dental records

noun

: the information about a person's teeth that a dentist has

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The coroner's office confirmed that the remains, found on April 16, were confirmed to be Hicks' after obtaining dental records for him and another missing individual. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 His identity was confirmed using dental records, officials said. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 May 2026 The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office used dental records to identify Noel, who hadn’t been seen alive since October 2022, Sorrells said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 According to officials, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office used dental records to verify the identity. Doug Myers, CBS News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dental records

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“Dental records.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20records. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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