Oral Hygiene Coaching 2 PDF

Oral Hygiene Coaching 2 Julie Watson and Rhona Mann Founda:ons in Clinical Skills and Prac:ce Year 1 Summary To re cap on informa-on gained at the last session To put into prac-ce informa-on gained at the last session To feel con5dent giving Oral hygiene advice to another person Re Cap Wha...

Oral Hygiene Coaching 2 Julie Watson and Rhona Mann Founda:ons in Clinical Skills and Prac:ce Year 1 Summary To re cap on informa-on gained at the last session To put into prac-ce informa-on gained at the last session To feel con5dent giving Oral hygiene advice to another person Re Cap What have we learnt so far? Tooth Brushing Check technique 5rst – ask Light pressure pa-ent to demonstrate 45 degree angle towards Ask pa-ent to bring own gingival margin tooth brush – assess brush Check for abrasion Advise on “good” brush Ask for demo of new Correct technique techniques 2 teeth at a -me Correct as required Interdental Cleaning Ask pa-ent to demonstrate Can you recommend other what they use products – where & why Is it appropriate for their Remember to keep teeth – right size brushes informa-on to a minimum at Floss technique – are they each visit, don’t overload sawing, using a C shape, Check new techniques – ask placing the Loss for a demo subgingivally, is it an eMec-ve Correct as necessary technique? Prac:cal Session It is essen-al to conduct this session as if your partner were a real pa-ent You will need to make full explana-ons of all the appropriate techniques you are advising, in a terminology understandable by your pa-ent Final Thoughts What went well What have you learnt What did you struggle with Are you con5dent to give OHI to a real pa-ent What obstacles do you think you may come across What will you do if a pa-ent just isn't interested www.clipartbest.com Thank you! Oral hygiene coaching is the most important role of a dental hygienist or therapist. It must be delivered to each pa-ent as an individual as their needs require. It should never be condescending or rude. Should always be based at a level the pa-ent can understand. May take many aYempts before change is evident. Be kind, be pa-ent.