Nursing Home Lesson Plan
Nursing Home Lesson Plan
Nursing Home Lesson Plan
DHY 251
b. Denture care
i. Plaque removed by brushing only
ii. Taken out each night to prevent infection
1. Denture stomatitis from failing to take them out each
night
iii. Fungal infections caused by lack of care
iv. Denture brush used to clean dentures
v. Only denture paste to be used
vi. Place in water overnight in labeled denture container
vii. Brush remaining teeth, tongue and palate to prevent
infection
viii. Report to dentist if dentures are not fitting correctly or sore
gums are present
d. Oral Screenings
i. Areas to check
ii. Report any discomfort, broken or cracked teeth, dry mouth,
sores
iii. Angular Chelitis
iv. Cancer
v. Oral Candidiasis
vi. Broken/decayed teeth
e. Resistant residents
i. Quiet room with no distractions
ii. Tell-show-do approach
iii. Praise often
iv. Individualized to resident
v. Never use force
vi. Build trust
V. Closure
a. Review
i. Importance of oral care
ii. Common pathology seen in elderly
iii. Basic care for dentures/partials
iv. Basic care for natural teeth
v. Oral screenings
vi. Resistant residents
VII. Evaluation
a. Questions
i. Name 3 reasons oral health is important?
ii. Name some ways to properly care for dentures and
partials?
iii. What are some things to look for in the oral cavity that are
abnormal?
iv. How are systemic diseases such as diabetes, linked to
periodontal disease?
Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will be able to answer these
questions with 80% proficiency by a show of hands or answering questions
individually.