Original Article

Year : 2018 | Volume : 3 | Issue : 1 | Page : 12 - 16

Trends in Forensic Odontology Publications: 2000–2015

Christos K. Papadopoulos, Angeliki Bouzala, Christos Stavrianos1, Panagiota Stavrianou1

Address for correspondence:

Dr. Christos K. Papadopoulos, E‐mail: 1603413@student.uwtsd.ac.uk

Abstract

Background:

In recent years, forensic odontology is facing a wide recognition as a consequence of the crucial role the discipline has in many legal and criminal cases, and experts in the field are constantly in research of more accurate and advanced methods.

Materials and Methods:

The contents of the most‐known peer‐review forensic journals were searched to identify the publications in forensic odontology from 2000 to 2015. They were categorized according to the topic, type, and origin of the publication.

Results:

There is a significant increase in publications in the recent years which primarily focus on dental age assessment, bite mark analysis, and dental identification. Most of the publications were research papers, and the majority of research is conducted in a few selected countries.

Conclusion:

It is fundamental that further research is needed to strengthen the forensic odontology investigation outcomes and to establish the standard protocols and international communications.

Key Words: Forensic journals, forensic odontology/dentistry, publications, research

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to cite this article:

Papadopoulos CK, Bouzala A, Stavrianos C, Stavrianou P. Trends in forensic odontology publications: 2000–2015. Int J Forensic Odontol 2018;3:12-6.