The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Dental Pain
OHAT Scoring Instructions
OHAT Scoring Instructions
0 = Healthy |
1 = Changes |
2 = Unhealthy |
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no behavioral, verbal, or physical signs of dental pain |
are verbal and/or behavioral signs of pain such as pulling at face, chewing lips, not eating, aggression *A score of 1 should be referred to a dentist |
are physical pain signs (swelling of cheek or gum, broken teeth, ulcers), as well as verbal and/or behavioral signs (pulling at face, not eating, aggression) |
OHAT Practice Quiz
OHAT Practice Quiz
Practice using the Oral Health Assessment Tool by selecting the appropriate score for Mr. Johnson's oral pain. Mr. Johnson is cooperative, opens his mouth easily, and does not try to bite your fingers.
| Category | 0 = Healthy | 1 = Changes | 2 = Unhealthy | Category Scores |
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| Dental pain |
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| are verbal and/or behavioral signs of pain such as pulling at face, chewing lips, not eating, aggression |
OHAT Practice Answer
OHAT Practice Answer
| Category | Observation | Our Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dental pain | Cooperative, opens his mouth easily, and does not try to bite your fingers | 0 |
Oral Hygiene Care Plan (Chalmers, 2004 for use by the Iowa Geriatric Education Center; reviewed by Marchini, 2016; Review 2023)