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Bitemark Evidence

Forensic odontology is one of the more subjective areas of forensic science. There are no standards for determining whether a particular bite mark is or is not a "match" to a particular set of teeth. Nor is there any good evidence on the accuracy of alleged experts in this field.

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  • Forensics Library
    • Bitemarks Bitemarks
      Document *Bitemark Error Rates & Admissibility Problems Presentation handout by John Holdridge, CT Office of the Chief Public Defender.
      [ Submitter: D.C. PDS  |  more info ]
      Document Bowers on Bitemarks Website provides information on several cases and links to a research review spanning 1960-1998.
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      Document Forensic Odontology Overview Short overview contains a bibliography and weblinks.
      [ Submitter: DC PDS  |  more info ]