Learn the importance of oral health in care and strategies to promote it.
What is oral hygiene? Why is oral hygiene important? Who is most at risk of poor oral hygiene? What are the effects of ageing on oral health? What is an oral assessment? What is an oral hygiene care plan? How can oral hygiene be maintained? What are the signs of a healthy mouth? What is periodontal disease? What are ineffective oral care agents? What are effective cleansing solutions? How can medication impact oral health? Can nutrition deficiencies impact oral health?
Our Oral Health course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
Through our Oral Health course, you will gain an understanding of what oral hygiene is and how to support someone living with dementia to maintain oral care. You will learn normal mouth anatomy and understand the effects of aging and medication on oral health. You will learn how to provide appropriate oral care and understand common oral problems, making informed choices for oral care agents.
What you'll learn.
- What is oral health and why is oral hygiene important
- List the risk factors of poor oral hygiene.
- Describe the anatomy and pathology of the mouth.
- Be aware of the effects of medication on oral health.
- Understand common oral health problems.
- Gain knowledge of strategies to provide appropriate oral hygiene care.
Who is Oral Health Care Course for?
Our Oral Health course is to develop employee’s knowledge in the importance of oral hygiene for people living in care.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- List the anatomy and pathology of the mouth.
- Explain the effects of ageing on oral hygiene.
- Explain the effects of medication on oral health.
- Describe and carry out an oral health assessment.
- Describe the signs of a healthy mouth and how to maintain oral hygiene.
- Develop knowledge, skills, and person-centred strategies to deliver appropriate oral hygiene.
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