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<p>Contributors xiv</p> <p>Dedications xvi</p> <p>Preface xviii</p> <p><b>1 Foundation knowledge in forensic odontology 1<br /> </b><i>Jules A. Kieser, Jane A. Taylor, Zaf Khouri and Maurice Churton</i></p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p>A short history of forensic odontology 2</p> <p>Forensic odontology in Australia 5</p> <p>Forensic odontology in New Zealand 10</p> <p>Working as an odontologist 19</p> <p>References 20</p> <p><b>2 Jurisprudence and forensic practice 23<br /> </b><i>David L. Ranson</i></p> <p>Legal systems and the healthcare community 23</p> <p>Types of law 28</p> <p>The coronial system 32</p> <p>The investigators within the coroner’s jurisdiction 38</p> <p>Court procedures and the expert medical witness 41</p> <p>Report writing 57</p> <p>Reference 63</p> <p>Recommended reading 63</p> <p><b>3 Anatomy and morphology 64<br /> </b><i>Mark Leedham and Erin F. Hutchinson</i></p> <p>Dental anatomy and morphology 64</p> <p>Osteology of the juvenile and adult craniofacial complex 77</p> <p>References 130</p> <p><b>4 Forensic pathology 134<br /> </b><i>David L. Ranson and Norman Firth</i></p> <p>The role of the forensic pathologist 134</p> <p>The medico‐legal autopsy 135</p> <p>Radiological examination 140</p> <p>External examination 141</p> <p>Internal examination 144</p> <p>Post‐autopsy procedures 154</p> <p>Injuries 155</p> <p>Injury and cause of death 165</p> <p>References 166</p> <p>Recommended reading 166</p> <p><b>5 Human identification 167<br /> </b><i>Stephen Knott</i></p> <p>Human identification 167</p> <p>Methods of identification 168</p> <p>Human dentition 169</p> <p>Role of the primary identifiers 171</p> <p>Ante‐mortem dental data 173</p> <p>Radiographic images: facial sinuses and anatomical features within the bone 176</p> <p>Superimposition 178</p> <p>Facial reconstruction 179</p> <p>References 183</p> <p><b>6 Mortuary techniques 185<br /> </b><i>Alain G. Middleton</i></p> <p>The dental post‐mortem 185</p> <p>Components of a dental post‐mortem 186</p> <p>Equipment – basic requirements 186</p> <p>‘Tools of the trade’ 188</p> <p>Radiographic equipment 192</p> <p>CT scanning equipment 192</p> <p>Teeth for DNA analysis 192</p> <p>The ‘what and how’ 193</p> <p>Recording of the findings 197</p> <p>Procedure – putting it all together 203</p> <p>Reporting recording of results 207</p> <p>Reference 208</p> <p><b>7 Age assessment 209<br /> </b><i>Richard Bassed, Jeremy Graham and Jane A. Taylor</i></p> <p>Introduction 209</p> <p>Some history of age assessment 211</p> <p>A brief review of dental development 212</p> <p>Developments in dental‐age assessment 214</p> <p>Current age‐estimation methods 215</p> <p>Australasian specific research in dental age estimation 217</p> <p>Concluding remarks 221</p> <p>References 224</p> <p><b>8 Bite marks 228<br /> </b><i>Alex Forrest and Alistair Soon</i></p> <p>Introduction 228</p> <p>Describing bite marks 229</p> <p>The process of biting and how it relates to bite marks 235</p> <p>The individuality of the dentition and its transfer to the bite mark 236</p> <p>Imaging in bite mark cases 238</p> <p>Undertaking the case 249</p> <p>Presenting bite mark evidence in court 273</p> <p>Sources of potential distortion and error in bite mark cases 275</p> <p>Limitations of bite mark analysis and reporting the outcomes of bite mark comparisons 277</p> <p>Can we determine the age of the biter from the injury arch dimensions? 279</p> <p>Can we visually age bite marks? 280</p> <p>Swabbing for DNA 280</p> <p>Conclusion 281</p> <p>Future directions 282</p> <p>References 283</p> <p><b>9 Forensic odontology in disaster victim identification 286<br /> </b><i>Hugh G. Trengrove</i></p> <p>Disasters and disaster planning 286</p> <p>DVI phase 1: the Scene phase 298</p> <p>DVI phase 2: the Post‐mortem phase 310</p> <p>DVI phase 3: the Ante‐mortem phase 323</p> <p>DVI phase 4: the Reconciliation phase 327</p> <p>DVI phase 5: the Debrief 331</p> <p>References 335</p> <p><b>10 Forensic anthropology 336<br /> </b><i>Denise Donlon, Russell Lain and Jane A. Taylor</i></p> <p>The scope of forensic anthropology 336</p> <p>Assessment of ancestry 336</p> <p>Assessment of sex 339</p> <p>Sexual dimorphism in the dentition 342</p> <p>Assessment of age 343</p> <p>Comparative anatomy 344</p> <p>Historical remains 347</p> <p>Conclusion 351</p> <p>References 351</p> <p><b>11 Applied forensic sciences 355<br /> </b><i>David C. Kieser, Terry Lyn Eberhardt, Gemma Dickson and J. Neil Waddell</i></p> <p>Introduction 355</p> <p>Crime scene protocols 356</p> <p>Forensic entomology 358</p> <p>Forensic microbial aquatic taphonomy 363</p> <p>The use of energy‐dispersive spectroscopy in forensic investigations 369</p> <p>References 375</p> <p><b>12 Odontology opinions 377<br /> </b><i>Denice Higgins and Helen James</i></p> <p>Introduction 377</p> <p>General principles 377</p> <p>Types of opinions 379</p> <p>Report writing 399</p> <p>References 400</p> <p><b>13 Forensic odontology management 402<br /> </b><i>Helen James and Denice Higgins</i></p> <p>Introduction 402</p> <p>Administration 402</p> <p>Education 414</p> <p>Research 415</p> <p>Conclusion 416</p> <p>References 417</p> <p><b>14 Application of post‐mortem computed tomography to forensic odontology 419<br /> </b><i>Richard Bassed and Eleanor Bott</i></p> <p>Introduction 419</p> <p>Computed tomography and medico‐legal death investigation 421</p> <p>Application of PMCT to odontology 423</p> <p>Computed tomography and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) 428</p> <p>Conclusion 435</p> <p>References 435</p> <p>Index 438</p>

Editors <br /><br /><b>Jane A. Taylor</b> Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia <br /><br /><b>Jules A. Kieser</b> (Deceased) Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand

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 dentistry that assists the legal system in the handling, analysis and interpretation of dental evidence. <br /><br /><i>Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice</i> pulls together the very latest research findings and advice on best practice and essential skills, including aspects of forensic science that provide a well-rounded educational experience for the reader. Chapters provide coverage of anatomy and morphology, mortuary techniques, physical anthropology, applied forensic sciences, child and elder abuse, and facial approximation. The text introduces the various topics and discusses underpinning philosophies without being an exhaustive historical treatise. Appropriate case studies are used to highlight issues, and references to current research are provided to stimulate further reading and research. <br /><br />Written by experienced practitioners in the field, this informative introductory text is invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as experienced dentists, wishing to gain experience or pursue a career in forensic odontology. This text will be a welcome addition to the forensic odontological libraries of all practising forensic odontologists.

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