Health and Wellbeing – Holistic Oral health. General health and wellbeing connections. Maintaining dignity, quality of life and oral health for social interaction.
Oral hygiene – Self care. Carers -Supporting and assisting mouth care. Teeth, gums, tongue and soft tissue care. Denture and appliance care.
Diet and Nutrition – Taste for comfort. Hydration. Supplements. Tube feeding/parenteral nutrition. Nutritional needs in palliative and end of life care.
Professional oral care – Relief of pain – teeth, gums, tongue and soft tissues. Monitoring and maintaining function and comfort. Professional support.
