Branch of dentistry, which in the interest of the law, that deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and the proper evaluation, interpretation and presentation of such evidence. This discipline deals with human identification, examination and assessment of bitemark evidence and orofacial injuries along with age assessment and cases of malpractice and fraud. (OSAC Crime Scene/Death Investigation Committee)
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