Oral Care for Older Adults
Learn how to support older adults in maintaining good oral health through effective daily oral care and early identification of common age-related oral health concerns. This course explores the impact of ageing, chronic health conditions, and dementia on oral health, while providing practical strategies for tooth, denture, and dry mouth care in Canadian healthcare settings.

Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how ageing affects the teeth, gums, and oral tissues, and its impact on overall health and wellbeing.
- Recognise the relationship between oral health and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pneumonia.
- Apply best practices for daily oral care, including toothbrushing, denture care, dental implant care, and managing dry mouth.
- Identify signs of healthy and unhealthy oral tissues and recognise when further dental assessment is required.
- Support older adults, including those living with dementia, by addressing common barriers to oral care and using person-centred approaches to promote oral hygiene.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how ageing affects the teeth, gums, and oral tissues, and its impact on overall health and wellbeing.
- Recognise the relationship between oral health and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pneumonia.
- Apply best practices for daily oral care, including toothbrushing, denture care, dental implant care, and managing dry mouth.
- Identify signs of healthy and unhealthy oral tissues and recognise when further dental assessment is required.
- Support older adults, including those living with dementia, by addressing common barriers to oral care and using person-centred approaches to promote oral hygiene.
Modules
Module 1
Age-Related Changes to Oral Health
Module 2
Daily Oral Care for Seniors
Module 3
Oral Health and Dementia Care
Module 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers age-related oral changes, oral hygiene, denture care, recognising a healthy mouth, the link between oral and general health, and identifying common oral health concerns in older adults.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.
Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support workers involved in providing care and promoting oral health for older adults.


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