Oral Care and Hygiene Training

Oral Care and Hygiene Training

The Oral Hygiene Training Course equips healthcare staff  especially care home staff with the knowledge and skills to promote effective oral health care. This course covers the basics of oral hygiene, such as how to brush and floss correctly, common mouth problems, and how they affect overall health.

Participants will learn how to spot oral health issues and create care plans for different groups of people. This includes helping patients with special needs, like those with disabilities or long-term health problems.  You will learn how to add mouth care into daily routines. During the half-day oral care course, participant will also understand common problems in mouth care and how to solve them.

The training is led by our experienced trainers and can be taken in-person or online, making it for you to join wherever you are. This training is aimed at anyone who is responsible for providing personal care to clients. It is perfect for nurses, dental assistants, care home staff, and community health workers.

The course highlights the importance of Oral Health including how plaque causes dental disease, why teeth should be brushed, how to care for dentures and the link between oral health and general health.

This course is particularly valuable when caring for patients who are medically compromised due to dysphagia training or being in palliative care.

🫂Related: Oral Care and Hygiene e-learning Course / Dignity in Care e-learning Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2-3 Hours (half-day)
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online (Virtual)
• Accredited: Yes ✅

Course Outline: Oral Hygiene Awareness Training

This 2-3 hour oral care training gives healthcare workers and carers the important knowledge and skills they need to help people with oral hygiene.

1. What is Oral Hygiene?

• Understanding what oral hygiene is and why it is important for overall health.

2. Groups at Risk of Poor Oral Hygiene

• Looking at the people who are more likely to have poor oral hygiene.
• Understanding the possible health problems that can happen because of poor oral care.

3. Common Oral Hygiene Issues

• Discussing the most common problems people face with their mouth and teeth.
• Identifying signs of poor oral hygiene.

4. Effects of Poor Oral Hygiene on Quality of Life

• Learning how poor oral hygiene can affect a person’s daily life and well-being.
• Recognising signs and symptoms of poor hygiene, such as bad breath, tooth pain, or gum problems.

5. Person-Centred Care

• Thinking about how to provide care that is focused on the person and their needs.
• Making sure that oral care is part of looking after the whole person.

6. Your Responsibilities in Oral Care

• Understanding your role in providing good mouth care.
• Learning how to support patients or service users in their oral hygiene.

7. The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

• Understanding how different healthcare professionals (like nurses, doctors, dentists, and carers) work together to improve oral health.
• Discussing how to communicate with the team to provide the best care.

📚Relevant: Level 2 Person-centred Care Training | Effective Record Keeping Training

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

1. Define oral hygiene and its importance in health maintenance
2. Identify populations at risk for compromised oral hygiene and discuss potential consequences
3. Describe common issues associated with inadequate oral hygiene practices
4. Assess the impact of poor oral hygiene on quality of life, including recognisable signs and symptoms
5. Evaluate the principles and application of person-centered care in oral hygiene
6. Identify the responsibilities of individuals in maintaining oral hygiene
7. Explain the role of MDT in promoting and supporting oral

The course explains why oral health is important. It covers how plaque can cause dental problems, why it’s important to brush teeth, how to look after dentures, and how oral health is connected to general health.

Course Benefit: Oral Health Training

This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide excellent oral care.

It will support you in improving your patients’ oral health while making your job easier and more effective.

• Better Patient Care: Learn simple techniques that help improve patients’ oral health and overall well-being.
• Practical Skills: Get hands-on experience with brushing, flossing, and denture care through easy demonstrations.
• Prevent Problems: Learn how to spot early signs of oral health issues before they get worse.
• Build Confidence: Feel more confident when helping people with oral care, especially those who need extra help.
• Add Oral Care to Daily Routines: Find easy ways to include oral hygiene in everyday care without extra work.
• Special Care: Learn how to support patients with dementia, disabilities, or other health needs.
• Reduce Health Risks: Understand how good oral care can lower the risk of other health problems, like pneumonia or heart issues.
• Use Resources Wisely: Learn how to maintain good oral hygiene even with limited resources.
• Meet Care Standards: Make sure your care meets the right health standards for oral health support.
• Professional Growth: Get a certificate of completion that helps with your professional development.

By completing this course, you will be better equipped to support your patients and improve their quality of life through good oral hygiene.

Who Should Take This Oral Hygiene Course?

