Mouthcare Resources for Caregivers: Fact Sheets & Video Clips
In 2000, the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Community Oral Health (CCOH) expanded its focus in caring for underserved populations through the creation of the Health Promotion Unit (HPU). This upstream approach was adopted to help improve the oral and overall health of communities served by providing prevention-focused health promotion programming alongside essential dental treatment of existing disease. The Health Promotion Unit made a significant commitment to improve the oral health of dependent individuals that included working with the long-term care (LTC) facilities of Deer Lodge Centre and Manitoba Developmental Centre, as well as the Home Dental Care (mobile van) program, which visits over 40 LTC facilities in the Winnipeg area.
A primary focus of the HPU’s activities for almost 10 years has been to increase the oral health knowledge, awareness and mouthcare skills of caregivers through in-services, workshops, and presentations. These programs have been delivered to many health care aides, nurses, speech language pathologists, dietitians, physicians, administrators, family members, and others.
We are pleased to share with you our collection of LTC fact sheets and video clips that we have developed as an integral component to mouthcare training for caregivers.
LTC Fact Sheets: We strive to update & revise the fact sheets on a regular basis to keep them current and based on the latest evidence available. You have our permission to print and use them in their original un-edited form, keeping the logo and author information intact.
Please direct feedback or requests to Mary Bertone, RDH.
Working together to improve the health and quality of life of those who depend on us.
Mary Bertone, Carol Yakiwchuk and Mickey Wener
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Download printable PDF hand out below: |
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| Your Mouth is Connected to Your Body | PDF, 1 page, 124 KB |
| Healthy Mouth - Healthy Person - Information for Caring Families |
PDF, 2 pages, 176 KB |
| Gloving for Mouth Care in Personal Care Homes | PDF, 1 page, 48 KB |
| Routine Oral Screening | PDF, 1 page, 198 KB |
| Working Through Daily Mouth Care | PDF, 1 page, 72 KB |
| Basic Mouth Care - Caring for those with natural teeth |
PDF, 1 page, 267 KB |
| Basic Mouth Care - Caring for those without teeth/with dentures |
PDF, 1 page, 247 KB |
| What is Dry Mouth? | PDF, 1 page, 100 KB |
| Mouth Care Helpers for Care Givers | PDF, 2 pages, 116 KB |
| Daily Mouth Care: Special Considerations | PDF, 3 pages, 304 KB |
| Denture Labeling | PDF, 1 page, 68 KB |
| Ultrasonic Cleaning for Dentures | PDF, 1 page, 88 KB |
| Dental “Recipes” | PDF, 1 page, 40 KB |
| Product Suppliers | PDF, 2 pages, 56 KB |
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Video 1: Assembling Products Time: 2:43 [ video #1 ] Demonstrates and describes a range of basic mouthcare products and supplies appropriate when caring for others. |
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Video 2: Mouth rests Time: 3:29 [ video #2 ] Demonstrates a variety of different mouth rests, some disposable, others steralizable and reusable, that can safely and comfortably keep the mouth open during mouthcare. |
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Video 3: Brushing someone else’s teeth Time: 3:01 [ video #3 ] Demonstrates a technique for brushing someone else’s teeth that is effective and does not cause injury; includes tongue brushing. |
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Video 4: 3-sided toothbrushes Time: 2:34 [ video #4 ] Demonstrates how to use and adapt two 3-sided toothbrushes, the Collis Curve and the Specialized Care Twin Head brushes. These are time-savers as you can brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces of the teeth at the same time. |
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Video 5: Using a proxabrush to clean between Time: 1:29 [ video #5 ] Demonstrates how to set up and safely use a proxabrush to clean between teeth, even if the individual is clenching. |
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Video 6: Using a floss holder Time: 1:45 [ video #6 ] Demonstrates how to set up and properly use a floss holder to clean between teeth. |
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BEDSIDE & WHEELCHAIR DEMONSTRATIONS |
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Video 7: Supplies ready Time: 0:23 [ video #7 ] Demonstrates gathering of essential supplies for mouthcare. |
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Video 8: Positioning bed and resident Time: 0:46 [ video #8 ] Demonstrates how to optimally position a hospital-type bed and the individual for improved access during mouthcare. |
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Video 9: Positioning caregiver at bedside Time: 0:26 [ video #9 ] Demonstrates effective caregiver positioning at bedside for optimal access and vision for mouthcare and decreased risk of being inadvertently hit by resident. |
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Video 10: Products ready on the glove Time: 0:19 [ video #10 ] Demonstrates how to optimize time during mouthcare by loading mouthcare products directly on to the glove. |
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Video 11: Using a mouthrest Time: 0:58 [ video #11 ] Demonstrates how to safely use a disposable Specialized Care mouth rest for individuals who are unable to cooperate or who need assistance keeping their mouth open during mouthcare. |
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Video 12: Mouthrest tips Time: 0:33 [ video #12 ] Demonstrates additional tips for safely and effectively using the Specialized Care mouth rest. |
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Video 13: Toothbrushing technique at bedside Time: 0:42 [ video #13 ] Demonstrates caregiver toothbrushing technique, including oral inspection, focusing on the gumline, ’wipe as you go’, tongue cleaning and moisturizing lips. |
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Video 14: Toothbrushing technique in wheelchair Time: 1:09 [ video #14 ] Demonstrates preferred caregiver positioning when providing mouthcare for an individual sitting in a wheelchair, using a supportive head hug, and maintaining a neutral head position to help prevent aspiration. |
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Video 15: Mouth screening Time: 1:07 [ video #15 ] Demonstrates the steps involved in performing an oral screening. Discusses lighting, what to look for and the importance of seeking a consult or referral for significant findings. |
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WRHA-UM-ALZ SOC Mouth Care is Important: Poster & Products Information Sheets: |
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