What does your oral mech exam really tell you? In this episode of Speech Talk, Eva and Emily get down and dirty (with tongue depressors, not drama) and explore why the phrase 'say ahh' is so iconic.

They cover what is a normal oral cavity for our geri crowd, how to link findings to clinical hypotheses, and how to improve your diagnostic skills even when patients can’t cooperate as much as you might like. 

If you’ve ever opened someone's mouth and wondered “...Is that normal?” This one’s for you

You’ll learn:

What the oral mech exam actually reveals (and what it doesn’t)

Common pitfalls: symmetry obsession, passive exams, and more

How to link oral mech findings to real clinical hypotheses

Normal vs …Definitely not normal oral structures

Why “ahh” is more than just a sound

Articles Referenced:

• ⁠Oral Health and Swallowing by Furuta and Yamashita⁠

Freebies:

• Oral Hygiene Protocol: Use this to get conversations rolling on best practices in oral care. Discuss this with the nurses and CNA to ensure that they know who and when to complete referrals to therapy as well as the importance of consistent oral hygiene. 

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