November 18, 2023

1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom

Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential
DENTAL
understanding of
HEALTH
MOUTH AND DENTAL
HEALTH in their
health management.
 November 18, 2023
1400H - 1500H
Via Zoom
Welcome all!

MUTE yourself but always

Empowerment show your video picture.

objective - for Sign in your name, FB

laypeople to have an account, or email address in
MOUTH and the Chat Box! Include names
essential of companions attending.
DENTAL
understanding of
HEALTH Use the Chat Box to ask
MOUTH AND DENTAL questions and make
comments while the PEP TALK
HEALTH in their is on.
health management.
There will be group pictures
at start and end of PEP TALK –
show your face in video.
Reminder after the PEP
Talk:

Take the Online Learning

cum Evaluation Test
Exercise (OLETE) for
mastery of learning and
have a perfect score to get
a Certificate.

Link is in Chat Box.

Reminder:
50 OLETE Certificates = 1
Voucher for ROJoson
Telemedical Consultation
 ROJOSON’S REQUEST:
Empowerment FEEDBACK TO THIS
objective - for PEP TALK!
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential Pls. type in your
DENTAL feedback in the chat
understanding of
HEALTH box during the open
MOUTH AND DENTAL
forum and before we
HEALTH in their adjourn!
health management.
Thank you!
 LET’S NOW HAVE A
GROUP PICTURE
Empowerment TAKING BEFORE WE
objective - for START PEP TALK
PROPER IN 2
laypeople to have an MINUTES!
MOUTH and
essential
DENTAL
understanding of Pls. turn on your
HEALTH
MOUTH AND DENTAL video!
HEALTH in their Show your face!
health management.
 ROJoson PEP Talk
Empowerment
objective - for I have a Patient
laypeople to have an Empowerment
MOUTH and
essential Program in which I
DENTAL
understanding of like to empower the
HEALTH lay people or
MOUTH AND DENTAL
patients to take
HEALTH in their
control in the
health management. management of
their health.
I started the PEP Talk
on May 15, 2021.
There are 3 courses
in the PEP Talk.
I completed the Core
Course on October 9,
2021.
 From October 23,
2021 onwards, I have
been tackling Health
Disorder and Health
Issue Courses. This
may take 3 years or
longer depending on
our enthusiasm,
discipline and
perseverance.
 My PEP TALK today is
entitled:

Empowerment MOUTH and

objective - for DENTAL HEALTH
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential
DENTAL
understanding of
HEALTH
MOUTH AND DENTAL
HEALTH in their
health management.
 Contents Disclaimer:
• What is a MOUTH HEALTH? ORAL HEALTH?
MOUTH and DENTAL HEALTH? ROJoson PEP Talk
DENTAL • What are the components of the MOUTH? contains ROJoson’s
HEALTH • What are the parameters for HEALTHY MOUTH Thoughts,
AND TEETH? Perceptions,
• What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH? Opinions and
• How to promote HEALTHY MOUTH? Recommendations
• What are the parameters of HEALTHY TEETH? (TPORs) culled from
• What are the causes of UNHEALTHY TEETH? experiences of other
• How to promote HEALTHY TEETH? professionals and
ROJoson.
 What is a MOUTH HEALTH? ORAL HEALTH?
DENTAL HEALTH? Mouth or Oral
MOUTH and Health – means no
DENTAL We will use mouth and oral to mean the same wellness or well-
HEALTH thing. We will use them interchangeably. being problems with
the mouth or oral
Dental means the teeth. cavity.
Teeth are components of the mouth (or within
the mouth). There are other components in the Dental Health –
mouth beside the teeth (tongue, salivary glands, means no wellness
etc.) or well-being
Though mouth health includes the teeth, we will problems with the
have a separate discussion on teeth health. teeth.
 What are all the components of the MOUTH?
Note: will have
MOUTH and separate discussions
DENTAL on MOUTH HEALTH
HEALTH (minus the teeth
health) and DENTAL
HEALTH.
 Why is MOUTH AND DENTAL HEALTH important Eating is one of the
to know? most frequent
MOUTH and human behaviors
DENTAL Our mouth and dental health is / are more that brings
HEALTH important than we might realize. Don’t belittle it. enjoyment in life.
A lot of people finds
They are the window to the overall health of a enjoyment in eating.
human being.
Problems in mouth and teeth can affect the rest Unhealthy mouth
of the human body. and dental health
Problems can cause ill-sense of wellness can prevent
(physical) and ill-sense of well-being enjoyment in eating
(biopsychosocial) and therefore, in life.
 What are the parameters for HEALTHY MOUTH
AND TEETH? Mouth or Oral
MOUTH and Healthy mouth = healthy oral cavity and healthy Health – means no
DENTAL teeth wellness or well-
HEALTH being problems with
A healthy mouth has no evidence of injuries, the mouth or oral
lumps, ulcers, plagues or unusual color on or cavity.
under the tongue, cheeks, or gums and untreated
tooth decay. Dental Health –
means no wellness
Teeth should not be wiggly but firmly attached to or well-being
the gingiva and bone. It should not hurt to chew problems with the
and during brushing the teeth. teeth.
 What are the parameters of HEALTHY MOUTH
(sans TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL A healthy mouth has no evidence of injuries,
HEALTH lumps, ulcers, plagues or unusual color on the
lining of the components of the mouth.
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH
(sans TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of:
HEALTH • Injuries
• Lumps
• Ulcers
• Plaques
• Discolorations
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH
(sans TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of INJURIES
HEALTH • Accidental self-bite of the lips or tongue
• Injuries from dentures
• External source of injuries
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON THE LIPS
(sans TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of LUMPS which can either be cancer or
HEALTH not cancers (benign or malignant).
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON THE
(sans TEETH)? TONGUE
MOUTH and
DENTAL
HEALTH
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON HARD
(sans TEETH)? PALATE
MOUTH and
DENTAL
HEALTH
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON LINING
(sans TEETH)? OF THE MOUTH
MOUTH and SIDE
DENTAL
HEALTH
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON FLOOR
(sans TEETH)? OF THE MOUTH
MOUTH and
DENTAL
HEALTH
 What are the parameters of UNHEALTHY MOUTH TUMORS ON GUM
(sans TEETH)? OR GINGIVA
MOUTH and
DENTAL
HEALTH
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of ULCERS
HEALTH
A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of the
delicate lining tissue of the mouth (mucous
membrane).

