The following conditions and topics are not covered within the scope of this BPG:
- infants, children and adolescents (i.e., persons younger than 18 years of age);
- oral care specific to the needs of pregnant women;
- oral care for adults who have oral care needs beyond the scope of nursing practice that should be provided by an oral health professional (e.g., scaling, fillings or denture repair); and
- management of oral cancer and cancer-related treatments that go beyond routine oral care practices.
Clinical Management
Oral Health: Supporting Adults Who Require Assistance
Background Information