Hygiene

the use of a commercially packaged kit with 8 to 10 premoistened, disposable cloths in a plastic bag or container and is another form of a bed bath

washing with a basin of water at the bedside

a dental appliance that replaces one or several teeth

cavities

thin edge of a skin at the base of the nail

artificial teeth

inflammation of the gums

those practices that help in promoting heath through personal cleanliness

covering

a medical doctor who treats eye disorders

a person who prescribes corrective lenses

those practices used to clean the mouth, especially brushing and flossing the teeth

washing only those body areas that are subject to greatest soiling or that are sources of body odor: generally, the face, hands, axillae, and perineal area

peri-care; techniques used to cleanse the perineum

condition that result in destruction of the tooth-supporting structures and jawbone

a substance composed of mucin and other gritty substances in saliva

person with special training in caring for the feet

dried crusts containing mucus, microorganisms, and epithelial cells shed from the mucous membrane

hardened plaque

using a single large cloth to cover and wash a client