
Level:
Level 2, 3 & 4.
Accreditation:
This course is CPD certified.

About this course
This course has been developed from the NICE Guidelines for oral care in care homes and as a result of the CQC report ‘Smiling Matters’ June 2019.
The training will inform learners about the expectations of practice for every individual’s oral health in a care home. They will also gain an understanding of oral ill health and how an individual should be assessed and supported.
This training applies to all health and social care workers that work in a Care Home setting.
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
Have an understanding of national guidance, policies and procedures for oral health.
Understand what effective care and treatment should be implemented for safe oral care.
Understand dental health and the problems that can be prevented.
Know what oral hygiene equipment is available.
Understand how to support individuals with their oral care.
Course Syllabus Includes
NICE guidelines
CQC report for oral care
Good oral health
Assessment
Care Plans
Risk Assessment
Dental appointments
Emergency Dental Treatment
Dental Pain
Tooth Decay
Abscesses
Dry Mouth
Mouth Ulcers
Oral hygiene equipment
Supporting oral health
Teeth cleaning
Denture care
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