Table 2.

Primary categories extracted in the qualitative content analysis of the first round

≠	Primary Categories	Number of codes
1	Oral Anatomy and physiology	24
2	Familiarity with the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases	20
3	The relationship between diseases such as respiratory diseases, diabetes and oral health problem	10
4	Teaching dental emergencies (Sudden toothache, cheek swelling due to toothache.)	18
5	Introducing drugs that affect oral disorders (methods of treating oral problems, such as in radiotherapy)	18
6	Education of periodic examination of the mouth	10
7	Problems with wearing dentures and how to remove them	8
8	Familiarity with prescribed medications for oral problems and oral medication administration	25
9	Introducing drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth	36
10	Familiarity with interventions controlling bad breath (halitosis)	5
11	How to use dental consultation and refer to a dentist	11
12	Teaching children periodic oral examinations	5
13	Mouthwash training	12
14	Brushing training for special patients	30
15	Patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient	40
16	Teeth fluoride varnish training	5
17	Providing oral and dental care for unconscious patients	30
18	Providing oral and dental care for NPO patients	32
19	Providing oral and dental care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy	22
20	Providing oral and dental care for patients under oropharyngeal candidiasis	8
21	Providing oral and dental care for patients with maxillofacial trauma	13
22	Providing oral and dental care for patients admitted to critical care unit	41
23	Education of proper nutrition	10
24	Electric toothbrush	3
25	Flossing	6
26	Community health education and oral and dental care	5
27	Providing oral and dental care for pregnant mothers	2