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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.

Modules

Module 1

The Mouth

Module 2

Teeth

Module 3

Anatomy of Oesophagus

Module 4

What is Oral Hygiene?

Module 5

Causes of Poor Oral Health

Module 6

Why is Oral Hygiene so Important?

Module 7

Assessing Oral Health Needs

Module 8

Principles of Effective Mouth Care

Module 9

Mouth Care Within Palliative Care

Module 10

Managing Common Oral Issues

Module 11

Referring for Additional Support

Module 12

What is Dysphagia?

Module 13

Aspiration and Choking

Module 14

A Person is Choking - Six Steps to Undertake

Module 15

Assessing Someone's Swallow

Module 16

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

Module 17

Supporting people with dysphagia

Module 18

Steps to Support Nutrition and Fluid

Module 19

Summary

Module 20

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.