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Definition: Detailed visual-tactile assessment accomplished with dental instruments and a light source in a survey that provides more detailed information than basic screening
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Epidemiologic Examination
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What is the difference between clinical examination and epidemiologic examination?
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Clinical examination involves a clinical diagnosis and a treatment plan, whereas epidemiologic examination doesn’t
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Definition: A program that was set up in conjunction with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) to monitor data on national levels and state levels
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National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)
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What THREE main areas are the National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) responsible for monitoring?
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1. Monitor the burden of oral disease
2. Monitor the utilization of the oral health care delivery system 3. Monitor the utilization of community water fluoridation |
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What are the NINE oral health indicators for the National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)?
National oral health surveillance system: oral health indicators. (2010, July 23). Retrieved on September 29, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/nohss/ |
1. Dental visits
2. Teeth cleaning 3. Complete tooth loss 4. Loss of six or more teeth 5. Fluoridation status 6. Dental sealants 7. Caries experience 8. Untreated tooth decay 9. Cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx |
