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- Clothing Tips for Recording
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Toothbrushing Techniques and Self-Flossing: A Guide for Dental Hygiene Students

Written by Steph Langel
Published Apr 13, 2026

Module Screenshot showing importance of brushing your tongue

This module provides a step-by-step, interactive learning experience covering proper toothbrushing and self-flossing techniques. Learners will practice method selection, sequencing, grasp, and activation through engaging activities and assessments, helping develop strong clinical judgment and readiness for patient care.

Updated 2026

Category: Administration & Public Health, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Patient Assessment

Tagged: Awards Program 2026, Bass, brushing methods, Charters, flossing, Fones, oral health education, patient homecare instruction, Stillman, tongue brushing, toothbrushing, toothbrushing techniques

Format: E-Learning Module

Development Date: April 13, 2026

Authors: Lisa J Moravec, Paige Anthony, Brisa Garcia-Vargas, Laura Johndreau, Kaitlyn Kizzire, Nicole Baker

Discipline: Dentistry

Funding for the creation of this module was provided by an award from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center

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