Oral Health Training

Skills for Care recommended Minimum learning Outcomes:
WIII be dependent on the workers role and responsibilities and appropriate training should be provided to enable the worker to provide

• understand the importance of oral health and the potential effect on their general health, wellbeing and dignity.

• understand the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour, and general health and wellbeing of people who cannot articulate their pain or distress or ask for help. (This

• includes, for example residents with dementia or communication difficulties)

• know how and when to reassess oral health.

• know how to deliver daily mouth care

• know how and when to report any oral health concerns, and how to respond to a person's changing needs and circumstances.

• understand the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission

Complete Training Minimum Learning Outcomes:
Enable the worker to:

• Achieve all recommended minimum learning outcomes (listed above)

• Have an awareness of common oral health problems

• Recognise how poor oral care can affect an individual's overall health

• Overcome barriers which individuals may face when seeking oral care

• Use effective communication when encouraging active participation

• Record oral hygiene and dental treatments

Links to: CQC Key lines of enquiry (KLOES) CQC fundamental standards:

• CQC KLOES/Effective: E1, E2, E4, ES/Responsive: R1/Safe: S3

• CQC fundamental standards/Person-centred care/Dignity and respect

Suggested refresher frequency:

• CQC recommend mandatory staff training as part of the Smiling Matters report.

• Monitor performance

• Assess knowledge and competence at least annually.

• Provide learning and development opportunities when identified or required and at least every 3 years