The Kayser-Jones Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE).

WHY: Oral health is an important contributor to the health and well-being of older adults. Recent associations between oral health and systemic disease have led to renewed interest in oral health and its contribution to health outcomes. A growing emphasis, therefore, has been placed on the inclusion of an oral health assessment as part of routine medical checkups. Part of this success relies on a valid and reliable oral health assessment tool.