care4teeth · Promoting prevention
Transforming Mouth Health in Care Homes
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About the Producer
Antony Smith BDS DPDS on why he built the Dental Health Service app, and what it does.
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Find the service you need
Whether you care for someone, work in a care home, or want dental advice without a trip to the surgery — start here.
Scanning, teledentistry and Silver Diamine Fluoride can be delivered by a suitably trained dental nurse.
They are especially valuable in care homes, where prevention can make a real difference to comfort, dignity and general wellbeing.
Help with dental pain
This Ora assistant for dental pain is based on the trusted Scottish Clinical Development Programme widely used during COVID. Updated March 2026.
It does not replace seeing a dentist, but it can offer useful guidance when you need help deciding what to do next. You may need a Google account to access Ora. The video link is on the teeth4life channel, and the podcast is on Spotify, DentalHealthService.
Ask the dental assistant for fast guidance, watch the video, or listen to the podcast.
Less than 10% of dental issues need a dentist. Empower nurses.
What’s in my bag
What a dental nurse brings to a care home visit:
- Dental scanner with iPad
- Portable X-ray unit
- Toothbrushes and toothpastes
- Denture cleaning materials
- Ultrasonic denture bath
- Oral health leaflets
Bringing oral health care to our residents.
Where to go next
The products we recommend, the services we provide, and the teeth4life channel.
The shop
The toothbrushes, toothpastes and cleaning aids we recommend for care homes and carers.
Dental Health Service
Scanning, teledentistry and Silver Diamine Fluoride — and how to find a trained professional.
The teeth4life channel
Care home and carer resources on video, on the teeth4life channel.
Short Course for Carers
Learn how to look after someone else’s mouth.
- Practical, easy to follow lessons
- Build confidence in daily mouth care
- Support comfort, health and wellbeing
More video resources
How to build an Oral Health Service, how to collaborate and integrate health services, and a carers’ resource playlist of 30 videos.
Carers resource playlist — 30 videos
“The reason for this YouTube channel is my Dad developed dementia in his 70s. Due to poor respite care…”
Send us your feedback
Your experience is invaluable. By sharing feedback, you can shape a course tailored for carers, enhancing skills and care quality. Together, we can empower caregivers, improve patient outcomes, and foster a supportive community dedicated to providing the best care possible. Contribute your voice to make a difference.
Please add feedback, any requests, or if you want to contribute in any way, please get in touch.
Prefer email? Write to info@dentalhealthservice.co.uk