A data collection kit for generating an oral condition data set that characterizes an oral condition of a patient, the data collection kit comprising one or more of:
- (i) at least one diagnostic instrument configured to facilitate characterizing at least a portion of the oral condition;
- (ii) instructions describing a method of generating at least a portion of the oral condition data set;
- and
- (iii) packaging that contains the at least one diagnostic instrument;
- wherein the instructions include instructions for delivering the oral condition data set to a service provider or a centralized service.