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Nurse educators' initiative improves oral health of care home residents
Response was prompted by CQC report on lack of oral health training in many care homes
Response was prompted by CQC report on lack of oral health training in many care homes
- Training package devised by Devon nurse educators aims to improve oral health
- Package provides care home staff with knowledge, tools, support and guidance
- It includes information on cleaning dentures and oral care at the end of life
39%
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of care home managers unaware of the NICE guideline on oral health in care homes