Oral Health Residential Care Training Resources

Adult Care Settings Oral Care - Mouth Care

PowerPoint Presentation and Word documents (all editable)

To gain an understanding of the importance of oral health in residential care settings

•Effects of poor oral health
•Risk factors
•Knowledge and skills required
•The importance of an Oral Health Assessment and how to conduct one
•Daily support for mouth care needs
•When to refer for advice/treatment

Presentation - Mouth Care (55 slides) – Slide Titles

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Risk Factors
Care Staff Knowledge and Skills
CQC
NICE Guidelines
Local policies
Oral Health Assessment
Assessment Tools
Assessment and Care Plans
Daily Mouth Care
The Importance of Oral Health
Mouth problems
Dry Mouth
Painful Mouth
Halitosis
Excessive Salivation
Candidiasis
Other Infections
Risk Factors for mouth problems
Removing and cleaning dentures
Brushing natural teeth
Using Fluoride toothpaste
Denture marking
When to seek advice
Specific roles
The examination
Tests
Mouth Care
Advice for service users
References

Word Documents

1 End of Session Handouts
1 End of Session Written Assessment Template
4 Additional handouts

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