Title: Administer oral hygiene products.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-18) > Section: Examining Administration of Prepared Instillations and Treatments

Administration should include knowledge of

- the necessity of providing care of the mouth, teeth, gums, and/or dentures at least twice daily, preferably after each meal
- types of oral hygiene products
  - mouthwash
  - toothpaste
  - dental floss
  - denture cleaning products

- how to use oral hygiene products
  - read package labels and refer to HCP orders for amounts and frequency
  - follow the procedures for providing oral care (e.g., brushing, flossing, denture cleaning)

- the potential problems of failing to provide oral care
  - serious problems such as gum disease
  - a decreased appetite and weight loss
  - linked to a decreased life span.