Oral health care assessment and plan
The six question oral health assessment tool has been developed to help non-dental health workers identify adults who are experiencing or who are at risk of poor oral health. The six simple questions are predictive of a person’s need for dental treatment.
A ‘yes’ to any of the questions 2-6 indicates a dental referral is required.
- Do you have any of your own natural teeth?
- Have you had pain in your mouth while chewing?
- Have you lost any fillings, or do you need a dental visit for any other reason?
- Have you avoided laughing or smiling because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?
- Have you had to interrupt meals because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?
- Have you had difficulty relaxing because of problems with your teeth, mouth or dentures?