Clinical Statistics of Dysphagia Rehabilitation Provided on Dental Visits to a Partner Hospital

Table 1

FOIS (functional oral intake scale).

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Level 1: nothing by mouth.

Level 2: tube-dependent with minimal attempts of food or liquid.

Level 3: tube-dependent with consistent oral intake of food or liquid.

Level 4: total oral diet of a single consistency.

Level 5: total oral diet with multiple consistencies but requiring special preparation or compensations.

Level 6: total oral diet with multiple consistencies without special preparation, but with specific food limitations.

Level 7: total oral diet with no restrictions.

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