Oral Hygiene TIPPS

Question 1

what is oral hygiene TIPPS

Answer 1

• behaviour change strategy which aims to make patients feel more confident in their ability to perform effective plaque removal and help them plan how and when they will look after their teeth and gums

Question 2

What does T stand for

Answer 2

• Talk

- talk about the consequences of periodontal disease and why effective plaque control is important

Question 3

What does I stand for

Answer 3

• Instruct
• important patient has a mirror
• instruct patient on how to effectively clean teeth and inform them about interdental cleaning
• show the patient plaque on their teeth
• show patient how to brush teeth

Question 4

What does the first P stand for

Answer 4

• Practice
• get patient to clean teeth in front of you
• explain where they are going wrong and reinforce what they are doing correct

Question 5

what does the second P stand for

Answer 5

• plan
• help patient make effective plaque removal a habit
• plan times to clean teeth
• emphasise importance of cleaning at night

Question 6

What does the S stand for

Answer 6

• support
• provide follow up at next visits
• reinforce the behaviour at future visits