title: Jurisprudence issues in forensic odontology.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office, Ventura, California, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bowers
mesh_terms: D001734:Bites, Human; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice; D014481:United States