The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Gums & Tissues

OHAT Scoring Instructions

0 = Healthy

Pink, moist,
smooth, no bleeding

1 = Changes

Dry, shiny, rough, red,
swollen, one ulcer/sore
spot under dentures

2 = Unhealthy

Swollen, bleeding, ulcers,
white/red patches, generalized
redness under dentures

OHAT - Gums & Tissue
Normal gums
Oral Health - Gum & Tissue

Red and swollen gums

Oral Health - Gum & Tissue

White and red patches
(acute candidal infection)

Oral Health - Gum & Tissue
Normal gums
Oral Health - Gum & Tissue

Red and swollen gums

Oral Health - Gum & Tissue

Swollen, bleeding gums

Oral Health - Gum & Tissue
Normal gums
Oral Health - Gum & Tissue
Ulcer on ridge under denture
Oral Health - Gum & Tissue
Generalized redness under denture
from denture stomatitis
(fungal infection)

OHAT Practice Quiz

Oral Health - Gum & Tissue

Practice using the Oral Health Assessment Tool by filling out the first part of the form for Mr. Johnson's gums and tissues, which are shown in the photograph.

Category 0 = Healthy 1 = Changes 2 = Unhealthy Category Scores
Gums & Tissues
pink, moist, smooth, no bleeding
dry, shiny, rough, red, swollen, one ulcer/sore spot under dentures
swollen, bleeding, ulcers, white/red patches, generalized redness under dentures  

 

OHAT Practice Answer

Category Observation Our Score
Gums and Tissues Gums are red and swollen in the lower front region 1

 

Oral Hygiene Care Plan (Chalmers, 2004 for use by the Iowa Geriatric Education Center; reviewed by Marchini, 2016; Review 2023)