Beschreibung:
David R. Senn, D.D.S. is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, (UTHSCSA) Dental School. He is the Director of the Center for Education and Research in Forensics, and the two-year Fellowship in Forensic Odontology. As a forensic odontologist with the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) he worked in victim recovery and dental identification in New York following the World Trade Center attacks, after the Shuttle Columbia disaster, and following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He is the Chief Forensic Odontologist for the Bexar County (Texas) Medical Examiner's Office. Dr. Senn is a member of the Board of Governors for the American Society of Forensic Odontology, a Fellow in the Odontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and is past- president (2009-2010) of the American Board of Forensic Odontology.
A product of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, this volume provides comprehensive and up-to-date information involving all facets of forensic dentistry. New information in this edition includes scientific principles and the need for more and better research in the field, oral and maxillofacial radiographic features of forensi
History of Forensic Odontology. Forensic Pathology. Science and Forensic Odontology. Dental Identification. Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Radiographic Features of Forensic Interest. Disaster Victim Identification. Missing and Unidentified Persons. Dental Age Estimation. Bitemarks. Animal Bitemarks. Abuse and Violence. Jurisprudence and Expert Witness Testimony. Organized Forensic Dentistry. Becoming Involved in Forensic Odontology. Appendix A: Educational Outcomes and Objectives. Appendix B: Past Presidents: American Society of Forensic Sciences. Index.