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Outcomes data made easy.

J M Iannello
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Dx Index is a quick and easy method for quantifying patients' oral health. A number scale from 1 to 10 provides an easy-to-understand assessment of the dental health status of either an individual or a large group. During routine oral examinations, areas such as decayed teeth, pocket depth, inflammation and oral hygiene are numbered by level. Reading the lowest number on a chart pertaining to these categories gives a rapid overall score of dental health.

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J M Iannello. 1999. Outcomes data made easy.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10079700/

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