Enhanced Skills Practitioner - Caring for Smiles Resources
Resources Relating to Caring for Smiles
Caring for Smiles
Caring for Smiles paperwork
The 3 steps are:
1. Carry out an oral health risk assessment
2. Develop an oral care plan
3. Document daily oral care
Documents available on “Resources for Care Homes” page
Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines (NHS and Healthcare Improvement Scotland)
The Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines reflect a consensus of opinion about good practice in the management of adult patients with life limiting illness. They are designed for healthcare professionals from any care setting who are involved in supporting people with a palliative life-limiting condition.
Fluoride
Recommendations on the use of fluoride toothpaste and fluoride supplements in Scotland 2017
This document had been developed by the Scottish Consultants in Dental Public Health Group in consultation with the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). The document provides a short summary of existing guidance in this area. It also Includes guidance on High Strength Fluoride Toothpaste
Promoting Excellence in Dementia PEID
Click Image for "A framework for health and social care staff working with people with Dementia, their families and carers"
Recomended Level for Enhanced Skills Practitioner:
Skilled level - Improving Practice Learning Resource
Modules 3 and 5 relate specificaly to Oral Health
