Pilot study demonstrates effective oral health screening in mental health care, suggesting improvements in patient care.
The OHS presented high sensitivity and specificity and the application of this tool in the mental health care setting can bring an added value to clinical practice, as it is much shorter and hence more feasible to be used in the daily care for people with mental disorders and addictions. A valid screening tool for oral health in the mental health care setting can help caregivers detect people with oral disease or at risk for oral health problems. This allows targeted preventive measures, such as better oral hygiene practices and referrals to dental professionals.
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