The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Gums & Tissues
OHAT Scoring Instructions
OHAT Scoring Instructions
0 = HealthyPink, moist, |
1 = ChangesDry, shiny, rough, red, |
2 = UnhealthySwollen, bleeding, ulcers, |
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![]() Red and swollen gums |
![]() White and red patches |
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![]() Red and swollen gums |
![]() Swollen, bleeding gums |
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![]() from denture stomatitis (fungal infection) |
OHAT Practice Quiz
OHAT Practice Quiz

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 |
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Gums & Tissues |
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dry, shiny, rough, red, swollen, one ulcer/sore spot under dentures |
OHAT Practice Answer
OHAT Practice Answer
Category | Observation | Our Score |
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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)