Oral Health ( including Dysphagia Awareness )
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explore the structure of the mouth, teeth, and esophagus.
- Discuss the significance of maintaining oral hygiene for overall well-being and social interaction.
- Identify factors contributing to deteriorating oral health.
- Outline the steps for conducting a thorough oral health examination.
- Examine essential strategies for effective oral care.
- Understand the critical role of oral care for individuals undergoing palliative treatment.
- Determine the appropriate times for escalating oral care issues and the process for seeking dental consultation.
- Clarify the meaning of 'dysphagia.'
- Identify clinical conditions that could result in dysphagia.
- Recognize the indications and discomforts associated with dysphagia.
- Detail the methodology for evaluating a person's swallowing ability.
- Illuminate the fundamental principles of managing dysphagia emergencies.
- Acquire knowledge about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and its practical applications.
- Guide on assisting individuals with dysphagia in achieving autonomous eating.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explore the structure of the mouth, teeth, and esophagus.
- Discuss the significance of maintaining oral hygiene for overall well-being and social interaction.
- Identify factors contributing to deteriorating oral health.
- Outline the steps for conducting a thorough oral health examination.
- Examine essential strategies for effective oral care.
- Understand the critical role of oral care for individuals undergoing palliative treatment.
- Determine the appropriate times for escalating oral care issues and the process for seeking dental consultation.
- Clarify the meaning of 'dysphagia.'
- Identify clinical conditions that could result in dysphagia.
- Recognize the indications and discomforts associated with dysphagia.
- Detail the methodology for evaluating a person's swallowing ability.
- Illuminate the fundamental principles of managing dysphagia emergencies.
- Acquire knowledge about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and its practical applications.
- Guide on assisting individuals with dysphagia in achieving autonomous eating.
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Training Overview
- The Mouth
- Teeth
- Anatomy of Oesophagus
- What is Oral Hygiene?
- Causes of Poor Oral Health
- Why is Oral Hygiene so Important?
- Assessing Oral Health Needs
- Principles of Effective Mouth Care
- Mouth Care Within Palliative Care
- Managing Common Oral Issues
- Referring for Additional Support
- What is Dysphagia?
- Aspiration and Choking
- A Person is Choking - Six Steps to Undertake
- Assessing Someone's Swallow
- The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
- Supporting people with dysphagia
- Steps to Support Nutrition and Fluid
- Summary
- References
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Frequently asked questions
Most adults have 32 teeth, including incisors for cutting, canines for tearing, and premolars and molars for grinding food. If wisdom teeth are missing or removed, adults usually have 28 teeth.
The oesophagus is a muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach using wave-like movements called peristalsis. Problems here can cause dysphagia, making swallowing difficult.
Good oral hygiene helps prevent tooth and gum disease and is linked to lower risks of respiratory infections, heart disease, and poor mental well-being. A clean mouth also improves comfort and confidence.
Signs include coughing during meals, difficulty swallowing food or liquids, feeling food stuck, weight loss, and chest discomfort. Red flags should always be reported for medical assessment.