British Association for Forensic Odontology

British Association for Forensic Odontology
Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine and, in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in a court of law. The work of a forensic odontologist covers:
Identification of unknown human remains through dental records and assisting at the scene of a mass disaster
Age estimations of both living and deceased persons including neo-natal remains
Analysis of bite marks found on victims of attack
Identification of bitemarks in other substances such as wood, leather and foodstuffs
Analysis of weapon marks using the principles of bite mark analysis
Presentation of bite and weapon mark evidence in court as an expert witness
Assistance in building up a picture of lifestyle and diet at an archeological site.
British Association for Forensic Odontology
Dr J Reece
Dental Centre Chatham
Brompton Barracks
Chatham
Kent ME4 4UG
Tel: 01634 822262
bafomail@aol.com