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These procedures
have important characteristics for use in
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surveillance of
oral diseases, conditions, and risk behaviors:
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1) integrated
into existing data collection mechanisms
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2) data
collection is frequent and systematic, thus providing
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timely data
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3) data do not
rely on visual-tactile examinations
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4) when clinical
data needed, secondary data sources or
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visual screenings
used
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