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	Forensic Odontology Information Guide
		The British Association for Forensic Odontology (BAFO) notes that forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine and, in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law.
		There is a need for forensic dentists to agree on basic methodology used in bitemark cases so as to maximize the quality, completeness and validity of the collection and analysis of bitemark evidence.
		BOLD is a forensic odontology laboratory at the University of British Columbia.
	www.all-about-forensic-science.com /forensic-odontology.html (1016 words)

	Forensics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Forensic pathology is the study of the human body to determine cause and manner of death.
		Forensic toxicology is the study of the effect of drugs and poisons on the human body.
		Forensic anthropology is the application of physical anthropology in a legal setting, usually for the recovery and identification of skeltonized human remains.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Forensic_science (1135 words)

	Forensic odontology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Forensic odontology (also called Forensic Dentistry) deals with the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence, which will be then presented in the interest of justice.
		The evidence that may be derived from teeth, is the age (in children) and identification of the person to whom the teeth belong.
		The American Society of Forensic Odontology is open to all with an interest in the subject www.asfo.org and a comprehensive website, www.forensicdentistryonline.org contains many articles of interest.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Forensic_odontology (258 words)

	Forensic Odontology
		Forensic Dentistry has been defined by Keiser – Nielsen as that branch of odontology which in the interest of justice deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and with the proper evaluation and presentation of dental findings.
		The first forensic odontologist in the United States was Dr. Paul Revere who identified the extremed body of Dr. Joseph Warren, a revolutionary the British in 1775 through a bridge of silver and ivory that he had constructed two years previously.
		The international Journal of Forensic Dentistry and the Forensic Odontology Section of INFORM are important references for members of Forensic team involved in Odontology.
	www.forensicindia.com /pgteaching/forensicodontology.htm (1632 words)

	Forensic Odontology
		Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine and, in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law.
		At post mortem the forensic odontologist, by studying the development of the tooth roots was able to determine the age at death to within 12 months.
		A forensic odontologist took an impression of the bite mark which later convinced a jury that the accused was, indeed, the attacker.
	www.policensw.com /info/forensic/forensic5.html (2088 words)

	Forensic Odontology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Forensic odontology (which is also called forensic dentistry or bitemark evidence expertise) mainly involves the identification of an assailant by comparing a record of their dentition (set of teeth) with a record of a bite mark left on a victim.
		The forensic dentist, however, is to an ordinary dentist what the forensic pathologist is to an ordinary physician.
		The forensic science of analyzing degree of impression involves (at least with #3 and #4), the specification of "violence", and this kind of testimony can be taken as evidence of the defendant's state of mind, aggravating circumstances, or especially heinous behavior.
	faculty.ncwc.edu /toconnor/425/425lect16.htm (1613 words)

	Forensic Dentistry: Issues in Human and Animal Bite mark Analysis by Mike Bowers
		The examples are from a typical forensic dentistry evaluation of bitemark evidence and dental identification of unidentified remains.
		There is a need for forensic dentists to agree on basic methodology used in bitemark cases so as to maximize the quality, completeness and validity of the collection and analysis of bitemark evidence.
		There is a need for forensic dentists to agree on language and terminology used in bitemark cases so as to avoid miscommunicating facts and opinions to attorneys, judges, juries and other dentists.
	forensic.to /webhome/bitemarks (9373 words)

	AAFS: Resources
		Forensic dentistry (odontology) is a vital branch of forensic science that involves the application of dental science to the identification of unknown human remains and bite marks, using both physical and biological dental evidence.
		Forensic pathologists and/or their investigators gather information concerning what happened at the time of death, what the person was doing at the time, and the medical history of the person.
		Forensic psychiatrists and forensic psychologists may be employed in private practice, by city, county, and state government, by hospitals, and by the federal government.
	www.aafs.org /?section_id=resources&page_id=choosing_a_career (8953 words)

