Upper or lower denture care

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1. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.
2. Tell the resident what you will do.
3. Protect the bottom of the sink with a cloth towel or washcloth to cushion the denture; do not use paper towels.
4. Put on gloves.
5. Take the denture out of its cup.
6. Handle the denture carefully to prevent damage and contamination.
7. Empty and rinse the denture cup.
8. Put toothpaste on a toothbrush or toothette.
9. Brush all inner, outer and chewing surfaces thoroughly. The test uses one plate; a toothette is allowed if every listed surface is cleaned.
10. Rinse the denture in clean, cool water.
11. Put it in the rinsed denture cup.
12. Add clean, cool water to the cup.
13. Clean and dry the equipment, then return it to storage.
14. Put the protective cloth in the designated container.
15. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout the task.
16. Leave the call light or signaling device within the resident’s easy reach.
17. Peel off the gloves inside out.
18. Discard the gloves in the designated container.
19. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.