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DTH 127 Oral Hygiene

ND1 levelMedical & Health Sciences23 topics

DTH 127 covers 23 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Oral physiotherapy
  2. Objectives of oral physiotherapy
  3. Oral cleansing mechanisms
  4. Gingival massage
  5. Types of toothbrushes
  6. Toothbrush structure and characteristics
  7. Preferred brushing plane
  8. Care of toothbrush
  9. Tooth brushing methods
  10. Comparison of brushing methods
  11. Advantages and disadvantages of brushing methods
  12. Areas requiring emphasis during tooth brushing
  13. Tooth brushing planes
  14. Toothbrush bristle properties
  15. Composition of dentifrices
  16. Areas of emphasis in brushing
  17. Traditional tooth cleaning methods
  18. Chewing sticks
  19. Interdental cleaning agents
  20. Oral irrigation
  21. Mouthwash agents
  22. Disclosing agents
  23. Oral hygiene problems

A sample from this course

One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Oral physiotherapy

Oral physiotherapy is the application of therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and functional training to improve the mobility, strength, and coordination of the oral and maxillofacial structures. Mastering assessment, exercise prescription, and evidence‑based modalities is essential for diagnosing and managing conditions such as dysphagia, temporomandibular joint disorders, and post‑surgical rehabilitation.

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