Companion to Dental Anthropology presents a collection of original readings addressing all aspects and sub-disciplines of the field of dental anthropology--from its origins and evolution through to the latest scientific research. * Represents the most comprehensive coverage of all sub-disciplines of dental anthropology available today * Features individual chapters written by experts in their specific area of dental research * Includes authors who also present results from their research through case studies or voiced opinions about their work * Offers extensive coverage of topics relating to dental evolution, morphometric variation, and pathology