Effective oral care is an essential part of patient care, but one which is often over-looked. Oral care includes the cleaning and care of the mouth, tongue, gums, teeth and / or dentures. Poor oral care can impact on patient outcomes. This course is an introduction to effective oral care for adult patients.

Audience

• all nurses and health care assistants should complete this eLearning
• dietitians, speech and language therapists, dental assistants and dental therapists may find this module useful

Time allocation

15 minutes