	Careers in Forensic Sciences
		Forensic science is an umbrella term for many distinct disciplines that may be used to aid in the determination of a court case.
		Unlike the characters on television and in the movies, the forensic scientist is usually confined to a particular discipline and often to a specialty within that discipline.
		Furthermore, a number of different forensic disciplines may be involved in the investigation of a case depending on the type of evidence detected at and recovered from a scene.
	www.ascls.org /jobs/grads/forensic_science_careers.asp (518 words)

	Family Dentistry - The Loewe and Wright Way - Forensics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry
		He is a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, a fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences-Odontology Section and a diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Odontology.
		Forensic dentistry, which is sometimes referred to as forensic odontology, is an exciting and dynamic area of dentistry where dentistry interacts with the law.
		Professional education in forensic dentistry is available in varying degrees from many of the dental schools in the United States, both as an elective short course as well as longer courses that can take more than a semester.
	www.cincytoothdoc.com /forensics.html (399 words)

	Forensic Dentistry, Forensic Odontology, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Forensic Dentistry, also known as Forensic Odontology, is the branch of dentistry that deals with the collection, evaluation, and proper handling of dental evidence in order to provide assistance to law enforcement, civil, and criminal judicial proceedings.
		His goal is to thoroughly analyze the evidence and arrive at a scientifically accurate opinion that is easily understood, using methods that incorporate the utmost professionalism and integrity.
		To varying degrees, Forensic Dentistry can be offered at several dental schools throughout the USA as either elective courses or as part of the normal curriculum.
	www.greggoldendds.com /forensics (218 words)

	Flynn McRoberts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		They called it forensic odontology, a decidedly novel application of dentistry--identifying violent criminals based on the bite marks they leave on the bodies of their victims.
		Forensic odontology has come to represent a case study in how easily forensic science's false aura of infallibility can distort the adversarial system of American justice.
		In the Ege case, her defense presented a pathologist and a forensic dentist, both of whom testified that the mark on Thompson's cheek was pooled blood.
	www.law-forensic.com /chi_trib_04_04.htm (4479 words)

	Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology : School of Dental Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		To provide you with the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in forensic odontology with emphasis on the Australian legal system.
		To develop additional skills in selected aspects of both basic sciences and forensic dentistry.
		an increased understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the field of forensic odontology;
	www.dent.unimelb.edu.au /dsweb/postgrad_programs/grad_dip_fod.html (408 words)

	The Present Direction of Research in Forensic Odontology
		Forensic odontology is receiving increased attention in the literature and has become a widely recognized field of expertise with broad ramifications.
		The purpose of this paper is to identify current trends in research in forensic odontology.
		Also, abstracts from the annual meeting of the Odontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences from 1980 to 1987 have been reviewed to determine the current areas of emphasis in forensic dentistry.
	www.astm.org /JOURNALS/FORENSIC/PAGES/1202.htm (156 words)

	Forensic Odontology
		Forensic Odontology is the identification discipline based upon the recognition of unique features present in each person's dental structures.
		This area of forensic identification plays a major role in man-made or natural disaster, which result in multiple fatalities that are not identifiable through conventional methods, i.e., fingerprints.
		The American Board of Forensic Odontology was developed and since then one hundred and sixteen individuals have voluntarily become board eligible and have successfully challenged the examination to become board certified.
	www.theiai.org /disciplines/odontology (455 words)

	A Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		It will also be the function of the forensic odontologist to take dental impressions of any suspects, be prepared to make a comparison and, if necessary, to present the evidence in court as an expert witness.
		A forensic odontologist directed the photography of the bite mark, took impressions of the suspect's teeth and prepared transparent overlays to make a comparison.
		A forensic odontologist was asked to investigate a possible bite mark on the victim of a sexual attack.
	www.bafo.org.uk /leaflet.html (775 words)

	Forensic Odontology
		Guy Willems the Forensic Odontology curriculum was intended for Belgian dentists, either freshly graduated from university or practicing dentistry in private offices.
		This program consisted of the major forensic topics related to odontology and was combined with aspects of Belgian Law related to dentistry and the dentist as an expert.
		The new curriculum (starting october 2005) of the Master after Master in Forensic Odontology (correct "Bologna"-terminology) is basically the same.
	www.kuleuven.ac.be /fortand/MFO/MasterProgram.htm (359 words)

