Table 1 Maternal Oral Screening tool for antenatal clinics
The maternal oral screening tool |
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Item 1. Do you have bleeding gums, swelling, sensitive teeth, loose teeth, holes in your teeth, broken teeth, toothache or any other problems in your mouth? Yes □ (1) No □ (0) If yes, visual inspection of oral cavity (optional to confirm Item 1) Item 2. Have you seen a dentist in the last 12 months? Yes □ (0) No □ (1) |
Items 1 and 2 are scored either 0 or 1. Participants with a total score ≥ 1 are referred for a dental check-up. |