Oral hygiene in nursing homes – 7 Hours

Tooth brushing is crucial in Care Homes for the Elderly, as it contributes to oral health, preventing cavities, infections and gum disease. Poor oral hygiene can exacerbate existing health problems in the elderly.

What’s more, healthy teeth promote better nutrition, improving residents’ oral health. Regular brushing can also reduce the risk of respiratory infections, which are common among the elderly.

In addition, good oral hygiene can contribute to a better quality of life by fostering residents’ self-confidence and psychological well-being. It is important to train nursing staff in proper oral hygiene to ensure 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, brushing teeth in EHPAD is essential to maintain their overall health, well-being and quality of life.

Training objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to :

• Maintain the mouths of EHPAD residents,
• Clarify future requests for care,
• Understand the importance of the mouth in a person’s life, whether elderly or not,
• To adapt food structures as best as possible.

Detailed program – 7 hours

1- The importance of teeth and maintaining masticatory capacity for the elderly

• Description of the person,
• Mouth functions and experience,
• Physical and mental aging,
• Preservation, prevention and screening,
• Tooth brushing, loss of function,
• The food bowl,
• Saliva,
• Sleep,
• Bacterial plaque,
• Dental care and mastication

2- Oral hygiene

• Adapt brushing to a person other than yourself,
• Positions, brushing techniques and tips for successfully maintaining the mouths of opponents,
• Draw up an individual brushing protocol tailored to your needs (prostheses, bleeding, feeding),
• Adapting nutrition to promote good digestion,
• Case study: brushing the teeth of selected patients.

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.

88% of participants recommend the course.