comparison by computer aided device / B. Smeets ; Dental age estimation and computers / G. Willems ; Child abuse and the dental profession / J. Kenney ; The Torgersen case: after 42 years and 5 forensic odontologists / G. Bang, T. Solheim, H. Strømme Koppang. -- Abstracts of poster presentations.

This multi-author, multinational book has provided a source of information about the forensic aspects of medicine and related fields for those currently involved in the clinical and pathologic aspects of health care, forensic assessment, investigation and diagnosis for victims, assailants and others involved in police or judicial systems.

Recent years have witnessed significant advances in forensic odontology. This book presents basic concepts in the field and describes all the standard examination procedures currently employed in the acquisition of dental evidence. Detailed information is provided on the identification of unknown individuals, the application of forensic dentistry in mass disasters and multiple fatality incidents, the role of dental evidence in child abuse investigations, and the analysis of bite mark evidence. Other features of the book are a series of high-profile cases, clear advice on the writing of legal reports, and discussion of the significance of DNA and oral fluid in forensic odontology. The text is supplemented by numerous high-quality figures, many of them in color. This book will be invaluable for dental examiners and pathologists, legal and police science professionals, and dentists who want to use their training and experience in an interesting and challenging way.