Resources
Resources
Learn the basics, then explore our wider work.
A short series of anatomy videos to help carers and dental nurses understand the mouth, the free NHS Mouth Care Matters course, and links to the other projects behind care4teeth.
Understanding the mouth
A short anatomy series
A series I made some time ago. The images could be better, but the content still holds. A basic grasp of anatomy makes for better care — these were first drafted as the start of a course for carers and dental nurses. Feedback is always welcome.
The mouth
An introduction to the mouth and how its parts work together.
The enamel
The hard outer layer of the tooth — how it protects, and how decay begins.
The dentine
The layer beneath the enamel — and why cleaning teeth gets harder with age.
Free online course for carers
Mouth Care Matters
Mouth Care Matters is part of NHS England and Health Education England, now on the FutureLearn platform run in partnership with the Open University. The course is free — sign up and find a start date that suits you.
The button below opens the full Mouth Care Matters playlist and course page.
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Our other projects
The wider family of oral-health resources — for the public and for dental care professionals.
For everyone
care4teeth.org
Preventive dental-health education for vulnerable people and those who care for them.
Visit YouTubeTeeth4Life channel
Short, friendly films on looking after your mouth — the whole video library in one place.
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