Title: Administer oral hygiene, including dental care and special mouth care.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Providing Personal Care

Administration should include following guidelines for

- brushing and flossing the client’s teeth
- caring for dentures (e.g., protecting the surface by using an appropriate toothpaste)
- providing special mouth care.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is oral hygiene important?
- What conditions require reporting an oral hygiene problem?
- How often should mouth care be performed?
- How can weight loss affect a person who wears dentures?