This course is developed to support Disability Support Practitioners in providing effective oral hygiene for people with disability.

Target Audience

A better understanding of how to provide support for good oral hygiene for people with disability.

Learning Outcomes

A better understanding of how to provide support for good oral hygiene for people with disability.

This online course provides learning on: 

• Correct oral hygiene techniques when assisting a person with disability in their oral hygiene
• Information about the role diet plays in maintaining good oral hygiene
• The various types of oral health conditions that can occur including gingivitis, periodontitis and decay and how to prevent them from occurring.
• How some medications may contribute to oral health conditions