Oral Health Training Course

Our CPD-certified oral health course helps health and social care staff understand how to support daily mouth care, from assessments and tooth brushing to denture care, recording, reporting, and person-centred support.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Oral Health Overview

Our oral health course helps health and social care staff understand how poor oral hygiene can affect an individual’s comfort, dignity, nutrition, communication, infection risk, and overall wellbeing.

The course covers oral care assessments, signs of an unhealthy mouth, daily mouth care, brushing and flossing techniques, denture cleaning, PPE, and how to support individuals who may find oral hygiene difficult. Scenario-led learning also helps learners apply oral health training in care, including recording concerns, reporting changes, and adapting support around individual needs. The course is fully online, CPD certified, and takes approximately 50 minutes to complete.

Duration
50m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the importance of oral health and the potential effect on their general health, wellbeing and dignity.
  • To gain an understanding of the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection.
  • To gain an understanding of when to reassess oral health, how to deliver daily mouth care and when to report concerns.

Oral Health Training Units

Providing proper oral care is an essential aspect of maintaining overall health and dignity for individuals in care settings. By covering assessment, hygiene techniques, and real-world applications, our training ensures learners are prepared to meet diverse needs.

What is Oral Health?

10m

In this unit, learners explore the basics of oral health, including how to assess oral care needs and recognise signs of concern.

  • What Oral Health Means
  • Benefits of Good Oral Health
  • Assessing Oral Care Needs
  • Checking the Mouth for Issues
  • Recording Oral Health Needs

Supporting Oral Health

20m

Learners will explore practical methods for supporting oral hygiene while addressing barriers individuals may face.

  • Brushing and Flossing Techniques
  • Supporting Individuals with Tooth Brushing
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting Dentures
  • Overcoming Obstacles Using Comfort, Bridging, Chaining, Hand-Over-Hand Support, and Distraction
  • Mental Health, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Future Health Consequences

Putting This Into Action

10m

Through scenario-based learning, this unit focuses on applying oral care knowledge in practical situations.

  • Using PPE During Oral Care
  • Completing Mouth Assessments
  • Providing Person-Centred Support
  • Promoting Maintenance of Oral Health
  • Recording, Reporting, and Responding to Concerns

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