Resource Package
The resource package explains how you can support older people to maintain good oral health in an acute setting.
A set of simple preventative strategies shows you how to encourage older people to:
- care for their natural teeth
- care for their dentures
- find relief of dry mouth
- eat tooth-friendly foods
- see a dental professional
- quit smoking.
Four key oral health processes
You will learn how to put these strategies into action by following four key oral health processes:
Oral health assessment
Oral health assessment is the first process in helping to improve an older person's oral health.
Oral health care planning
The second process in helping to improve an older person's oral health is oral health care planning.
Daily oral care
The third process in helping to improve an older person's oral health is putting the oral health care plan into action by supporting the delivery of daily oral care.
Dental referral
The fourth process in helping to improve an older person's oral health is a dental referral.
Further information & resources
Please refer to the online training module and the following resources for more information
