This course shows the individual who is responsible for giving oral hygiene instructions to patients, a precise system to teach basic oral hygiene procedures. The system includes identifying the patient who needs instruction, use of the course Basic Oral Hygiene For Patients, and an exact script to follow during the instructions. This system can be tailored to address the needs of the patient.

This course was written by Dr. Rebecca Poling, orthodontist, Anchorage, Alaska, and faculty at the New York College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, New York City, New York.