Oral care is an essential part of health care. Looking after our mouths is as important as looking after any other part of our body. This content will show you the reason why it is so important to look after our mouths and someone else’s mouth that we are caring for.
Learning Outcomes:
- Why taking care of the mouth is important
- Basic mouth care
- Recognise the need to take care of someone else’s mouth
- Causes of dental disease
Care Certificate Standard 05: Work in a Person Centred Way
Learning Disabilities
Care Certificate Standard 02: Your Personal Development
Care Certificate Standard 10: Safeguarding Adults
Care Certificate Standard 04: Equality and Diversity
Care Certificate Standard 01: Understand Your Role
Care Certificate Standard 11: Safeguarding Children 





