Title: Module 7 Introduction
Course: DEH 1720 Dental Hygiene Course > Section: Module 7 - Self-Care Adjuncts Implant and Denture Self-Care

Introduction

Unfortunately patients usually cannot be 100% effective with plaque removal by using only a toothbrush. This module presents the various types of oral devices that are available to clean interproximal areas, areas around dental implants, along with devices used to clean removable partial dentures, full dentures, and the tongue.

The dental hygiene student must learn to evaluate each person’s oral cavity and make recommendations for adjunctive oral hygiene aids based on the patient’s needs. The dental hygiene student should be educated on these oral hygiene aids and must be able to demonstrate and teach the proper use of these aids to patients. The dental hygiene student should understand the situations when these aids are indicated and when and if they are contraindicated.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- State the purposes, indications, contraindications, techniques, advantages, and limitations of various adjunctive oral hygiene devices and procedures.
- Describe proper oral self‐care for dental implants.
- Explain the various procedures and cleansers used to prevent and control oral Candida infections.

Readings & Resources

Primary Preventive Dentistry--Chapter 12 and 13 pgs 163-221

Assignments & Activities

- Post in the Module 7 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 7 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Module 7 Video Presentation.