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.

Forensic odontology: history, scope and limitations

Oro-dental identification
Dental age estimation
Craniofacial Identification
Sex determination methods in Forensic odontology
Tooth Morphology
Bite Marks: Evidences and Analysis Part-1
Bite Marks Analysis: Adobe Photoshop® Part .2
Cheiloscopy in identification: Forensic odontology
Palatal rugoscopy important tool in Forensic odontology
Forensic oro-dental radiology
Denture Marking: Forensic odontology aspects
Different types of light in forensic photography
Advance technologies in forensic odontology
Forensic odontology in management of bioterrorism
Management of Mass disasters: Forensic odontology
DNA Technology and Forensic odontology
Pink teeth: an important aspect for Forensic Science
Role of Dentist and Forensic odontogist in Child abuse case
Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics
Oral Fluids and Teeth in Toxicology
Forensic odontology report.