Welcome Home. Welcome to Oral Health. Lora Kordyshevskiy Megan
Ernst Monica Seth
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Todays Agenda POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Oral Hygiene Products The
basics Oral Cancer What to look for Where to look for it How to
look for it Oral Complications Drugs Nutrition Oral-systemic
link
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Todays Agenda Q&A WORK STATIONS Oral Hygiene Products Oral
Cancer Screening POST-TEST & EVALUATION
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Oral Hygiene Products on the Market How to Care for Your
Teeth
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Oral Hygiene Products Manual Toothbrushes Brands include:
Crest, Colgate, \ Arm and Hammer, WaterPik
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Oral Hygiene Products Power Toothbrushes Oral-B -Sonicare Other
Brands?
Oral Hygiene Products Air Floss WaterPik Stim-U-Dent
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Oral Hygiene Products Mouthwashes Alcohol-Free
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Oral Hygiene Products Fluoride Rinses
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Oral Hygiene Basics Brush twice daily Morning and night
Recommended to use a power toothbrush Angle toothbrush at a 45
degree angle
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Oral Hygiene Basics Use a fluoridated toothpaste
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Oral Hygiene Basics Floss daily
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Oral Complications Drug/smoking effects Nutritional Counseling
Oral-Systemic Link
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Marijuana Periodontal Disease Rapid progression Dry Mouth
Cavity Cancer of Head & Neck Commonly found in the floor of the
mouth & tongue Gingival Hyperplasia Squamous Cell Carcinoma-
Leukoplakia
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Methamphetamine Meth Mouth Worn down teeth Chronic bruxism
Anxiety and/or withdrawals Jaw clenching Rampant Cavity Dry mouth
Poor diet Poor oral hygiene Dissolved enamel Acidity of chemicals
Stomach content Gingival lacerations Erosive chemicals Parageusia
Common bad taste
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Cocaine Smoking Wheezing Hoarseness Burns & oral lesions
Gingival Application Increase risk of cavities Enamel thinning Oral
lesions Snorting Loss of smell Nose bleeds Runny noses Irritation
& Inflammation Nasal septum Sinuses Palatal Defects Difficulty
swallowing, speaking, eating & drinking
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Tobacco 75% of all oral cancer is related to tobacco use Oral
Cancer Leukoplakia Squamous cell carcinoma Mucosal Lesions Occurs
frequently on the sides of the tongue, floor of the mouth, lip and
cheeks, but can be anywhere in the mouth Periodontal disease Rapid
progression Cavity High sugar content in smokeless tobacco
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Nutrition Frequency vs. Amount Do not graze Types of Food
Banana vs. apple Chocolate vs. caramel Soft-Drinks Acid = erosion
Sugar content
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Nutrition
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Oral-Systemic Link Periodontal Disease Heart Disease Stroke
Diabetes Cavity Infections (abscess) Gastrointestinal problem
Ulcers Stomach cancer Oral Lesions Autoimmune disorders HIV/AIDS
Nutritional deficiencies Immune deficiency Cancer
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ORAL CANCER: What, Where, and How?
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Oral Cancer Facts #6 killer in the world 30,990 new cases
diagnosed in US in 2006 7,430 died from oral cancer in 2006
http://www.jaapa.com/oral-cancer-how-to-find-this-hidden-killer-in-2-
minutes/article/130902/
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What to look for? Five most common signs and symptoms: 1.White
patches 2.Red patches 3.A sore that would not heal 4.Pain
5.Swelling
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White patches (leukoplakia) Most common Cannot be whipped off
Occasionally become cancerous
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Red patches (etythroplakia) Bright color Smooth Most often
become cancerous or malignant
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Mixed color
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Prolonged healing A sore that would not heal Most sores heal
within 10 to 14 days Call a doctor if it does not heal after 2
weeks Avoid hot and spicy foods and beverages Rinse mouth with warm
salt water
Reducing the risk of mouth cancer Not smoking Drinking less
alcohol Avoiding smokeless or chewing tobacco Eating a healthy
diet
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Where to look for it? 5 most common areas for cancer: Tongue
Floor of the mouth Cheek Soft/hard palate Lips
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Where to look for it? Tongue up to 75% Sides and back
http://www.jaapa.com/oral-cancer-how-to-find-this-hidden-killer-in-2-minutes/article/130902/
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Where to look for it? Floor of the mouth up to 15-20%
http://www.jaapa.com/oral-cancer-how-to-find-this-hidden-killer-in-2-minutes/article/130902/
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Where to look for it? Cheek up to 10%
http://www.jaapa.com/oral-cancer-how-to-find-this-hidden-killer-in-2-minutes/article/130902/
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Where to look for it? Soft palate up to 10-15% Hard palate up
to 5%
http://www.jaapa.com/oral-cancer-how-to-find-this-hidden-killer-in-2-minutes/article/130902/
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Where to look for it? Lips 5%
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How to look for it? You will need: Mirror Gauze Flashlight
(optional)
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How to look for it? Oral Cancer Self Check Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player
_detailpage&v=4oZw0FTZmy4
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How to look for it? Remove any dental appliances from your
mouth. Visually look and touch your mouth, including the lips and
gums. Check the roof of your mouth. Check the inside of the cheeks
and the back gums. Check the tongue, including the sides and
underneath. Check for enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and under
the jaw.