Education

The latest list of covered and non-covered dental services can be found on the OHP Dental services program website under the “Covered/non-covered dental services” heading.

Dental Care Every Day (PDF) is a guide for providing oral care for people with developmental disabilities.

Dry Mouth (PDF) is an informational brochure about how to combat dry mouth, or xerostomia.
Dental Hygiene for Residents in Long Term Care Facilities – Part 1

View more videos from this series and other like it on our YouTube channel!

Mouth Care Without a Battle contains four modules addressing mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairments. It also Provides CE credit for nurses and CNAs.  The set combines best practices in oral hygiene with techniques to overcome resistance to care among persons with dementia and related conditions.
www.mouthcarewithoutabattle.org

How to Brush the Teeth of Another Person and Handling Resistance to Daily Hygiene Services are DVDs by Specialized Care Co, Inc. for Parents and Caregivers.
www.specializedcare.com

Brushing Up on Mouth Care is a five disc educational series focusing on personal daily mouth care for older adults and covers oral health basics, products, dementia, palliative care, and assessing oral health.

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