Oral Health in Social Care Elearning

Having a basic knowledge surrounding Oral health means social care workers and supporters are able to ensure the individuals in their care can be properly supported to prevent pain and further health problems caused by poor oral health. 

Individuals in your care may not be able to verbalise their pain or discomfort for reasons as so it is important to understand the behavioural signs of someone who is suffering from dental pain.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Oral Health. 

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• Explain the importance of oral health and the potential effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity 
• Explain the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and wellbeing of people who are unable to articulate their pain and distress or ask for help (Including individuals with dementia, or communication difficulties)  
• Reassess oral health in the right way and at the right time 
• Deliver daily mouth care correctly 
• Explain the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission 
• Report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way and respond appropriately to a person’s changing needs and circumstances