Oral Care
Oral health is a core part of personal care, dignity, nutrition and overall wellbeing. For many people receiving care, especially those living with dementia or long-term conditions, maintaining good oral health requires skilled, consistent support from care staff.
In this module, we’ll walk through key oral health guidelines for people receiving care, showing you how to apply them in daily practice to promote comfort, prevent illness, and support each person’s individual preferences.
Content
What you'll learn:
Explain why oral health is essential for adults receiving care.
Identify the impact of poor oral health on health and quality of life outcomes.
Describe the key components of daily mouth care in line with best practice guidelines.
Recognise the signs of common oral health problems and know the appropriate actions for reporting and responding to changes in a person’s oral health.
Who it's for:
All health and social care staff in any setting.
Topics
Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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