Category: Forensic Dentistry

A World View of Bioculturally Modified Teeth

Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past Author(s): Scott E. Burnett Joel D. Irish Description: Tooth modification is the longest-lasting type of body modification and the most widespread in the archaeological record. It has been practiced throughout many time periods and…

Human Adult Odontometrics: The Study of Variation in Adult Tooth Size

Author(s): Julius A. Kieser, Description: An appreciation of the genetic and environmental determinants of tooth size is fundamental to an understanding of the metric variation of teeth in humans. Thus, besides imparting a sound knowledge of the theories of dental…

Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice

Editors: Thomas J. David James M. Lewis Description: 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…

Human Tooth Crown and Root Morphology

The Arizona State UniversityDental Anthropology System Authors: G. Richard Scott, University of Nevada, Reno , Joel D. Irish, Liverpool John Moores University Description: This guide to scoring crown and root traits in human dentitions substantially builds on a seminal 1991…

Primary Tooth Development in Infancy: A Text and Atlas

Editors: P. Sema Aka,  Murat Yagan,  Nergis Canturk,  Rukiye Dagalp Summary Primary Tooth Development in Infancy: A Text and Atlas describes the initial phase of human dentition. It includes more than 1,500 photographs of fetal and infant teeth up to…

Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice

Authors :  Jane Taylor Jules Kieser Description :      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…

Manual of Forensic Odontology, 5th Edition

Authors: David R. Senn Richard A. Weems  Description : 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…

Forensic Odontology: An Essential Guide

Authors: Catherine Adams, Romina Carabott, Sam Evans Description 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…

Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigator’s Handbook, 2nd Edition

Editors: C. Michael Bowers Description 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…

Forensic and Legal Dentistry

Author: Klaus Rötzscher Introduction There is an increasing need for legal knowledge in the relationship between dentist and patient, as more and more often the dentist and the patient are meeting again in court. It is therefore advisable for the…

Dental Autopsy, 1st Edition

Authors: William E. Silver Richard R. Souviron Description: The most advanced and complete forensic dentistry resource of its kind, this volume provides essential guidance in all areas of forensics odontologly. It supplies medical examiners and forensic investigators with the detailed…

Evidence-Based Forensic Dentistry

Authors: Balwant RaiJasdeep Kaur Description: 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…

Forensic Dentistry, 2nd Edition

Author: David R. Senn, Paul G. Stimson Description: 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…