Course detail
Oral Care – Best Practices
This course provides health and social care staff with a CPD-level understanding of oral care, oral health assessment, daily mouth care, denture care, dry mouth management, escalation of concerns and person-centred support in adult care settings. It is designed for practice in residential care, nursing care, supported living, rehabilitation and domiciliary care.
Topics
13
Duration
39m
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
Why oral care matters in health and social care
Understanding plaque and oral disease
Oral health and general well-being
Common oral health problems in adults
Oral health assessment
Planning person-centred daily mouth care
Daily mouth care for natural teeth
Denture care
Supporting people with complex needs
Managing dry mouth and mouth discomfort
Infection prevention, equipment and safe technique
Escalation, referral and documentation
Final quiz
Final step0 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
