title: Bite marks in forensic dentistry: a review of legal, scientific issues.
abstract: Bite marks are an important and sometimes controversial aspect of forensic odontology. The discipline has recently received considerable attention in the media and in scientific realms. Although there are many cases in which bite mark evidence has been critical to the conviction or exoneration of criminal defendants, there is continuing dispute over its interpretation and analysis. This article explores the legal and scientific basis of bite mark evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Rothwell
mesh_terms: D001734:Bites, Human; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States