Evidence Based Forensic Dentistry

Author : Balwant Rai
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642289940
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Forensic Dentistry written by Balwant Rai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : C. Michael Bowers
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080470149
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Dental Evidence written by C. Michael Bowers and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-01-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is written for police investigators and forensic personnel who are tasked with developing investigations that require expertise in dentistry. The focus is providing the information necessary to recognize and professionally manage dental evidence. Investigators will understand the scientific nomenclature, scientific issues and the specialized forensic nature of this type of forensic investigation. The emphasis is on human identification from dental structures, the identification of people from bite marks, and the signs and significance of dental injuries present in violent crime. Law enforcement personnel, coroners, and other death investigators often encounter crime scenes and victims that require dental expertise. Attorneys are asked to present dental evidence in court. This book delivers the backbone information for these individuals to better assess their needs in both casework and litigation. Forensic Dentistry contains numerous photographs of crime scene evidence and bite marks on victims and details for the reader the types of dental evidence and what is expected regarding collection, documentation, and the capabilities of analytical methods. This book is the first of its kind to present essential information to the field investigator in a format that allows easy reference and comprehensive detail. * Contains previously unavailable information on digital photography and dental evidence * Includes dozens of photos that illustrate the proper collection and preservation of evidence * Provides desperately needed and essential information necessary to recognize, and professionally manage dental evidence

Author : David R. Senn
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439851344
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Manual of Forensic Odontology, Fifth Edition written by David R. Senn and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 unidentified individuals. A product of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, the Manual of Forensic Odontology, Fifth Edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date information involving all facets of forensic dentistry and explores critical issues relating to the scientific principles supporting the field’s evaluations and conclusions. New information in the Fifth Edition includes Scientific principles and the need for more and better research in the field Oral and maxillofacial radiographic features of forensic interest Forensic pathology and its ties to forensic odontology New techniques and improved technologies for age estimation Advances in bitemark evidence management Animal bitemarks National and international forensic dental organizations Tips for becoming involved in forensic odontology The manual has been an important source of forensic dentistry information for more than 20 years. This new edition is edited by a past president of the American Board of Forensic Odontology and a past Chair of the Odontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Expanded and enhanced with extensive color illustrations, this volume is designed to provide essential information based on sound scientific principles for experienced forensic odontologists and for those new to the discipline.

Author : C. Michael Bowers
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780123820013
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Dental Evidence written by C. Michael Bowers and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigators Handbook highlights the discussion regarding unjust convictions caused by inaccurate bitemark opinions. The book focuses on cases that use forensic techniques, emphasizing modern methods and protocols. Through this book, the latest information available is offered to the forensic community. This book demonstrates expertise in forensic dentistry by presenting chapters on human identification in domestic and international situations; investigations on missing person and violent crimes against persons; mass-disaster planning and disaster response; and new threats from terrorist attacks on urban centers. Furthermore, it discusses topics regarding bitemark evidence, such as forensic photography, analysis and legal issues. The book also presents two chapters on new scientific topics: The Next Level in Victim Identification: Materials Properties as an Aid in Victim Identification; and DNA for First Responders: Recognizing, Collecting, and Analyzing Biological Evidence Related to Dentistry (chapters 3 and 8, respectively). This book is suited to anyone seeking knowledge on forensic dentistry; it will be of great value to investigators, lawyers, medical examiners, nurses, and dentists with an interest in forensic dental cases. Contributions by internationally recognized and experienced forensic experts cover missing persons cases and mass disaster cases from around the world Contains over 200 full-color photographs of crime scene evidence, human identification cases and bitemark details Includes many new exoneration cases derived from the Editor's work with the Innocence Project

Author : Catherine Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119961459
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Odontology written by Catherine Adams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Andzrej Huczynski
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466500573
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Manual of Forensic Odontology written by Andzrej Huczynski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Thomas J. David
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128052856
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Odontology written by Thomas J. David and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Derek H. Clark
Publisher : Wright Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Forensic Odontology written by Derek H. Clark and published by Wright Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David R. Senn
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420078372
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Dentistry written by David R. Senn and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The identification of unknown individuals and the estimation of age, race, and gender are among the chief functions of forensic dentistry. Other important applications include the investigation and analysis of bitemarks and oral injuries in abuse cases and evaluating, reporting, and testifying in civil litigation cases. Twelve years after the benchmark first edition of this book explored these topics, the long-awaited Forensic Dentistry, Second Edition offers a comprehensive update and revision of the material. Offering insight from many new contributors on the cutting edge of forensic science and odontology, this new edition expands the book’s scope to include a broader historical and theoretical analysis, a thorough assessment of the past decade’s developments, and a far-reaching projection of future trends. New topics in the second edition include: Forensic dental radiography Age estimation Jurisprudence and legal issues History of forensic dentistry Landmark cases, including September 11th and Hurricane Katrina In order for forensic odontology to continue to progress as a specialty of forensic science, there must be a consistent stream of new ideas and original and applied research. Heavily illustrated and enhanced with a 16-page color insert with additional photos, this volume captures the critical issues that confront today’s forensic dentist, explores the field’s limitations, and provides a window on the future of this crucial sector within the forensic identification science arena.

Author : Anshu Nanda
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9815124404
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Odontology: A Handbook for Human Identification written by Anshu Nanda and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.