Oral Health Awareness Online Training Course

Oral Health Awareness

Smiling Matters is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report which includes a call to include mandatory staff training care in oral care and a greater awareness of the importance of good oral care. This online Oral Health Care training course teaches those working in health and social care a greater understanding of oral health, any oral health concerns and how to deliver daily mouth care.

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Oral disease affects 3.9 billion people worldwide, with untreated tooth decay impacting almost half of the world’s population (44%), making it the most prevalent of all the 291 conditions included in the Global Burden of Disease Study. This online Oral Health training course is vital not only to the oral health of your clients but to their general health. Poor oral hygiene can cause oral diseases, such as respiratory infections, cardiovascular disease and diabetic complications. It's not just about having pearly whites, having your staff know about oral health and how to care properly could save the lives of your clients.

This Oral Health training will teach care staff the importance of oral health and its potential effect on general health, how to treat those who can’t articulate their pain or distress, how to deliver daily mouth care, know when and how to report any concerns, and the importance of denture marking. Upon successful completion, learners will gain an Oral Health Awareness certificate, which can be used as evidence of learning by inspectors.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Oral Health training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Oral Health Awareness training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification

On completion of this online course, either download your Oral Health certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations Our online Oral Health Care training courses are CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Oral Health Awareness training course learning outcomes

On completion of this Oral Health training, learners should know and understand the following:

Effects on general health, well-being and dignity
Understand the importance of oral health and the potential effect on their general health, well-being and dignity
Impact of untreated dental pain and communication difficulties
Understand the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and well-being of people who cannot articulate their pain or distress or ask for help (this includes, for example, residents with dementia or communication difficulties)
Delivering daily mouth care
Know how to deliver daily mouth care
Reassessing oral health
Know how and when to reassess oral health
Reporting oral health concerns and responding to needs
Know how and when to report any oral health concerns, and how to respond to a person's changing needs and circumstances
Denture marking
Understand the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission

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FAQ - The Oral Health Awareness training course

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered the most common questions our Oral Health training experts receive and we have answered them below!

What is the CQC report for oral care?

The CQC report for oral care is called ‘Smiling Matters’ and was published in June 2019, reviewing the state of oral health care in care homes. In the review, there was a call to include mandatory staff training in oral care and to ensure greater awareness of the importance of good oral care and what this means. It is also recommended that oral health care plans should be renewed every 6 to 12 months.

This online Oral Health training course will ensure your staff have the correct skills and knowledge on this subject. Get in touch today to find out more.

Who should take this Oral Health course?

Health professionals such as healthcare staff, nursing staff, care home staff, pharmacists, and doctors should have oral health training. However, anyone can take this Oral Health course if they wish to learn more about it.

Social care providers need to ensure their staff have received appropriate training and that patients/service users have their own oral health care plan. Our Oral Health Care training will ensure you have the necessary knowledge needed.

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Our online Oral Health Care training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

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