Complete hand hygieneDisinfect dentures in Steradent or similar denture cleaning solution for 20-30minsPrepare a clean flat surface for the labelling procedure. Use the sterile field from a dressin...
Maintaining a healthy mouth:
Approach the resident in a relaxed and calm mannerUse a small amount of high fluoride toothpaste to brushnatural teeth twice a day (morning and night)Use a soft, sma...
Dental hygienist / oral health therapist – part of the aged care team poster
16 July 2020
Dental hygienists and oral health therapists are oral health professionals who provide preventative, educational and therapeutic dental services. Notify them:
If a resident is resisting oral car...
Dry mouth can make eating, swallowing and talking very uncomfortable.
Tips to managing dry mouth:
Maintain good oral hygiene for natural teeth & denturesKeep hydrated and increase tap wat...
These leaflets are written by nurses, doctors and experts with experience in aged care.
Use them to make sure you ask the right questions when:
Searching for a high quality residential aged c...
Oral Thrush is a creamy white lesion that can occur on thetongue, cheek, palate or tonsils.
Most commonly affects immunocompromised personssuch as the elderly.
Tips to managing oral thrush:
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Good oral health is vital for senior Australians’ overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. The need for dental care increases as people age, but deteriorating health, cognition and mobility c...
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