Mouth care with natural teeth

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1. Introduce yourself and greet the resident using their name.Checkpoint
2. Explain the planned care before starting and keep the resident informed as you work.Checkpoint
3. Raise the head of the bed and use pillows as needed to seat the resident upright at 60–90 degrees before fluids or brushing.Checkpoint
4. Cover clothing for protection and take the covering away when mouth care is finished.Checkpoint
5. Wet the toothbrush and add toothpaste before brushing.Checkpoint
6. Wear gloves for toothbrushing and the rest of mouth care, including rinsing the toothbrush and basin.Checkpoint
7. Gently brush tooth sides, chewing surfaces and the gum line.Checkpoint
8. Offer water in a cup for rinsing after brushing.Checkpoint
9. Provide an emesis basin or disposable cup for spitting, including after a rinse.Checkpoint
10. Leave the area around the resident’s mouth clean and dry.Checkpoint
11. Rinse, dry and store the basin; put used linen in the hamper, discard waste and dry the overbed table.Checkpoint
12. Ask which preferences the resident would like respected during care.Checkpoint
13. Apply Standard Precautions and the infection-control practices required for this care.Checkpoint
14. Check whether the resident is comfortable or needs anything while you work or before finishing.Checkpoint
15. Respect the resident’s rights throughout the task.Checkpoint
16. Maintain resident safety throughout the task.Checkpoint