Practical Forensic Odontology

by Derek H. Clark (Editor)

A thorough outline of the techniques and considerations applied by dentists to identify disaster victims or present evidence in cases of violent crime (primarily interpreting damage by teeth or to teeth in child abuse). Explains the principles of human tooth identification, using microscopical techniques, age assessment, dental records, radiography, and other tools; and explores the procedures for accident investigation and for presenting evidence in court. Based on British law. Useful for dentists, dental surgeons and students, and law professionals. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

258 pages, Hardcover