Current Status Not Enrolled Price £4.00 Get Started Take this Course Oral Care - Best Practices DescriptionMaster essential oral care techniques and best practices for maintaining a healthy oral cavity. Suitable for:Health and Social Care staff, Managers, Nurses, Care Assistants, Support Workers, Volunteers Course Objectives Gain a comprehensive understanding of plaque formation and growthRecognise the impact of dental plaque on overall healthEstablish the connection between oral health and general well-beingLearn how to conduct a thorough mouth care assessmentExplore the inclusion of mouth care in a patient’s daily routine Course Content Expand All Oral care – Best practices 20 Topics Expand Lesson Content 0% Complete 0/20 Steps Navigating through this course Description Course Objectives Introduction Dental plaque Dental plaque (cont.) The connection between Oral Health and General Well-being Systemic health impact Nutritional well-being Psychological and social impact Quality of life Aging and frailty considerations Dry mouth The effects of dry mouth on general well-being Combat dry mouth Oral Health Assessment Infection prevention and control Mouth care in a patient’s daily routine Mouth care in a patient’s daily routine (cont.) Mouth care – step by step Test 1 Quiz Expand Lesson Content Test – Oral Care – Best Practices Course Feedback Start course