Manual of Forensic Odontology.  CM Bowers & G Bell, Editors

The Manual of Forensic Odontology is an absolute must for anyone interested in the subject. It is a worthwhile resource for those beginning their careers and a valuable reference for those with more experience.  Written by a series of respected authors, all major aspects of the discipline are covered.  The Manual is currently in its third edition.  Those in the UK should note that many of the details of coroners and medical examiners relate only to the US.  Despite this, it is still essential reading.  The manual currently costs $79.00 and can be ordered from this site directly.  Ordering from the UK, it is priced at £66.45, a saving of £3.50.

Digital Analysis of Bitemark Evidence.  CM Bowers & R Johansen

Recently published this is an excellent guide to the digital analysis of bitemarks.  The spiral bound book covers the use of Adobe Photoshop to correct all manner of photographic distortion and overlay production.  The book comes with a computer disk containing sample images with which to work from.  This book is highly recommended for those who undertake bitemark case work, as the use of digital techniques is becoming the norm in such analyses.  The book currently costs $79.00 and can be ordered from this site directly.  UK residents can order by emailing us at bookorder@forensicdentistryonline.com for £79.00.  This includes postage and packing.

Forensic Odontology, G Willems

Recently published (2000) this is one of the newer texts on the subject.  This test is the published proceedings of the IOFOS 2000 meeting which was held in Leuven, Belgium.  The text of each of the major contributors is included as well as abstracts of the poster presentations.  The text is available in the US directly from this site at $55 or in Europe from the publishers at € 30,00.  You can contact the publishers here.

Simpson's Forensic Medicine, B Knight

The essential text for forensic medicine and essential reading for forensic dentists especially those challenging the DMJ(Odont) examination.  The 11th Edition is written by leading pathologist Bernard Knight and is illustrated with colour throughout.  The book is a paperback. It can be purchased from this site directly, in the UK for £35.00 and from the US for $49.50.

Child Homicide

This is a recommended text for the DMJ(Odont).  Sourced from the UK, and designed for the UK course, it can be purchased on line from this site for £50.00. Click here to purchase, a difficult to find text.  Contact the publisher's site here.

Colour Atlas of Forensic Pathology

Another book on the DMJ(Odont) reading list.  A re-edition of an old classic, replacing that 1975 volume, this is a beautiful book and well suited to any forensic dentists book shelf.  Not only for those in the UK, it can be purchase in the US for $199.95 and in the UK for £134.50

Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, B Knight

Another essential text for those undertaking the DMJ(Odont) examination.  Specific to the UK, this text can be purchased directly from this site for £23.95.

Butterworth's Police Law, J English, R Card

A recommended read on the DMJ(Odont) reading list and essential for all forensic dentists in the UK.  Purchased directly from this site, the text costs £20.95.

Forensic Dentistry, PG Stimson & CA Mertz,  Editors

This is a very well written book edited by two US forensic dentists.  Presented in hard cover with numerous illustrations the authors describe all aspects of forensic odontology with sections on bitemarks, identifications, mass disasters and legal aspects of the discipline.  The book is an easy read and is of most use to those who are considering beginning forensic dentistry.  An extremely useful guide to legal cases is included.  The book costs $94.95 and can be ordered from this site directly. Ordering from the UK, the book is priced at £63.99.

Craniofacial Identification in Forensic Medicine, JG Clement & DL Ranson, Editors

This is a beautiful book.  It covers all aspects of craniofacial identification, from the reflection of oral tissues to facial reconstruction.  Pages on the duplication of skulls, the effect of ageing on recognition and forensic dentistry make the text an excellent reference.  Written for experts and interested beginners alike the book is an easy read.  Presented in large format hardback, this is an expensive buy.  Nonetheless, it is recommended.  You can buy this text from this site directly for $169.50. UK residents can order locally for only £118.75, normally £125. This book is recommended reading for the DMJ.

Clinical Forensic Medicine

Once again, a DMJ(Odont) text ideal for forensic dentists revising for this exam.  A detailed overview of forensic medicine, it supplements Simpson's extremely well.  A more advanced text, it answers all questions regarding evidence collection, mortuary hazards, etc.  Difficult to source, this text can be purchased on-line for £49.50.

Other books not currently in press

Practical Forensic Odontology, DH Clark

Published by Butterworth-Heinemman, this is a textbook for those challenging the DipFOd exam in the UK.  The book is listed at Blackwell's website - but we are unable to confirm availability at this time.  The book is listed at £62.50. 

A Colour Atlas of Forensic Dentistry, DK Whittaker, DG MacDonald

This is a beautifully illustrated, practical guide to all aspects of forensic dentistry with case examples throughout.  Published by Mosby, it is hard backed.  Blackwell's list the title, but the publisher is not presenting it on their website currently.  The book is listed with Blackwell's at £55.00.

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