Chapter 15 Oral Hygiene Assessment
Soft and Hard Deposits
Procedure 15-1 ORAL DEPOSIT ASSESSMENT
EQUIPMENT | |
Personal protective equipment | |
Antimicrobial mouth rinse | |
Mouth mirror | |
Periodontal explorer | |
Gauze | |
Disclosing solution | |
Cotton tip applicators | |
Compressed air | |
Intraoral light source | |
Client hand mirror | |
Oral hygiene assessment form (including a dental index) | |
STEPS | RATIONALES |
1. Place client in supine position; position light source /> |