Requires DOH to use Basic Screening Survey to access oral health in children.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to assess children's oral health using the Basic Screening Survey, developed by dental health professionals. It mandates DOH, with dental staff, to collect random data samples from every county biannually on oral health status of preschool and school-aged children, with parental consent required for any data collection. All data must comply with privacy laws, and DOH must submit biennial reports to the Governor and Legislature with findings and recommendations. The survey is a screening tool to identify obvious dental issues, not a clinical exam or treatment plan. The bill directly affects children's oral health monitoring across New Jersey.