Oral and Dental Health in Aged Care

There is wide evidence suggesting an elevated prevalence of oral diseases and dental conditions in older Australians. This module on oral and dental care will help learners to address oral health issues at their service and to improve the oral health status of older Australians in their care. They will gain knowledge on the common oral and dental diseases/conditions and their impacts on the quality of life. They will also learn oral care strategies to overcome barriers to oral care to ensure your own safety, and the consumer's comfort. Learners will be provided with various preventive measures to avoid the onset or worsening of oral and dental diseases and ways to maintain adequate oral hygiene in older people.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Identify oral care strategies to provide better oral health outcomes.
• Recognise the impacts of oral diseases to deliver improved dental care and better oral healthcare practice.
• Identify factors leading to poor oral and dental health to enable prevention, early intervention, and treatment.

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1. Dental caries
2. Carer responsibilities
3. Dry mouth
4. Periodontal diseases
5. Monitoring oral health
6. Oral health care
7. Impacts of oral disease
8. Toothbrush care
9. Denture care
10. Challenging behaviours
11. Managing barriers
12. Safe oral care practices
13. Positioning
14. Improving access to the mouth
15. Tooth decay prevention
16. Consumer not responding