Evidence-Based Forensic Dentistry

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Forensic Odontology: History, Scope, and Limitations

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   Pages 1-7

3. Orodental Identification

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   Pages 9-33

4. Dental Age Estimation

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   Pages 35-63

5. Craniofacial Identification

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   Pages 65-71

6. Sex Determination Methods in Forensic Odontology

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   Pages 73-79

7. Tooth Morphology

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   Pages 81-85

8. Bite Marks: Evidence and Analysis, Part 1

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   Pages 87-99

9. Bite Mark Analysis, Part 2: Adobe Photoshop®

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   Pages 101-107

10. Cheiloscopy in Identification: Forensic Odontology

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    Pages 109-114

11. Palatal Rugoscopy: An Important Tool in Forensic Odontology

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    Pages 115-118

12. Forensic Orodental Radiology

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    Pages 119-125

13. Denture Marking: Forensic Odontology Aspects

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    Pages 127-129

14. Different Types of Light in Forensic Photography

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    Pages 131-139

15. Advanced Technologies in Forensic Odontology

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    Pages 141-147

16. Forensic Odontology in the Management of Bioterrorism

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    Pages 149-152

17. Management of Mass Disasters: Forensic Odontology

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    Pages 153-161

18. DNA Technology and Forensic Odontology

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    Pages 163-167

19. Pink Teeth: An Important Aspect for Forensic Science

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    Pages 169-173

20. Role of Dentist and Forensic Odontologist in Child Abuse Cases

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    Pages 175-183

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.

• Bitemarks
• Child Abuse
• Dental Age Estimation
• Forensic Odontology
• Identification

• Copenhagen, Denmark

  Balwant Rai, Jasdeep Kaur

Balwant Rai, BDS, MS, is Associate Professor and Programme Director of the Aeronautic Medical (Dentistry) online course at Kepler Space institute, USA and President of JBR Medicare Society, India. He is the Editor in Chief of four journals and serves as a reviewer for a number of scientific journals. Dr. Rai has extensive experience in curricular development and is an Expert Jury member for the National Research Foundation, South Africa. His research has included sex determination and age estimation from teeth, identification methodologies and he is the first author of more than 50 original scientific articles. He is examiner of different universities. Dr. Rai has published five books. He is commander of Crew on Mars Desert Research Station Mission 100B and 114.

Jasdeep Kaur, BDS, MSc, is Health and Safety Officer/Biologist on  Mars Desert Research Station Mission 100B. She is Editor in Chief of one and Deputy Editor of two journals. She is also an expert reviewer for the Journal of American Dental Education, Oral Disease, and the Irish Medical Journal. Dr. Kaur has published two books and more than 50 papers in national and international indexed journals.

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