title: The expert witness.
abstract: More and more, dentists are being asked to be involved in medical-legal proceedings. The criteria for being an expert is based upon education, training, and experience, all of which every licensed practicing dentist possesses. Dental record-keeping and unbiased, thorough case analysis are the important factor involved in medical-legal litigation.
authors.affiliation: College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Glass
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony; D018732:Forensic Anthropology; D005553:Forensic Dentistry; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence