Summary of published criticisms of bitemark foundations and responses by forensic odontologists

Abstract

This report provides supplemental information to NISTIR 8352 Bitemark Analysis: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review. This report summarizes the concerns raised about bitemark analysis by various groups including the National Academy of Sciences, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Responses given by members of the bitemark analysis community are also provided.