	American Board of Forensic Odontology
		The American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO) is a certification board for forensic dentists in the United States and Canada.
		In addition to recording the morphology of the dentition, the presenter claimed that the material, properly stored after impressing the teeth, could also be used as a source of DNA for identification purposes, as well as a source of the individual’s scent to be used by tracking dogs.
		The ABFO is a certifying organization for dentists who wish to become board certified in the field of forensic odontology, and as such, requires its Diplomates to maintain significant experience in the use of the human dentition for identification purposes.
	www.abfo.org /TP.htm (1209 words)

	Dentistry - Forensic Odontology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The scope of forensic odontology is wide and includes the examination of bitemarks inflicted by humans and animals in a variety of circumstances.
		In this case experts from the Forensic Odontology Unit examined five suspects, and eliminated the chief suspect and three others.
		Recently, the Unit was requested by the Government of another country to assess the real age of a young man facing death by execution, whose given age was challenged by the prosecution and became a critical Issue in determining whether the execution could legally be carried out.
	www.dentistry.adelaide.edu.au /forensic (580 words)

	Forensic odontology Article, Forensicodontology Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Forensic odontology (also called Forensic Dentistry) deals with the proper handling, examination andevaluation of dental evidence,which will be then presented in the interest of justice.
		The evidence that may be derived from teeth, is the age (in children) andidentification of the person to whom the teeth belong.
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	www.anoca.org /evidence/dental/forensic_odontology.html (169 words)

	Amazon.com: Forensic Dental Evidence : An Investigator's Handbook: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Forensic Dentistry contains numerous photgraphs 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.
		Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigator's Handbook by forensic dental consultant C. Michael Bowers is a straightforward and specialized instructional text dedicated to teaching the foundations of dental investigation methodology to providing "need-to-know" information for law enforcement, coroners, crime scene personnel, investigators, and medical-legal personnel.
		Forensic Dental Evidence is an expertly written and presented instructional that would form a core holding for any professional or academic Criminology or Forensic Science reference collection.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0121210421?v=glance (1130 words)

	Bite Marks as Evidence to Convict, article by Katherine Ramsland
		Guidelines for court testimony are set forth by the American Board of Forensic Odontology, in terms of how an expert should offer an analysis of bite mark comparisons in court.
		Forensic dental experts must be prepared for cross-examination that emphasizes the art of interpretation over the hard science of more precise identification processes.
		It must be noted that not all bite marks are of forensic value, especially since the analysis is generally vague.
	www.crimelibrary.com /criminal_mind/forensics/bitemarks/6.html (1227 words)

	Miami-Dade County - Medical Examiner
		Richard Souviron is the Chief of the Forensic Odontology section of the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department and Dr. William E. Silver is the consultant in Forensic Odontology.
		It is the responsibility of the forensic odontologist to provide the identification of a body by comparison of the original antemortem records and the postmortem dental records whenever possible.
		During the course of the year, the Forensic Odontology section conducts individual and group training in dental autopsy techniques and bite mark analysis.
	www.co.miami-dade.fl.us /medexam/odontology.asp (267 words)

	Forensic Science Resources on the Internet
		Forensic anthropologists apply standard scientific techniques developed in physical anthropology to identify human remains, and to assist in the detection of crime.
		Forensic anthropologists frequently work in conjunction with forensic pathologists, odontologists, and homicide investigators to identify a decedent, discover evidence of foul play, and/or the postmortem interval.
		The American Board of Forensic Odontology was organized in 1976 under the auspices of the National Institute of Justice with the mission to establish, enhance, and revise as necessary, standards of qualifications for those who practice forensic odontology, and to certify as qualified specialists those voluntary applicants who comply with the requirements of the Board.
	www.istl.org /03-spring/internet.html (6660 words)

	Forensic odontology -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Forensic odontology -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		The evidence that may be derived from (The kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal) teeth, is the age (in children) and identification of the person to whom the teeth belong.
		Bite marks are often found on children who are (A rude expression intended to offend or hurt) abused.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fo/forensic_odontology.htm (140 words)

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