Forensic Dental Evidence

The third edition of Forensic Dental Evidence: A Handbook for Investigators and Legal Professionals provides an updated, comprehensive and invaluable source of information that combines both the scientific information and the research-based techniques available to odontologists and other forensic professionals. This edition leads off with an explanation of dental nomenclature and quickly advances to the newest developments in trace dental evidence, methods for trance DNA evidence, and mass disaster cases. This volume provides the necessary tools and practical suggestions for scientist and investigators charged with analysis of a crime scene. Forensic Dental Evidence provides invaluable real-world information, with an emphasis on the proper use of scientific methods, knowledge of analytical limitations and the necessity for team training, planning and multi-level management.

This is a must-have resource for forensic scientists and law enforcement involved in processing crime scenes and conducting criminal investigations. This book will serve as an excellent reference for medical examiners, forensic pathologists, defense and prosecuting attorneys and crime scene investigators who need the latest in forensic information.