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bag bath
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
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bed bath
washing with a basin of water at the bedside
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bridge
a dental appliance that replaces one or several teeth
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cuticles
thin edge of a skin at the base of the nail
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dentures
artificial teeth
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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hygiene
those practices that help in promoting heath through personal cleanliness
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ophthalmologist
a medical doctor who treats eye disorders
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optometrist
a person who prescribes corrective lenses
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oral hygiene
those practices used to clean the mouth, especially brushing and flossing the teeth
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partial bath
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
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perineal care
peri-care; techniques used to cleanse the perineum
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periodontal disease
condition that result in destruction of the tooth-supporting structures and jawbone
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plaque
a substance composed of mucin and other gritty substances in saliva
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podiatrist
person with special training in caring for the feet
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sordes
dried crusts containing mucus, microorganisms, and epithelial cells shed from the mucous membrane
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towel bath
using a single large cloth to cover and wash a client
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