### Question
How does the law define tooth-level surveillance?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280k*, **tooth-level surveillance** is defined as:

> a clinical examination where an examiner looks at each dental surface, on each tooth in the mouth and as expanded by the Division of Oral Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part T-Oral Healthcare Prevention Activities**

