Oral Health Programs
for Aged Care, Nursing Homes & Seniors
Oral health is one of the most overlooked aspects of aged care and one of the most consequential. Poor oral health affects what residents can eat, how they feel, how they socialise, and their overall physical wellbeing. It's linked to malnutrition, frailty, aspiration pneumonia, and reduced quality of life.
We're here to help you change that.
Why oral health in aged care needs urgent attention
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More than 70% of aged care residents have untreated oral disease
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Tooth loss and oral pain directly reduce nutritional intake
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Poor oral hygiene is a significant risk factor for aspiration pneumonia
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Oral health decline accelerates frailty and reduces independence
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Many residents cannot advocate for their own oral health needs
Your staff are already stretched. That's exactly why we focus on building capacity — not just providing one-off visits, but genuinely upskilling your team so that better oral health becomes part of everyday care.
Our aged care and nursing home programs
Staff Education Sessions
Our oral health education sessions for aged care and nursing home staff cover practical techniques, common conditions, when to escalate, and how to provide oral care to resistant or complex residents. Confident staff means consistently better care for residents.
OHAT Assessments and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
We conduct Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) assessments for individual residents, identifying oral health risk and setting clear care priorities. OHAT findings integrate with existing care planning documentation. This will make your facility compliant with the new Aged Care Standards, under Standard 5: Outcome 5.4: Comprehensive care
Chewing Function Screening
We screen for oral hypofunction — reduced chewing ability that directly impacts nutrition and contributes to frailty. Early identification means earlier intervention and better outcomes.
Oral Care Planning
We develop practical, individualised oral care plans for residents with complex needs, dental anxiety, dementia, or limited cooperation. Plans are written for staff, not just clinicians.
Community Seniors Groups
For church groups, community centres, and seniors hubs, we offer oral health education sessions that are engaging, practical, and genuinely useful — covering denture care, dry mouth, oral cancer awareness, and maintaining oral health as we age.
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR FACILITY
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We come to you — no resident transport required
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Practical, staff-centred training that actually changes daily practice
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OHAT assessments that slot into your existing documentation systems
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Understanding of the realities of residential care — staffing pressures, resident behaviour, compliance requirements
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We refer to dental providers when treatment is needed
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We're health professionals with flat fees, not a dental sales pitch
How aged care programs are funded
Aged care oral health programs are typically delivered under facility contracts, funded from aged care operational budgets. In some cases, grant funding or community health partnerships may apply.
Contact us to discuss a program that fits your facility's budget and needs.