Risk Assessments

risk assessments

why do we conduct risk assessments?

what are the 3 major risk assessments we complete in our clinics?

-caries risk assessment

-periodontal risk assessment

-oral cancer risk assessment

risk factors

-conditions for which a demonstrable link between the factor and the associated disease has been shown to exist

protective factors

-conditions which have been demonstrated to prevent or mitigate disease progression

-examples: fluoridated drinking water, fluoride toothpaste/mouthwash, good oral hygiene, good salivary flow

multiple caries risk assessment tools

ADA caries risk assessment tool

CAMBRA questionnaire and score sheet

what are the modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors in the CAMBRA assessment?

CAMBRA clinical guidelines for patients 6 years and older

periodontal risk predictions

model of periodontal disease progression

periodontal risk assessment form from Epic

periodontal disease risk factors

-current disease status and osteoporosis considered nonmodifiable

-certain medications generally nonmodifiable (medically necessary)

interventions for patients with high periodontal risk

oral cancer

when a patient is high risk for oral cancer

oral cancer risk assessment