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Dental issues documented in EMR for survivors reporting moderate to severe “problems with teeth”.*
| Teeth problem Item score ≥ 5(%) | ORN | Missing teeth | Periodontal disease | No abnormal findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 (13%) | 28 (20%) | 48 (38%) | 54 (43%) | 23 (18%) |
Despite reporting dental challenge, 18% of this cohort had no documented oral/dental problem.
