Description
Oral Health Education Online Course
Discover the importance of oral health with our comprehensive online course. Learn how oral health impacts overall well-being and understand the connection between oral health and general health.
Taking care of your teeth and gums is really important because it can affect your overall health. Did you know that 3.9 billion people around the world have problems with their teeth? Almost half of all people (44%) have untreated tooth decay, which is the most common health issue according to a big study.
That’s why it’s crucial to have an online course to teach people about oral health. This course will help the people who take care of you understand why oral health is so important.
They will learn how to help you if you can’t tell them when you’re in pain or need help. They will also learn how to take care of your mouth every day and know when to tell someone if something is wrong. They will even learn about dentures and why it’s important to mark them. The Course is:
- Developed by professionals
- Accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
When they finish the course, they will get a certificate to show that they know how to take care of oral health. This certificate is proof that they learned important things and can show it to people who check if everything is going well.
So remember, taking care of your mouth is not just about having pretty teeth. It can save lives, and this course will teach the people who take care of you how to do it right.
Course Outline:
Smiling Matters, a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), emphasizes the need for mandatory staff training in oral care and a heightened recognition of the significance of maintaining good oral health.
To address these concerns, an interactive online training course on Oral Health Care has been developed.
This course has been designed to ensure that you hold an awareness of Oral Health and understand how to cater to the dental care of your clients.
The main points covered in the oral health course are:
- Understand the importance of oral health and the potential effect on their general health, well-being, and dignity
- Understand the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behavior and general health and well-being 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 to deliver daily mouth care
- Know how and when to reassess oral health
- 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
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this oral health training, learners will acquire knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Effects on general health, well-being, and dignity: They will comprehend the significance of oral health and its potential impact on overall well-being, health, and maintaining dignity.
- Impact of untreated dental pain and communication difficulties: Learners will understand how untreated dental pain or mouth infections can affect the behavior, general health, and well-being of individuals who are unable to express their pain or seek assistance. This includes residents with dementia or communication difficulties.
- Delivering daily mouth care: They will learn how to provide regular and proper oral care on a daily basis.
- Reassessing oral health: Learners will be equipped with the knowledge of how and when to evaluate and reevaluate oral health.
- Reporting oral health concerns and responding to needs: They will understand the appropriate procedures for reporting any concerns related to oral health and how to respond to changes in a person’s needs and circumstances.
- Denture marking: Learners will grasp the importance of denture marking and how to arrange it for individuals, with their explicit permission.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is oral health?
Oral health refers to the overall well-being and condition of the mouth, teeth, gums, and related oral structures, encompassing practices and habits that promote cleanliness, prevent diseases, and maintain optimal function.
Oral health means taking care of your mouth, teeth, and gums to keep them healthy.
It involves brushing your teeth regularly, eating healthy foods, and avoiding things like smoking that can harm your mouth.
Going to the dentist for check-ups and getting help if you have any problems with your mouth is also important. When your mouth is healthy, you can eat, talk, and smile without any pain or worries.
Please visit this webpage for face to face oral care training
Who Should Take the Oral Health Course?
This oral health course is suitable for:
- General public interested in learning about oral health
- Healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of oral health
- Dental professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills
- Caregivers and support workers providing oral care
- Public health professionals focused on oral health promotion
- Students and researchers in healthcare-related fields.
Why is oral health awareness important?
Oral health awareness is important for several reasons:
- Keeps your body healthy
- Prevents dental problems
- Improves your quality of life
- Saves you money
- Promotes fairness in access to care
- Empowers you to take control of your oral health.
