Oral Hygiene & Disease Prevention

About the course

This course content is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of oral health, emphasizing practical skills and knowledge for improving care delivery and patient outcomes. Focuses on essential oral care practices, disease prevention, and management strategies to ensure optimal oral health care in various healthcare settings.

What will you learn

Understand oral health risks
Learn preventive measures

Course content

This course content is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of oral health, emphasizing practical skills and knowledge for improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

Understand the Basic Anatomy and Function of the Mouth

Explore the fundamental anatomy of the mouth, including teeth, gums, and salivary glands, and their roles in overall health and digestion.

Learn About the Outcomes of Poor Oral Care

Discuss the short-term and long-term consequences of inadequate oral hygiene, including dental diseases and systemic health issues.

Identify Those Most at Risk and the Factors Contributing to This Risk

Identify populations most vulnerable to poor oral health and the various biological, socio-economic, and environmental factors that increase risk.

Learn About Current Local Government and NICE Guidelines

Review current guidelines from local government and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding best practices in oral care.

Understand Prevention Strategies and Assessment Measures

Learn about effective prevention strategies and how to implement routine assessment measures to maintain oral health.

Learn About Risk Assessment Tools

Examine different tools and methods for assessing the risk of oral health problems, and how to use these tools effectively in practice.

Reflect on Our Current Practice

Engage in reflective practice to evaluate current oral care protocols and identify areas for improvement based on latest research and guidelines.

Discuss and Understand Oral Care Management

Discuss strategies for managing oral care in various settings, understanding the integration of care plans and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.

How are you assessed?

Who is this course for?

Anyone in a care or health related role

Entry requirements

Bespoke option

Our bespoke courses are crafted for your team’s specific needs and delivered on-site, right at your workplace!

Enjoy the convenience of customised training that’s directly relevant to your industry, while fostering teamwork and saving costs by training multiple employees at once.

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Course summary:

Price

£60

Price *

£60

Duration

3 hrs

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RQF Level

3

RQF Level *

3

Accredited by

Care College

Valid For

1 Year

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