This theoretical course introduces oral hygiene updates of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and cleaning between the teeth. It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease and bad breath.
The most common types of dental disease are
- Tooth Decay (Cavities, Dental Caries)
- Gum Diseases, Including Gingivitis
- Dental hygienist
- Clinical staff with knowledge of medical standards
- Literally Everyone.
To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and Abilities necessary for good oral health and that oral hygiene can increase nutritional intake.
By the end of this course, participant will be able to understand:
- The components of basic oral care plan
- The role of proper dental hygiene for oral and systemic health
- The home care
- Mouth
- Dentures
- Treatment of dentures or partials for candidiasis
- The management of pain
- The management of “dry mouth”
- “Fact vs. Fiction.
- Teeth
- Tooth decay
- Teeth cleaning
- Dental sealants,
- Dental Hygiene:
- Dental plaque,
- Gingivitis
- Toothbrush,
- Dental floss
- Gingival Pockets,
- Toothpaste
- Fluoride
- Caries,
- Calculus
- Tooth brushing
- Manual tooth brush
- Electric tooth brush
- Flossing
- Interdental brushes
- Tongue scrapers
- Oral irrigation
- Single-tufted brushes
- Nutritional Status:
- “Dry Mouth”
- Signs and symptoms
- Vitamin C & Scurvy.
- Periodontal Disease
- Beneficial Foods
- Harmful Foods
- Chewing Gum
- Ice
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Oral Pain
- Sedative Mouth Rinse
- Mouthwash
- Saline
- Essential oils (EO) or cetyl pyridinium chloride (CPC)
- Chlorhexidine
- Sodium hypochlorite
- Denture care
- Oral Hygiene Disease Factors
- Why is Oral Care Neglected?
- Best Practice Oral Care Steps
