This document discusses forensic pedodontics and child abuse. It notes that child abuse affects an average of 7,200 children per year in India. It defines forensic odontology and discusses the significance of examining dental evidence at crime scenes, such as identifying bite marks and using dental records to identify remains. Newer forensic techniques discussed include DNA fingerprinting, xeroradiography, and UV photography. The role of dentists is also outlined, such as examining and documenting injuries in living abuse victims and aiding in identification and age estimation of deceased children. It stresses the importance of forensic dentistry in establishing justice.