The aim of the 2004 National Oral Health Pathfinder Survey was to collect data on the oral health and hygiene habits of citizens in Nepal by interviewing and examining school-aged children and adults. The study focused on five age groups with 40 to 50 participants selected in each group: 5-6 years, 12-13 years, 15-16 years, 35-49 years and those aged 50 and older.

Data were collected on oral hygiene habits, periodontal health, sugar consumption, oral health care visits, tobacco use and oral health literacy.