DENTURE CARE – CLEAN A RESIDENT’S UPPER OR LOWER DENTURE

1) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.

2) Explain the procedure to be performed to the resident.

3) Line the bottom of the sink with a protective lining that would help prevent damage to the dentures. (Use a cloth towel or washcloth; do not use paper towels.)

4) Put on gloves.

5) Remove the denture from the cup.

6) Handle denture carefully to avoid damage being careful to avoid contamination.

7) Empty and rinse the denture cup.

8) Apply toothpaste.

9) Thoroughly brush denture, including the inner, outer, and chewing surfaces of an upper or lower denture. (Only one plate is used during testing. Toothettes may be utilized instead of a toothbrush as long as all surfaces listed are cleaned.)

10) Rinse denture using clean, cool water.

11) Place denture in the rinsed denture cup.

12) Add cool, clean water to the denture cup.

13) Clean and dry equipment and return to storage.

14) Discard the protective lining in the designated container.

15) Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

16) Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.

17) Remove gloves, turning them inside out as they are removed.

18) Dispose of gloves in a designated container.

19) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.