The below resources are available to view or download:
Mouth Care Recording and Assessment Tool
This Tool is based on the Recording and Assessment tool for adults, it has been adapted to be used in a Neuro-disability setting. It was designed for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, Putney which has good access to dental care, you may need to modify this tool for your own setting if no access to dental care.
Fact sheets:
The neuro-disability oral health factsheets were developed by a multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. They provide information and guidance for health care professionals on maintaining good oral health.
People with a neuro-disability are more susceptible to problems with their mouths and providing oral care can sometimes be challenging.
Supporting people with a neuro-disability to maintain good oral health
Cleaning the mouth of an adult with a Neuro-Disability
Dry mouth in adults with a neuro-disability
Lip and tongue biting in people with a neuro-disability
Reduced saliva control in adults with a neuro-disability (drooling)
Care-resistant behavior towards mouth care in people with a neuro-disability
Mouth care for people with Huntington’s disease
Safe Oral Suctioning in Adults with a Neuro-disability
Denture care for adults with a neuro-disability
Each factsheet covers the key points and also provides practical information on how to support people to maintain a clean and comfortable mouth.
For further information, please contact the dental team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability at dental@rhn.org.uk.