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The aim of this project was to explore the best method of delivering school-based, intra-oral examinations, by piloting a programme to identify children with dental decay with allied health professionals.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A quality improvement framework (Plan Do Study Act) was used for this oral health improvement project. The intervention included an oral health promotion session and an intra-oral check by a dentist or non-dental health professional. Those identified with cavitated dental decay were given an appointment with a dentist.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n In total, 122 children were targeted. There was an increased uptake of this programme when public health nurse (PHN)-led and this phase was lower cost as a PHN was already present in the school.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n PHNs were able to identify dental decay and provide referrals for further assessment in a high-risk population. PHNs could therefore play a role in the screening of children nationally for dental decay. 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