Causes:
• Injuries (accidental bites, from dentures)
• Infections (herpes simplex)
• Cancers
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of ULCERS
HEALTH
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL Presence of PLAQUES Common causes:
HEALTH infection (viral /
Mouth plaque is a sticky substance on the surface fungal)
of the lining of parts of the mouth, usually white.
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)? Common causes:
MOUTH and • Vitamin or
DENTAL Presence of DISCOLORATION (UNUSUAL) mineral
HEALTH insufficiency
• Melanoma
• Patients
undergoing
chemotherapy
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL • Injuries
HEALTH • Infections
• Vitamin or mineral insufficiency
• Chemotherapy-induced discolorations

• Benign tumors – genetic factors

• Malignant tumors – genetic factors; tobacco;
alcohol
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH (sans
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
DENTAL The use of alcohol and tobacco can cause many
HEALTH mouth problems, particularly the tumors.

Chances of having oral cancer are higher with

smoking, using smokeless (chew) tobacco, or
drinking too much alcohol.
 How to promote a HEALTHY MOUTH (sans Prevention:
TEETH)?
MOUTH and
• Be vigilant against
DENTAL • Injuries injuries
HEALTH • Infections • Oral hygiene
• Vitamin or mineral insufficiency • Proper and
• Chemotherapy-induced discolorations adequate diet
• NO tobacco
• Benign tumors – genetic factors • Avoid alcohol
• Malignant tumors – genetic factors; tobacco;
alcohol
 What are the parameters of HEALTHY TEETH?
MOUTH and NO tooth decay or dental caries.
DENTAL NO untreated tooth decay or dental caries.
HEALTH
Teeth should not be wiggly but firmly attached to
the gingiva and bone.
Teeth and gums should not hurt during chewing
and brushing.
 How to promote HEALTHY TEETH?

MOUTH and Practice good oral hygiene daily.

DENTAL • Brush teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. As much as
HEALTH possible, right after eating.
• Use a soft-bristled brush and replace toothbrush every three to four
months, or sooner if bristles are splayed or worn.
• Use fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss daily combined with toothbrushing.
• Eat sticky sugary foods in moderation.
• Avoid tobacco use.
Have regular dental checkups and cleanings. Contact your dentist as soon
as a dental problem arises.
 What are the causes of UNHEALTHY TEETH? (opposite of promotion of
HEALTHY TEETH)
MOUTH and Practice good oral hygiene daily.
DENTAL • Brush teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. As much as
HEALTH possible, right after eating.
• Use a soft-bristled brush and replace toothbrush every three to four
months, or sooner if bristles are splayed or worn.
• Use fluoride toothpaste.
• Floss daily combined with toothbrushing.
• Eat sticky sugary foods in moderation.
• Avoid tobacco use.
Have regular dental checkups and cleanings. Contact your dentist as soon
as a dental problem arises.
 Contents
Summary
• What is a MOUTH HEALTH? ORAL HEALTH?
MOUTH and DENTAL HEALTH? Take Away
DENTAL • What are the components of the MOUTH?
HEALTH • What are the parameters for HEALTHY MOUTH
AND TEETH?
• What are the causes of UNHEALTHY MOUTH?
• How to promote HEALTHY MOUTH?
• What are the parameters of HEALTHY TEETH?
• What are the causes of UNHEALTHY TEETH?
• How to promote HEALTHY TEETH?
 Be always in touch with reliable medical Take Away in
information on MOUTH AND DENTAL relation to
MOUTH and HEALTH. Patient
DENTAL Empowerment
HEALTH Knowledge is power; it gives power.
Use the 4Ks of Patient Empowerment:
Kaalaman, Kakayanan, Karapatan and
Kapangyarihan
to gain greater control over decisions /
make better decisions on MOUTH AND
DENTAL HEALTH in your health
management.
 Empowerment
objective - for
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential
DENTAL
understanding of
HEALTH
MOUTH AND DENTAL
HEALTH in their
health management.
Reminder after the PEP
Talk:

Take the Online Learning

cum Evaluation Test
Exercise (OLETE) for
mastery of learning and
have a perfect score to get
a Certificate.

Link is in Chat Box.

Reminder:
50 OLETE Certificates = 1
Voucher for ROJoson
Telemedical Consultation
 ROJOSON’S REQUEST:
Empowerment FEEDBACK TO THIS
objective - for PEP TALK!
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential Pls. type in your
DENTAL feedback in the chat
understanding of
HEALTH box during the open
MOUTH AND DENTAL
forum and before we
HEALTH in their adjourn!
health management.
Thank you!
 LET’S NOW HAVE A
GROUP PICTURE
Empowerment TAKING BEFORE WE
objective - for START Q&A AND
INTERACTIONS!
laypeople to have an
MOUTH and
essential Pls. turn on your
DENTAL
understanding of video!
HEALTH
MOUTH AND DENTAL Show your face!
HEALTH in their
health management.