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Odontology: Bite Mark Analysis

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Despite the advantages that Odontology has provided, it has come with its’ own set of controversy, centering around bite mark analysis. In recent years critics have begun to speculate about the nature of bite-mark analysis. Rather than deduce based on the bite mark itself, forensic dentists often get as much information as possible about the suspected biter before performing the analysis. This might lead them to look for evidence that isn't actually there to fit the need. In addition, forensic dentists have given juries the impression that bite marks are as unique as fingerprints and/or DNA, but they're not. Despite what may be popular in culture today, there is no evidence to show that you can state that an individual was responsible for a

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