A practical course on delivering safe, dignified daily mouth care, spotting the early signs of oral health problems, and supporting people who find mouth care difficult to tolerate.
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Course Description
A practical course on delivering safe, dignified daily mouth care, spotting the early signs of oral health problems, and supporting people who find mouth care difficult to tolerate.
Aligned with Aligned with NICE guideline NG48 and CQC Regulation 9 (person-centred care) expectations for daily oral health support. and legislation including Care Act 2014 and NICE guideline NG48: Oral health for adults in care homes, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
Key Topics Include:
Explain why oral health is closely linked to pain, nutrition, aspiration pneumonia risk, and dignity in care settings.
Apply NICE NG48 and CQC expectations to deliver individualised, person-centred oral care.
Recognise the signs of poor oral health and respond safely when a person resists or cannot cooperate with mouth care.
Adapt oral care technique for dentures, dry mouth, and end-of-life needs, and keep accurate records.
A resident living with dementia consistently turns away and clenches her jaw whenever staff attempt mouth care.
A domiciliary care worker notices a client's dentures no longer fit and mealtimes have become shorter and quieter.
A new admission's oral health assessment reveals bleeding gums that nobody has recorded or referred on.
A family member raises concerns that their relative's breath and mouth have changed noticeably since a recent illness.
Important Notice
This awareness course is not a substitute for role-specific training or competency assessment. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
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