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The evidence that may be derived from Teeth , is the age (in children) and identification of the person to whom the teeth belong. This is done using dental records or ante-mortem (prior to death) Photograph s. The other type of evidence is that of bite marks, left on either the victim (by the attacker), the perpetrator (from the victim of an attack), or on an object found at the Crime Scene . Bite marks are often found on children who are Abuse d. Forensic dentists are responsible for five main areas of practice:
HIGH PROFILE CRIMINAL CASES WHERE FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY HAS PLAYED A KEY ROLE
A website that explains actual forensic dentistry cases and forensic science issues is C. Michael Bowers DDS JD 805-701-3024 The American Society of Forensic Odontology is open to all with an interest in the subject and a comprehensive website contains many articles of interest. The American Board of Forensic Odontology is the certifying body for US odontologists. |
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