Oral care for adults with a learning disability

We designed our training video to help people who provide oral health care for adults with a learning disability. This includes staff, informal carers and carers.

This training covers important topics such as:

Advice on brushing teeth. How to help and encourage adults to brush their teeth.
Tooth decay and tooth-friendly snacks and drinks. Which foods are good for teeth and how to help adults avoid tooth decay by make better food choices.
How to make dental visits comfortable. Reasonable adjustments and strategies to lessen their anxiety. This includes preparing them before the appointment and using a dental passport.
Dental conditions. Oral conditions to look out for and how to prevent them