skill 5 Clean upper and lower dentures

Step 1

Puts on clean gloves before handling denture.

Step 2

Bottom of sink is lined and/or sink is partially filled with water before denture is held over sink.

Step 3

Rinses denture in moderate temperature running water before brushing the teeth.

Step 4

Applies denture toothpaste to toothbrush.

Step 5

Brushes all surfaces of denture.

Step 6

Rinses all surfaces of denture under moderate temperature running water.

Step 7

Rinses denture cup and lid.

Step 8

Places denture in denture cup with moderate temperature water/solution and places lid on cup.

Step 9

Rinses toothbrush and places in designated toothbrush basin/container.

Step 10

Maintains clean technique with placement of toothbrush and denture.

Step 11

Sink liner is removed and disposed of appropriately and/or sink is drained.

Step 12

Removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and washes hands.