Mouth Care Matters – Online Dentistry Course – FutureLearn

Learn from experts how to provide someone with good mouthcare whether in the health and social sectors or in a domestic setting Discover the importance of good mouth health From dentists health and social workers to carers many people are tasked with looking after the mouth health of people unable to undertake it themselves On this course you will learn the basics of good mouth health including tooth decay gum disease and toothbrushes Youll explore how to assess the state of someone elses mouth and how to clean it properly In just six weeks you will learn why good mouth care matters how to examine someone elses mouth and choose the correct equipment for providing the mouth care that they need You will learn how to clean a mouth how to care for dentures and how to overcome many of the mouth care challenges that a resistive person can give you You will also learn some of the basics of good mouth health such as tooth decay gum disease and toothbrushes Why good mouth care matters How to examine a mouth and decide what care to give How to clean a mouth and to care for dentures What equipment and products are needed Mouth care for resistant people such as those living with dementia or additional needs Assess other peoples mouths in a standard way to understand if they are healthy or if they require your support with their daily mouth care Apply what you learn so that you become increasingly confident in assessing and cleaning someone elses mouth Apply what you have learned about cleaning and marking dentures Assess someone elses mouth to understand if it is dry and in need of mouth care from you Produce a suitable care plan for someone living with dementia who needs support with their daily mouth care Assess the equipment you will need to deliver mouth care for each person you have responsibility for Improve your understanding of some core oral health knowledge such as tooth decay gum disease toothbrushes and dental plaque