The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Practice Test
OHAT Practice Test
OHAT Practice Test
Now, practice the Oral Health Assessment Tool by filling out the entire form for Mrs. Christine Carter. Photographs of Mrs. Carter's mouth appear below. She has a top full denture, and natural teeth on the lower back left and right. She is not cooperative with oral health care and does not want to open her mouth. Her husband has agreed to consent to and pay for any dental care she needs.
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OHAT Practice Answers
OHAT Practice Answers
| Person: | Completed by: | Date: / / | |
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Observation | Our Score | |
| Lips | smooth, pink, moist | 0 | |
| Tongue | normal, moist, roughness, pink | 0 | |
| Gums and tissues | redness under upper denture | 2 | |
| Saliva | moist tissues, watery and free-flowing saliva | 0 | |
| Natural teeth Present: Yes |
decay on tooth on lower left | 1 | |
| Dentures Present: Yes |
no broken areas but dentures are not named | 1 | |
| Oral cleanliness | food on one area of denture | 1 | |
| Dental pain | physical pain, signs of a badly broken down lower tooth, and behavioral signs of resistiveness | 2 | |
| Our Total Score: 7/16 |
We said:
- Refer the person to have a dental examination by a dentist.
- Complete Oral Health Care Plan and start oral health care interventions for the person.
- Review this person's oral health again in 2 to 3 months.
Oral Hygiene Care Plan (Chalmers, 2004 for use by the Iowa Geriatric Education Center; reviewed by Marchini, 2016; Review 2023)