Oral Health in Care

Oral health is an essential component of overall wellbeing. 

This 45 minute course equips you with the knowledge and skills to promote and maintain optimal oral health for those in your care. By understanding the importance of oral hygiene and how to address potential challenges, you’ll contribute to a higher quality of life for the individuals in your care.

Oral Health Basics: Understand the fundamentals of oral health and its impact on general health.
Identifying Oral Health Issues: Learn to recognise signs of oral health problems and their potential consequences.
Caregiver Responsibilities: Discover your role in maintaining good oral hygiene for those in your care.
Practical Oral Care Techniques: Master effective oral care practices.
Managing Complex Needs: Gain confidence in providing oral care for individuals with specific challenges.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Know what is meant by oral health
  • Understand what good and bad oral health looks like
  • Understand the different policies and guidelines
  • Identify the issues that can arise from poor oral health
  • Understand your responsibilities in a care environment
  • Know the different methods of treating and managing bad oral health
  • Follow the guidelines when dealing with complex needs.

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