Jurisprudence issues in forensic odontology.
This article exposes the dental profession in the legal environment and the rules that control the acceptance or rejection of expert witness testimony. Written by a practicing dentist and attorney, the author believes that the new forensic dentistry aspirant should develop mentoring relationships with more experienced medico-legal professionals to supplement traditional dental education.
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Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office, Ventura, California, USA.
D001734:Bites, Human; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice; D014481:United States