Child Minimum Recall Interval — ORE Part 1 MCQ

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EasyDental Public Health & EpidemiologyChild Minimum Recall IntervalORE Part 1

According to NICE CG19, what is the shortest routine interval that should normally be used between oral health reviews for a child under 18 years?

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Correct answer: E — 3 months

The correct answer is E. NICE CG19 states that the shortest routine interval between oral health reviews is 3 months. A recall interval below 3 months is not normally required for routine recall; more frequent attendance may be needed for treatment, emergency care or specific disease management rather than routine review. For children under 18, recall must be individualised according to disease level and risk, using practical intervals of 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Therefore, 6 and 12 months are possible child recall intervals but are not the minimum. Twenty-four months is the maximum interval for adults, not children.

Reference: NICE. Dental checks: intervals between oral health reviews (CG19), Recommendations 1.1.5–1.1.6, 2004, current guidance page checked July 2026. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg19/chapter/Recommendations