Caries (Tooth Decay), Root, and Fracture Risk Assessment
Prepared By		Prepared For
Dr. William Sheffield 123 Main St. Seattle, WA 98101,   Phone: 555-555-1234, Fax: 555-555-6789 Exam Date: 2007-04-09		Mary Anderson Age: 46 Risk Assessment ID: fec00940-2566-455a-9c4a-da6526c11704 Patient PreViser ID: f73dfd87-8853-4404-86bb-43485afbf935

Your Risk Scores: Caries Risk Score: 2 Moderate Risk predicts your future disease state. Risk is determined by risk factors, which are distinct from the signs and symptoms of disease. Preventing disease requires treatment that reduces your risk factors. Low risk (1) means that you are unlikely to have a cavity whereas high risk (3) means that you are very likely to have a cavity within the next 3 years. Fracture Risk Score:2 Moderate This is the risk that a tooth or filling will fracture. The risk scale is 1, 2, and 3, with 3 representing high risk. Root Surface Risk Score:1 Low This is the risk that grooves or notches will occur in the roots of your teeth. These defects can increase sensitivity to hot and cold, cause an abscess, or weaken the tooth causing it to fracture. The risk scale is 1, 2, and 3, with 3 representing high risk.

Prevention - Active Intervention Prevention is based on risk and risk factors. This is treatment before disease is observed. Repair of the effects of disease rarely results in a condition as good as the original health state. Preventing disease eliminates tooth loss and reparative treatment. Fluoride Therapeutic oral rinses Occlusal Adjustment Bite guard Crown for at risk tooth    Communication Dental treatment cannot keep you healthy. Your participation is very important. The most common patient behaviors that influence health and treatment success are oral hygiene, nutrition, and smoking. You may receive advice, including resources for you to change to health-promoting behaviors. Oral hygiene Instruction Nutritional Counseling    Visit the Dentist Symptoms are warning signs that frequently appear too late in the disease process for the simplest, most predictable, least costly treatment. Regular visits to detect disease in the early stages can prevent more complex and expensive treatment. Better still are regular visits for preventive care targeted to your risk factors. 2 x year 3 x year 1 x year 4 or more per year Generally most effective May be effective Less likely to be effective

Oral Hygiene
	Oral Hygiene is of particular importance to you. You should learn improved methods of maintaining your teeth and gums. You can ask us to explain or show you oral hygiene hints online. We can show cleaning methods that you may not have tried before. These methods are easy, quick, not painful, and they can be a big contributor to improving your overall oral health.

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