Table 3.

Self-reported Practices of NAs Regarding Oral Care

Question	Responses (Percentages)
In general, how often do you perform oral care for your residents?	Daily: 44 (41.5%) Twice daily: 28 (26.4%) Three times daily: 21 (19.8%) Four or more times daily: 5 (4.7%) Missing responses: 8 (7.5%)
Questions (Using Visual Analogue Scales for Frequency)	Mean (SD)
In general, how often do you use these products for oral care for your residents with their own teeth?	Mouthwash: 60.1% (27.1%) Normal Saline: 14.0% (23.3%) Toothpaste: 68.4% (29.8%) Peroxide Mixture: 15.0% (27.4%) Prescription Mouthwash: 18.8% (30.4%) Other: 18.8% (30.4%)
In general, how often do you use these products for oral care for your residents with their own teeth and dentures (full or partial plate)?	Mouthwash: 65.4% (28.6%) Normal Saline: 15.7% (26.3%) Toothpaste: 67.8% (32.3%) Peroxide Mixture: 17.1% (28.1%) Prescription Mouthwash: 25.3% (32.8%) Commercial Denture Cleaner: 57.2% (37.5%) Other: 22.3% (33.0%)
In general, how often do you use these products for oral care for your residents with dentures but with no natural teeth?	Mouthwash: 65.3% (32.0%) Normal Saline: 13.8% (24.2%) Toothpaste: 47.7% (37.9%) Peroxide Mixture: 13.4% (25.6 %) Prescription Mouthwash: 24.4% (33.3%) Commercial Denture Cleaner: 63.0% (38.9%) Other: 25.5% (32.5%)
In general, how often do you use these products for oral care for your residents with no natural teeth and no dentures?	Mouthwash: 70.2% (31.3%) Normal Saline: 17.1% (29.4%) Toothpaste: 30.1% (36.6%) Peroxide Mixture: 13.2% (26.3%) Prescription Mouthwash: 23.1% (33.1%) Commercial Denture Cleaner: 13.5% (28.9%) Other: 27.0% (35.8%)