Oral Care Training

Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.

This Oral Care Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

What does my certificate include?

Your Oral Care Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.

Oral care is all about looking after your mouth, teeth, and gums to keep them healthy and clean. It includes brushing your teeth, using floss, mouthwash, interdental brushes, and regularly visiting the dentist, among other things.

Without good oral care, your teeth become covered in plaque which builds up and causes all sorts of problems from halitosis – which is the medical term for bad breath, to tooth decay and gum disease. But it’s more than just cleaning, oral care also means checking your teeth, mouth, and gums for signs of other conditions, including cancer.

Many of us are capable of practising oral care for ourselves, but in a care setting, people might need a helping hand – particularly with things like brushing their teeth or remembering to clean their dentures. They may also be unaware of the signs of other problems, or struggle to communicate their concerns, so they need you to help them check. Just like you might help them with their meals or getting dressed, supporting someone with their oral hygiene is a key part of helping them stay healthy, comfortable, and confident.

Oral care is about maintaining a healthy body and mind. Physically, good oral hygiene prevents harmful conditions, infections, and diseases of the mouth, which can all be painful and make eating or speaking difficult. A clean and healthy mouth also boosts your immune system, and helps you avoid some surprising conditions, including heart disease, strokes, and lung infections.

But oral care isn’t just about physical health, it’s also important for mental wellbeing. Imagine trying to speak confidently when you’re self-conscious about bad breath; or imagine how a constant and severe toothache might affect your happiness. Poor oral care can make individuals in care, who may already feel isolated, less likely to socialise or leave their home. But good oral care can boost their self-esteem and make them feel more comfortable to live their life with a smile.

Helping the people in your care to maintain their oral hygiene helps to preserve their dignity. Whether it’s helping them brush their teeth or making sure their dentures fit properly, providing this support shows respect for their health, comfort, and personhood. After all, everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin.