ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 6

Incidence of Bite Marks in a Selected Juvenile Population: A Preliminary Report
Koot, A
Community dental health supervisor, Clark County Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, NV

Richardson, A
Dental hygienist, NV

Martin, C
Coordinator of medical services, Clark County Juvenile Court Services, NV

Jackson, J
Dental hygienist, NV

Rawson, RD
Supervising dentist, Clark County Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, NV

Novosel, S
Dental hygienist, NV

Bender, T
Dental hygienist, NV

(Received 15 February 1983; accepted 17 May 1983)

Abstract

A study of the frequency of bite marks among sheltered children was conducted for a period of three months in the juvenile care facilities in Las Vegas, NV. The study demonstrated an incidence of 1 545 bite marks per 100 000 population. Analysis of the age, sex, and location of bite marks is presented. The study demonstrated an incidence comparable to diseases such as gonorrhea.

Keywords:
odontology, bite marks, child abuse, forensic dentistry, epidemiology

Paper ID: JFS11657J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11657J
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