My first class was on foot care and oral hygiene. It was called, "Don't Put Your Foot in Your Mouth!" This class was fun to prepare for! All of the dentists who donated were so generous. I made goodie bags for each student that included: 1 toothbrush, 4 individually packed floss picks, toothpaste, 1 revealing tablet, and 2 nail files. Everyone was extremely grateful for their bag and seemed excited about their new stuff!
Class Outline for Foot Care and Oral Hygiene:
· Foot Care
o Why it’s important to take care of your feet
o Proper cleaning and drying of your feet
o Moisturizing your feet
o Socks and shoes
o Proper toenail cutting technique and when to let your doctor take care of it
o Inspecting your feet, having your doctor inspect your feet
o Diabetes and foot care
o Common Complication: hard skin, bunions, fungal infections, hammer toes, and corns
· Oral Hygiene
o What is good oral hygiene and why is it important?
o Daily mouth care
o Proper brushing and flossing techniques
o Inspecting your gums
o Dry Mouth
o Denture Care
o Common Complications: bleeding gums, white tongue, cracked teeth, cold sore, fizzy drinks and sour foods, bad breath, cracking in corners of mouth, chapped lips
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