Self-study materials on oral health for caregivers
Oral health is a vital part of general health. Good oral health is only achieved with good oral hygiene, which includes healthy teeth, gums, tongue and all areas inside the mouth. Caregivers can play a very important role in disease prevention by helping ensure good oral hygiene.
Learn how to help support a daily oral care routine for your family member or client
Overcoming Obstacles to Oral Health Care offers caregivers short, easily completed self-study training materials designed to increase your success and confidence in working with individuals with a broad range of support needs.
Developed by a national advisory committee, this content is periodically updated to reflect the latest evidence for best practices in oral health care. The current edition was updated in 2022.
Translations of original material are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and Tagalog, as well as the original English version.
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