a) The facility shall have a dental program for stays over 21 days, which will provide for in-service education to consumers in collaboration with dental personnel, including, at a minimum, the following:

1. 1) Information regarding nutrition and diet control measures that are dental health oriented;
2. 2) Instruction on proper oral hygiene methods;
3. 3) Instruction concerning the importance of maintaining oral hygiene; and
4. 4) Providing dental supplies, including floss, toothpaste, and brushes.

b) The facility shall arrange, from an outside resource, the following dental services to meet the needs of each consumer:

1. 1) Routine dental services, to the extent covered under the State plan or other resources;
2. 2) Emergency dental services;
3. 3) Assisting the consumer in making appointments and arranging transportation to and from the dentist's office; and
4. 4) Prompt referral to a dentist of a consumer with loose or damaged dentures, to the extent covered under the State plan of other resources.