Peter W. Loomis D.D.S. - Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Odontology
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Peter W. Loomis D.D.S. - Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Odontology
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Bite Mark Injury Bite marks are an injury pattern made by teeth. Bite marks may be on human tissue, inanimate objects or food. Most often bite marks are inflicted on a victim by the perpetrator of a violent crime, but they can be made by the victim on the assailant, or self inflicted. If there is enough detail in the bite mark pattern, and if the pattern is properly preserved, documented and analyzed, a link may be made between the victim and the assailant as though a calling card were left behind. The injuries caused by teeth can appear as bruises, abrasions, lacerations and even avulsion of the tissue, depending on the intensity and duration of the biting force applied. Traces of saliva deposited during biting can be recovered to acquire DNA evidence which can be analyzed to determine the identity of the biter. With more than 20 years of experience in evaluating and analyzing bite mark injury, Dr. Loomis follows the American Board of Forensic Odontology's Guidelines and Standards in preserving and collecting evidence from the victim and suspect and in the analysis of the evidence. Beyond the ABFO guidelines the latest computer imaging technology and bitemark evaluation methodology is employed. Dr. Loomis can assist at any step in the bite mark analysis process, from collection and documentation of the evidence of victim and perpetrator, to evaluation and analysis of evidence, or review of another forensic odontologist's evaluation. Please call for guidance on the collection of evidence.
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