I. What is Periodontal Disease?
a. Etiology of gum disease
b. causes of gum disease
II. Recognizing Certain Dental Diseases
a. Oral cancer
b. Candida
c. Tooth decay
d. Gum disease
a. Stroke
b. Heart disease
c. Respiratory infection
d. Diabetes
IV. An Unhealthy Mouth
a. Malodor
b. Difficulty chewing or eating
c. Gums that are swollen
V. Providing Oral Care to Your Patient
a. How to brush a patient’s mouth
b. Manual vs. electric
c. Products that help
This course is designed to educate, inform, and motivate the health care professional in providing basic oral health care needs to their patients. To recognize oral diseases such as oral cancer, gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss. To show the link between heart disease, strokes, and respiratory infections with oral health.
- Darci Trill MS,RDHAP #56
Master's Degree in Gerontology
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice
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