Citation

Golden GS. J. Calif. Dent. Assoc. 2015; 43(6): 309-314.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, California Dental Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26126346

Abstract

Bite marks are one component of forensic investigation requiring subjective interpretation for determining unknown source evidence to a putative suspect. Recent scrutiny has lead to questions about the scientific validity of patterned evidence, bite-mark analysis in particular, and its role in judicial proceedings. This article discusses some issues that persist in forensic circles and the difficulties surrounding the field of bite-mark analysis that inherently must employ human subjectivity in its execution of duty.

Language: en