Overview:

Providing oral care is an important skill that not only maintains resident health, but also preserves dignity and self-worth. The purpose of oral hygiene is to keep the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue healthy. Poor mouth care can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and a lack of appetite. This program will help develop the skills needed to provide quality oral care by demonstrating the proper techniques for providing the following:

• Assisted oral care


• Denture care


• Oral care for the unconscious resident