Table 4.

Oral health nursing educational needs in hospitalized patients

≠	Oral health education priorities for nurses
1	Oral Anatomy and physiology
2	Learning the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases
3	Learning of oral medications and administration
4	Learning the drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth
5	Training in managing dental emergencies
6	Patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient
7	Providing oral and dental care training for unconscious patients
8	Providing oral and dental care training for NPO patients
9	Providing oral and dental care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy
10	Providing oral and dental care for patients admitted to critical care unit