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Wednesday, 24 September

Oral Champion Course

By Knowledge Oral Health Care

Become an Oral Health Champion to boost care quality, meet CQC standards & improve residents’ wellbeing. Live Online Event. Weds 24th Sept

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

Untitled agenda

Defining oral health

A basic understanding of oral health includes knowledge of the structure and function of the mouth, the importance of good oral hygiene, and the common conditions that affect oral health. Poor oral h...

Recommended Tools and Best Practices for End-of-Life Mouth Care

Providing compassionate and effective mouth care at the end of life is essential for maintaining comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Individuals in palliative or end-of-life care often experience ...

Evidence-Based Tips & Coping Strategies for Residents Who Resist Mouth Care

Caring for residents who resist mouth care can be challenging, especially for those with dementia or other cognitive impairments. Resistance often stems from fear, discomfort, lack of understanding, ...

Completing an Oral Health Assessment & Identifying Soft Tissue Findings

Oral health assessments are crucial for identifying and addressing oral health issues, particularly in vulnerable individuals such as those in care homes. Regular assessments help detect problems ea...

Understand what is required as an oral champion to include how to complete an

Jane Peterson

Increase awareness about the importance of mouth care among staff Ensure that all residents have oral hygiene tools and products. Make sure that oral assessments are carried out for every new resid...

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Highlights

3 hours
Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Health • Medical

The CQC (Care Quality Commission) recommends nominating an Oral Champion to promote good practice in oral healthcare and serve as a key link between staff, residents, and management. An Oral Champion ensures that oral health remains a priority in care settings by:

✔️ Advocating for high standards in mouth care.

✔️ Supporting and educating staff on best practices.

✔️ Identifying and addressing oral health concerns early.

By appointing an Oral Champion, care homes can enhance compliance with regulatory standards, improve residents' well-being, and create a culture where oral health is an integral part of daily care.

This Oral Champion Course equips care staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to lead on oral healthcare within their care setting. This expert-led training ensures compliance with regulatory standards while improving the well-being of residents, particularly those who are vulnerable or resistant to mouth care.

Oral Champion Course – Summary & Objectives

Overall Aim

This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver best practices in mouth care, ensuring you can confidently fulfill your role as an Oral Champion within your care setting.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

✔️ Develop the knowledge and skills needed to confidently lead on oral health care.

✔️ Understand how poor oral health impacts overall health, especially in vulnerable adults with chronic conditions.

✔️ Learn best practices and effective mouth care management strategies.

✔️ Gain confidence in recommending appropriate mouth care tools, particularly in palliative and end-of-life care.

✔️ Provide practical guidance and coping strategies to support staff in managing care-resistant behaviors.

✔️ Understand oral health quality standards, including how to complete an Oral Health Assessment effectively.

This course empowers you to improve oral healthcare standards in your care home, ensuring residents receive the best possible care.

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Knowledge Oral Health Care

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Sep 24 · 02:00 PDT