DENTALTECH ACADEMY
Dental Training Courses for Carers & Care Teams
Practical online training from the DentalTech clinical team to help carers, nurses and families support daily oral care for older adults.
FEATURED COURSE
Training in Oral Care for Older Adults
€95
27 lessons · self-paced
A complete online programme covering the daily oral care of older adults, from recognising tooth decay and gum disease to denture handling, cleaning routines and the link between oral and general health.
- 27 structured lessons
- Self-paced: start anytime, learn anywhere
- Pre and post questionnaires to track progress
- Knowledge checks after each module
- Practical guidance for dentures and natural teeth
- Contact with DentalTech for follow-up support
Who is this training for?
For anyone responsible for the daily oral care of an older adult at home, in nursing homes or in supported living.
Carers & HCAs
Healthcare assistants supporting older adults at home or in care settings.
Nursing Home Staff
Nurses and care teams responsible for residents’ daily oral hygiene.
Family Caregivers
Family members helping a parent or relative manage oral care.
Care Managers
Managers building oral health skills across their teams.
What you’ll learn
Five modules · 27 lessons · focused on the realities of caring for older adults.
Module 1: Introduction
- Pre-Questionnaire
- About This Course
Module 2: Recognising Poor Oral Health
- What is a Healthy Mouth?
- Tooth Decay & Cavities
- Plaque
- Gum Disease
- Dry Mouth & Thrush
- Mouth Sores & Oral Cancer
- Poor Oral Health Summary
- Knowledge Check
Module 3: Consequences for General Health
- Intro Video
- Poor Oral Health Leads To…
- Oral Health = General Health
- Further Reading
- Knowledge Check
Module 4: Practical Oral Care
- Breaking The Cycle Video
- Oral Health Care and Covid-19
- 4 Types of Mouth
- 3 Care Approaches
- What Do Dentures Look Like?
- How To Clean Dentures
- Dentures General Guidance
- Before & After
- Oral Care Tools
- Recommended PPE
Module 5: Wrap Up
- Post Questionnaire
- Contact Dental Tech
Ready to upskill your team?
Enrol today for access to the full course. For group enrolments and team pricing, call our team.