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==INTRODUCTION==



The Dental Assistant will be required to instruct and educate patients on dental home care.  Demonstrating brushing, flossing and effective plaque removal is in an important part of teaching patients POH.

After the completion of the following lessons you will be able to: [[File:Child patient.jpg|300|right]]
- reinforce self POH habits

- demonstrate best POH practices to educate patients and family members

- recommend appropriate toothbrushes, floss, and accessories for effective plaque removal



[[Lesson One-Preventive Oral Hygiene Basics]]

[[Lesson Two-Toothbrushes & Floss]]  
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[[File:Floss length.jpg|center|350 px]]






[[Lesson Three-Patient Instructions]]


[[File:Brushing model.jpg|300 px|center]]


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