The department may perform public oral health screening and
surveillance across the State of Texas.
(1) Regional dental teams perform open mouth screening
to assess the oral health of individuals.
(2) Regional dentists issue written findings, which
may include recommendation for a comprehensive exam.
(3) The data collected from oral health surveillance
may include:
(A) demographic data;
(B) dental history;
(C) history of tooth decay;
(D) presence of dental sealants; and
(E) early and urgent dental needs.
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