What Can Forensic Odontology be Used For?

The jurisprudence of forensic odontology in criminal cases has become increasingly contested in the use of criminal court cases.  Dental evidence can be used in quite a few ways. First, there is age determination, which can be made through the size and shape of...

Teeth in Folklore

Teeth have been a part of various folklore throughout history and all around the world. Teeth are an integral part of life and stronger than any other substance in the body, but for millennia, how and when they grow and why they can cause so much pain have been...

Early Forensic Odontology

The first known application of forensic odontology occurred during the rule of Roman Empire with the case of Lollia Paulina. In 49 AD, at the request of Julia Agrippina, the wife of Emperor Claudius, Lollia Paulina, Agrippina’s rival, was ordered to commit suicide. As...

The Most Infamous Bite Mark Case

Dr. Richard Souviron presents evidence at Ted Bundy’s appeal trial. One of the most famous criminal cases to result in a conviction based on bite mark analysis is that of Ted Bundy. Bundy was a generally charming man, liked by the public throughout his...

Rituals Surrounding Teeth

MODERN RITUALS Rituals related to the teeth have persisted throughout human history and have taken many forms. These rituals are often important for acceptance into society and widely known within a culture. In modern society, our rituals are more focused on cultural...
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