Indices and methods for measurement of dental diseases, WHO Oral Health Surveys:

Extracts from WHO Oral Health Surveys, 4th ed, 1997 Dentition status (Recording of Caries etc) CPI (Recording of Periodontal Status) Dental fluorosis (Recording of fluorosis according to Dean's index) Pathfinder survey (Design of Oral Health Survey)

Extracts from WHO Oral Health Surveys, 3rd ed, 1987 (included as a reference for earlier studies conducted according to the 3rd edition) Tooth status (Recording of Caries etc) CPITN (Recording of Periodontal Status) Pathfinder survey (Design of Oral Health Survey)

Calculation of DMFT, DMFS and Significant Caries Index (SiC) Index for caries prevalence: DMFT and DMFS (explanation and online calculation) Significant Caries Index (SiC) (online calculation)

Calculation of Incidence Rates of Cancer Age standardized Incidence Rates per 100 000 world population Annual Incidence Rates per 100 000 by Age group (years)

Oral Hygiene Indices Oral Hygiene Indices

Assessment Forms for Clinical Investigations Forms to record caries etc

Cleft Lip & Palate Definitions & Explanations

Additional information "Additional information" - Frequently asked questions

Glossary Glossary of terms often used in the dental literature

For Information about Atraumatic Restorative Treatment, Milk fluoridation and
Affordable toothpaste - see WHO Oral Health Projects.