### Question
How is the "tooth-level surveillance" defined?


### Answer
The term **tooth-level surveillance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280k* as follows -

> 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**

