Welcome to eLearning in Oral Healthcare

This short, impactful course has been designed specifically for care staff who want to improve their knowledge and confidence in supporting residents with their daily oral health needs.

In approximately 1 hour, you’ll work through 50 pages of clear, easy-to-follow content, including recorded explanations, real-life examples, and visual guides to support learning.

You’ll explore:

🦷 The importance of oral health in overall wellbeing
 🪥 Daily mouth care techniques for dependent residents
 👄 Recognising common oral health issues
 👵 Supporting people with dementia and other care needs

To help you stay on track, the course includes:

✅ Knowledge checks throughout
✅ A final assessment to reinforce learning

This eLearning is perfect for new starters, experienced carers, or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge and deliver even better care.

Let’s get started—and make every smile matter.

 Please note that a certificate of completion is not awarded in the free version.

Learning Outcomes

This training provides topics that are of relevance to providing best practice mouth care for people in different care settings.

  • Understand Best Practices in Mouth Care – Learn effective oral care techniques, including supporting individuals with complex needs and proper denture care.

  • Recognize Common Oral Health Issues – Identify and manage conditions such as bleeding gums, dry mouth, and ulcers.

  • Understand the Link Between Oral and General Health – Gain knowledge of how oral health impacts overall well-being and systemic health.

  • Apply Best Practices and Clinical Governance – Ensure compliance with current standards, policies, and quality care frameworks.

  • Conduct Oral Health Assessments – Learn how to assess oral health needs, including what to look for in the mouth and identifying soft tissue findings.

  • Manage Resistant Behavior to Oral Care – Develop practical strategies to support individuals who resist mouth care.

  • Implement Palliative and End-of-Life Oral Care – Understand the latest guidance, recommended tools, and best practices for maintaining comfort and dignity in palliative care.