dental records

noun

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

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The department later contacted investigators and obtained Robinson’s dental records, the sheriff’s office said. David Chiu, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025 This month, the California Department of Justice’s Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit confirmed that a forensic odontologist and staff compared dental records for Jane Doe and Riley, who was reported missing over 300 miles away in San Diego County. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025 The body was believed to be Russell, and the Grand County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his identity using dental records, and his next of kin was notified, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025 Russell was identified by the Grand County Coroner’s Office using his dental records, according to sheriff’s officials. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 June 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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