Core Clinical Domains for the Integration of Oral Health and Primary Care Practice
| Core Clinical Domain | Definition |
|---|---|
| Risk assessment | The identification of factors that affect oral health and overall health |
| Oral health evaluation | Integrating subjective and objective findings based on completion of a focused oral health history, risk assessment, and a clinical oral health screening |
| Preventive intervention | Recognition of options and strategies to address oral health needs identified by risk assessment and evaluation |
| Communication and education | Targets individuals and groups regarding the relationship between oral and systemic health, risk factors for oral health disorders, effect of nutrition on oral health, and preventive measures appropriate to mitigate risk at both the individual and population levels |
| Interprofessional collaborative practice | Shares responsibility and collaboration among health care professionals in the care of patients and populations with, or at risk of, oral disorders to ensure optimal health outcomes |