Clean and store dentures

Question 1

supplies

Answer 1

-gloves
-denture toothbrush and toothpaste
-soaking solution
-trashcan
-2 hand towels or wash cloths
-denture cup
-hamper
-2paper towels

Question 2

before you begin

Answer 2

-cc beginning script
-gather supplies on a clean surface
-wash hands/gloves
-check body alignment
-line sink with a wash cloth
-line the counter with a towel
-ask the C for dentures

Question 3

Cleaning dentures

Answer 3

-check for chips or damage
-rinse dentures with cool water
-wet toothbrush and apply toothpaste
-brush inner and outer surfaces and teeth of dentures
-rinse to remove toothpaste
-place on clean towel
-repeat with other set of dentures
-rinse and place denture storage cup on clean towel

Question 4

storing the dentures

Answer 4

-put clean cool water in denture storage cup
-put denture in container
-ask C where they’d like the container

Question 5

after you finish

Answer 5

-clean and disinfect items used
-check body alignment
-cc items
-cc closing script