| A | B |
|---|
| bag bath | bathing that involves 8-10 premoistened, warm, disposable cloths contained in a plastic bag |
| bed bath | washing with a basin of water at the bedside |
| bridge | dental device that replaces one or several teeth |
| caries | dental cavitites |
| cuticles | thin edge of skin at the base of the nail |
| dentures | artificial teeth |
| gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
| hygiene | personal cleanliness practices that promote health |
| integument | covering, the skin |
| ophthalmologist | medical doctor who treats eye disorders |
| optometrist | person who prescribes corrective vision lenses |
| oral hygiene | practices used to clean the mouth, especially the teeth |
| partial bath | washing only areas of the body subject to the greatest soiling or are sources of body odor |
| perineal care | techniques used for cleansing the perineum |
| periodontal disease | condition resulting in destruction of tooth-supporting structures & jawbone |
| plaque | mucin & other gritty substances that deposits on teeth |
| podiatrist | person with special training in caring for feet |
| sordes | dried crusts around mouth: mucus, microorganisms, epithelial cells |
| tartar | hardened plaque |
| towel bath | bathing a client using a single large towel for cover & washing |
