Bite Marks: Litigating the Change in American Board of Forensic Odontology Guidelines

In March 2016, the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO) changed its Guidelines for bite mark analysis, significantly limiting the testimonial conclusions of board-certified experts. These changes open the door to post-conviction litigation for many, if not most, people convicted on such analysis, as well as potentially aiding in any pre-trial challenges. This webinar will give participants some of the basics of bite mark “science” (or lack thereof) and contextualize the change in Guidelines within that changing discipline.