How to Clean Dentures | CNA Skills Exam with Nurse Eunice

Do you know how to properly clean a resident's dentures without damaging them? Denture care is an important CNA clinical skill that helps maintain oral hygiene, protect expensive dental appliances, and promote resident comfort! Welcome to the CNA Clinical Skills Lab with Nurse Eunice! In today's lesson, we'll review the steps for cleaning dentures, common mistakes to avoid, and important safety reminders to help you prepare for your CNA skills exam. ✅ STEPS FOR PROPER DENTURE CARE 1. Perform hand hygiene and gather your supplies. 2. Knock, introduce yourself, identify the resident, and explain the procedure. 3. Provide privacy and encourage the resident to participate as much as possible. 4. Put on clean disposable gloves. 5. Gather a denture brush, approved denture cleanser, denture cup, towel or washcloth, and other required supplies. 6. If the dentures are in the resident's mouth, assist with removal only as permitted by the care plan and facility procedures. 7. Place a clean towel or washcloth in the sink to help protect the dentures if they are dropped. 8. Carefully hold the dentures over the towel-lined sink. 9. Use cool or lukewarm water. Never use hot water! 10. Apply the approved denture cleaning product to the brush. 11. Gently brush all surfaces of the dentures, including the teeth and the areas that rest against the gums. 12. Rinse the dentures thoroughly using the recommended water temperature. 13. Examine the dentures for cracks, damage, or unusual buildup. 14. Place the dentures in a clean, labeled denture cup with the appropriate soaking liquid if they will not be worn immediately. 15. Clean and store the supplies according to facility procedures. 16. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene. 17. Make sure the resident is comfortable and the call light is within reach. 18. Document the care provided and report concerns to the nurse. 🚨 COMMON DENTURE CARE MISTAKES TO AVOID ❌ Forgetting to place a towel or washcloth in the sink. ❌ Cleaning dentures over a hard, unprotected surface. ❌ Using hot or boiling water, which may warp dentures. ❌ Scrubbing dentures too aggressively. ❌ Using harsh or abrasive cleaning products. ❌ Using household bleach unless specifically approved for the denture material and product instructions. ❌ Forgetting to clean all surfaces. ❌ Leaving dentures where they can be lost or damaged. ❌ Storing dentures in an unlabeled container. ❌ Forgetting to provide oral care for the resident's gums, tongue, and mouth. ❌ Failing to report cracked, broken, or poorly fitting dentures. 💡 NURSE EUNICE'S SKILLS LAB TIP Protect those dentures! Dentures can be expensive to repair or replace, so always handle them carefully. Remember these three important tips: 🦷 TOWEL — Protect the dentures from breaking if dropped. 🦷 TEMPERATURE — Use cool or lukewarm water, never hot water. 🦷 STORAGE — Keep dentures in a clean, properly labeled container when they're not being worn. And don't forget: Residents who wear dentures still need regular mouth care! Gently clean the gums, tongue, and inside of the mouth according to the resident's care plan. 🩺 IMPORTANT CNA SAFETY REMINDERS ✅ Always use gloves when handling used dentures. ✅ Follow the resident's care plan. ✅ Use approved denture cleaning supplies. ✅ Handle dentures gently to prevent breakage. ✅ Never use hot or boiling water. ✅ Protect the resident's dentures from loss or damage. ✅ Report mouth sores, discomfort, broken dentures, or poor fit. ✅ Follow your state's current CNA testing checklist. 🎓 READY TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CNA EXAM? 📚 ONLINE CNA EXAM PREP COURSE Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace for only $29.99 per month! Cancel anytime. Enroll today: https://www.FLtraining.com 🏫 IN-PERSON CNA CLASSES Need hands-on CNA training? Florida Training Academy offers in-person CNA exam preparation in Jacksonville, Florida. View upcoming classes: https://www.FLtraining.com 🛒 CNA SKILLS PRACTICE KIT Want to practice your CNA skills at home? Shop our recommended CNA training supplies, denture care products, practice equipment, and other learning materials through our Amazon storefront! https://www.amazon.com/shop/floridatrainingacademy 💙 KEEP LEARNING WITH NURSE EUNICE! This lesson is part of the CNA Clinical Skills Lab with Nurse Eunice, where we help future nursing assistants build confidence and prepare for their CNA exams! 👍 LIKE this video if it helped you. 📤 SHARE it with another CNA student. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Florida Training Academy for more CNA Clinical Skills Lab episodes! 💬 COMMENT: What is the biggest mistake nursing assistants should avoid when cleaning dentures? Keep studying, keep practicing, and believe in yourself! You've got this, future CNA! 💙💛 Eunice Mathis, MSN-Ed, RN Nurse Eunice | Florida Training Academy Empowering Caregivers. Changing Lives. https://www.FLtraining.com #CNASkills #DentureCare #MouthCare #NurseEunice #EuniceMathis #CNAExamPrep