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.