Risk Assessment Tool
Oral Health Risk Assessment tools should document the following components:
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Caries risk and protective factors
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Clinical findings
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Anticipatory guidance provided
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Referral to a dental home
The AAP Oral Health Risk Assessment Tool pilots found:
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Majority of practices reported the tool easy to implement.
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Clinicians did not need to significantly alter current practice to incorporate risk assessment.
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Oral health recommendations can be implemented in just 2 minutes during the well child visit.
Reference
American Academy of Pediatrics. Oral Health Initiative. Oral health risk assessment: training for pediatricians and other child health professionals. View site here.