Oral hygiene in ESMS – 7 hours

Tooth brushing is crucial throughout life, and in institutions it should be as important as at home, as it contributes to overall health by preventing cavities, infections and gum disease.

Poor oral hygiene can aggravate existing health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition, healthy, well-preserved teeth promote better nutrition and thus contribute to the proper assimilation of nutrients from the diet. Regular brushing can also reduce the risk of respiratory infections, which are common among people living with disabilities.

What’s more, good oral hygiene can contribute to a better quality of life by boosting self-confidence and psychological well-being.

It is important to train nursing staff in techniques for maintaining proper oral hygiene and enabling appropriate care.

Educational programs on the importance of tooth brushing can raise awareness among residents and their families, encouraging good oral hygiene practices.

In short, tooth brushing in nursing homes is essential to maintaining residents’ overall health, well-being and quality of life.

To achieve this, it is essential to understand the “why” in order to implement the “how” and the appropriate care and monitoring protocols.

Training objectives

• Improving residents’ oral hygiene and dental care

• Patient approach to daily oral care
• Learn how to help with brushing, specific care techniques, equipment and methods
• Know how to diagnose faulty brushing, gum or dental problems
• Knowing how to initiate care and when to refer to a healthcare professional

• Provide keys to empowering the team in the transmission of knowledge in this area
• Understanding the factors that contribute to poor oral hygiene
• Understanding the clinical manifestations of the main oral pathologies
• Understanding the specific nature of oral pathologies in psychiatry
• Identify the side effects of psychotropic treatments
• Understanding pain in psychiatry and its management in oral health care

Detailed program – 7 hours

1 – The importance of teeth and their specific features

• Description of the person,
• Personal approach,
• Mouth functions and experience,
• Factors contributing to poor oral hygiene,
• Clinical manifestations of oral pathologies (pain),
• Treatment side effects,
• Diagnose faulty brushing,
• Tooth brushing, loss of function,
• The food bowl,
• Saliva,
• Sleep,
• Dental care and mastication.

2 – Oral hygiene

• Bacterial plaque,
• Diagnose a gum or dental problem,
• Diagnose residents’ brushing efficiency and adapt if necessary,
• Adapt brushing to a person other than yourself,
• Positions, equipment, brushing techniques and tips for maintaining good oral hygiene,
• Draw up an individual brushing protocol tailored to your needs (prosthesis, bleeding, feeding),
• Adapting nutrition to promote good digestion.

Accessibility

This course can be adapted on request for people with disabilities. In the case of videoconferencing, assistance in connecting to our teams software will be sent to you at the same time as your training invitation.

Quality indicators

98% of participants were satisfied with the course.

90% of participants recommend this course.