Cleaning someone else’s mouth can be difficult and is important for their dignity, health and wellbeing.
This guide has been developed for use by care homes and home care agencies. It outlines:
- Why mouthcare is important
- How best to assess a client’s mouthcare needs & develop a care plan
- Factsheets on common conditions
- Useful products
- How to ID a denture
- How to access dental care for your clients
Accompanying the guide are some useful documents including:
Guidance for Care homes and Care agencies on good mouthcare for vulnerable adults.