title: Dental records: An overview.
abstract: Dental records consist of documents related to the history of present illness, clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment done, and the prognosis. A thorough knowledge of dental records is essential for the practicing dentist, as it not only has a forensic application, but also a legal implication with respect to insurance and consumerism. This article reviews the importance of dental records in forensics.
authors.affiliation: K. V. G. Dental College, Sullai, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Charangowda