• Healthcare Workers: Nurses, doctors, and other medical staff who help patients.
• Carers: People who care for others every day, like home carers and care home workers.
• Dental Assistants: People who help with dental care and mouth hygiene.
• Community Health Workers: People who help with health in the community.
• Physiotherapists and Therapists: People who help patients with movement or physical problems.
• Social Workers: People who help those with special needs or who might have mouth health problems.
• Care Home Staff: Workers who help elderly or dependent people in care homes.
• Family Carers: Family members or friends who care for someone with health or movement problems.

This course is for anyone who helps care for people and wants to learn more about mouth care.

Customer Testimonials

Thousands of customers have left us 5-star reviews on third-party websites such as Google, Reviews.io, and Trustpilot. Our courses are rated ‘Excellent,’ with 99% of customers saying they would recommend us to other businesses.

“Caring for Care was very prompt in providing a quote and confirming the details of the training. The trainer also checked in the week before the session. Feedback from the team who received the training: ‘She was a lovely lady, discussed the legislation, and explained why certain things are in place. We split into two groups of four for the practical session, where we practiced hoisting and talked through everything we needed to know.'” – AJ Case

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“Mary-Ann is just the best. She is very friendly and gets the information out in a very simple and efficient manner. The examples are always relatable and she’s always adding to the known facts.” – Anonymous

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“The training was appropriate to my role, and all the materials were perfect. The trainer was very knowledgeable and helped me throughout the training to get everything done correctly.” – Divya B

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“Extremely friendly, professional, and always available at the end of the phone to help with any questions or queries. He delivered training to our team, and they would happily welcome him back for any future training needs.” – Mrs Sandra M Myerscough

Career Opportunities

Completing a half-day oral hygiene awareness training can improve your career opportunities in various healthcare and community roles:

Care Home Settings

• Oral Health Champion: Be the person in charge of oral health in your care home. Make sure the standards are followed and train other staff.
• Care Quality Specialist: Use your new knowledge to help improve care quality and make sure the care home meets CQC rules.

Healthcare Support

• Specialisation: Stand out from other healthcare assistants by showing your special knowledge in oral health.
• Support Worker: Help patients get better after illness or surgery by giving them full care, including oral hygiene.

Community Health

• Community Care Visitor: Help At-risk people in their homes by using your knowledge of oral health.
• Health PA: Join in with community health projects that focus on preventing illness and teaching others about health.

Educational Pathways

• Further Training: Use this course as your first step to get more qualifications in healthcare or dental care.
• Specialised Care Courses: Add this training to other care courses to build more skills.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Care Charity: Help charities that support homeless people or other vulnerable groups with oral health care.
• Health Trainer: Help teach people about oral health in schools or community centres.

While a half-day course is an excellent starting point, it’s just the first step. You can build on it with further training to unlock more career opportunities in dental health support roles.

FAQs for Oral Health Care

1. Who can take this oral health course?

This course is for anyone working in healthcare, care homes, or the community. It is ideal for nurses, carers, healthcare assistants, social workers, and anyone supporting people with their health.

2. How long does the course take?

The course takes around half a day (approximately 3 to 4 hours).

3. What will I learn in the course?

You will learn about the importance of oral hygiene, how to brush and care for teeth and dentures, the link between oral health and overall health, and how to support patients with special needs like dementia or disabilities.

4. Does the course include practical skills?

Yes, the course includes practical skills demonstrations, where you will learn techniques for brushing, flossing, and caring for dentures.

5. Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, after completing the course, you will receive a certificate that can help with your career development.

6. Do I need any prior knowledge or experience?

No, this course is for beginners. You do not need any prior knowledge of oral health care to take part. The course is very useful for anyone working in care homes whose duties involve patient care.

7. Can I take the course online?

Yes, the course is available both in-person and online (virtual), so you can choose the best option for you. Also, we have a oral health e-learning course available.

8. Will this training help me in my job?

Yes, this course will give you the knowledge and practical skills to improve patient care, support people with oral health needs, and meet healthcare standards.

9. Is this course recognised?

Yes, the course meets UK healthcare standards, and the certificate is recognised in the healthcare and social care sectors. This course is endorsed by Skills for Care and CPD.

10. How do I book a place on this course?

You can book through our website, by email, or by calling our course advisors at the number listed on our contact page.

11. What is Oral Care and Hygiene Training About?

Our Oral Care and Hygiene Training Course equips health and social care professionals especially care workers with the skills and knowledge needed to understand the basics of good mouth care, especially for people who need support. The course explains why oral hygiene is important and how poor care can affect health and comfort. Learners will explore simple techniques to clean teeth, gums, and dentures safely. It’s ideal for care workers and support staff looking to improve the wellbeing of those they care for.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended