The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Outcomes

OHAT Scoring

____  Refer person to have a dental examination by a dentist.

____  Person or family/ guardian refuses dental treatment.

____  Complete Oral Health Care Plan and start oral hygiene care interventions for person.

____  Review this person's oral health again on: Date _______ / _______ / _______ .

  • Check if the older person needs to be referred to a dentist, especially if there is a score of 1 or 2 for any category.
  • Check if the older person and/or their family/guardian has refused dental treatment.
  • Check if you are going to complete the Oral Health Care Plan (OHCP).
  • Check if you are going to review the older person's oral health again and then enter the future review date.

OHAT Practice Quiz

Practice using the Oral Health Assessment Tool by selecting the appropriate score for Mr. Johnson.  Mrs. Johnson gives consent for her husband to have an examination done by the dentist.

OHAT Practice Answer

We said: 

  • Refer person to have a dental examination by a dentist
  • Complete Oral Health Care Plan and start oral hygiene care interventions for 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)