Course Overview

This 1 hour course on oral care will look at the effects of poor oral hygiene on the body, common oral conditions, how to examine someone’s mouth and how to brush teeth and dentures correctly.

This 1 hour tutor led course is delivered online using Microsoft Teams. The course instructors are experienced clinical skills tutors based at Torbay Hospital and will be able to answer any questions you have relating to oral care that arise during the session.

Who is this course suitable for?

This session is designed for health and care professionals working for care providers in the community- i.e. domiciliary care, supported living and residential care homes.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understanding of the effects of poor hygiene.
  • How to examine the mouth.
  • How to brush the teeth and dentures.
  • Knowledge of common oral conditions.