One of the greatest barriers to good oral health is simply ensuring daily oral hygiene. Most nursing home residents are unable to brush their own teeth or dentures and their primary caregivers, nursing assistants, often lack the training to provide this care. The materials in this area of the UKCD website were funded by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, and provide training resources developed specifically for three different groups, all of whom can play a role in addressing this problem.
For dental professionals, the provided instructional video and PowerPoint presentations may be used to deliver training for nursing home staff.
Downloadable PowerPoint Presentations
There are three different lengths of presentations to meet the time constraints of both the presenter and the audience.
Instructional Videos
Oral Health Training
The following video was produced by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation and the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Click the play button in the center of the video below to play. 11.5 minutes
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Downloadable Lists
Downloadable Forms
The Financial Side of Dental Care
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For nursing home staff, the provided self instructional tools, in the event that a dental professional is not available, will assist to provide training. Presentations are available in four lengths. The shorter versions (12 minute video or 30 minute powerpoint) are designed to give all staff a basic understanding of safely providing daily oral care for residents while the longer version (90 minutes) was designed for nursing staff who may become the facility's "oral health specialist," designated to ensure daily oral hygiene for all residents.
Downloadable PowerPoint Presentations
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Oral Health Training Program (30-minute version)
View video | Download slides 10.1 MB
Oral Health Training Program (45-minute version)
View video | Download slides 12.3 MB
Oral Health Training Program (90-minute version)
View part 1 | View part 2 | Download slides 19.5 MB
Instructional Videos
Oral Health Training
The following video was produced by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation and the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Click the play button in the center of the video below to play. 11.5 minutes
Wound Care
Downloadable Forms
The Financial Side of Dental Care
Online Resources
Supporting Research
For families, these materials provide suggestions about information they should provide to the nursing home that can help the nursing facility provide the best oral care possible for loved ones. A simple instructional video is provided for family members who may wish to provide oral hygiene care for their loved ones when they visit. Common oral problems and oral hygiene tools are described.
Downloadable Checklists
Downloadable PowerPoint Presentations
Instructional Videos
Oral Health Training
The following video was produced by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation and the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Click the play button in the center of the video below to play. 11.5 minutes
Wound Care
The Financial Side of Dental Care
Online Resources
Supporting Research
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