Mouth care that protects health and dignity — why oral health matters far beyond teeth, what NICE and CQC expect, daily brushing and denture care done properly, dry mouth, thrush and red flags, supporting people with dementia, and mouth care at the end of life.
What this course covers
- Explain why oral health affects eating, speech, dignity and chest health
- Know what NICE guidance and inspectors expect of mouth care
- Deliver daily tooth and denture care safely and well
- Recognise dry mouth, thrush, ulcers and when to refer
- Support mouth care in dementia, refusal and end of life care
How much does Oral Health & Mouth Care training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Care workers supporting people with these needs, plus the seniors and managers who supervise them and sign off their practice. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Oral Health & Mouth Care.
- Nutrition & Hydration — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Dysphagia — 45 min online, £4 per person
- End of Life Care — 50 min online, £4 per person
- Dementia Awareness — 50 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oral Health & Mouth Care training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 14 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Oral Health & Mouth Care training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain why oral health affects eating, speech, dignity and chest health; know what NICE guidance and inspectors expect of mouth care; deliver daily tooth and denture care safely and well. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Oral Health & Mouth Care CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this make someone competent to deliver mouth care?
No, and it should not be treated that way. It covers the knowledge — daily brushing and denture care, dry mouth, thrush and red flags, dementia and refusal, and mouth care at the end of life. Competence to deliver mouth care must be assessed in the workplace by someone qualified to judge it, and the Oral Health & Mouth Care competency record in your portal is built for that sign‑off.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
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