Toothbrushing for oral health
Toothbrushing for Oral Health
What to do
- Complete your module
- Provide your evidence on the SSSC website
- Receive your Toothbrushing for Oral Health badge award
The modules do not need to be done in a specific order, can be done in your own time, at home or on the move. The modules are fully accessible on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or PC computer.
If at anytime you require assistance or would like to make an enquiry, please send an email to:
The importance of the toothbrush
Obtaining this badge is a two step process. For Step 1, complete the e-Learning module below. Come back to this page after completing the e-Learning module and then click the link for Step 2 which will take you to the SSSC website where a reflective account needs to be submitted in order to complete the badge.
Step 1: The importance of the toothbrush e-Learning
What kind of toothbrush do you use? Learn about the different types of toothbrush and what purpose they have when improving oral health care.
Step 2 :The importance of the toothbrush short reflective account
When you have completed The Importance of the Toothbrush e-Learning module, you will be eligible to apply for a digital badge from SSSC Open Badges.
Follow the link and complete a reflective account of your learning which includes all of the requested criteria.
The importance of fluoride
Obtaining this badge is a two step process. For Step 1, complete the e-Learning module below. Come back to this page after completing the e-Learning module and then click the link for Step 2 which will take you to the SSSC website where a reflective account needs to be submitted in order to complete the badge.
Step 1: The importance of fluoride
Do you know what the effects of fluoride are? Learn about the positive impact fluoride has in oral health care. Here we will discuss toothpaste and the recommendations when using it to brush your own or someone else’s teeth.
Step 2: The importance of fluoride short reflective account
Once you have completed The Importance of Fluoride e-Learning, you will be eligible to submit evidence to apply for an Open Badge on the SSSC Open Badges website by following the link and completing the reflective account.
The importance of toothbrushing technique
Obtaining this badge is a two step process. For Step 1, complete the e-Learning module below. Come back to this page after completing the e-Learning module and then click the link for Step 2 which will take you to the SSSC website where a reflective account needs to be submitted in order to complete the badge.
Step 1:The importance of toothbrushing technique
Learn about the recommended methods to use when you brush your teeth and understand that there are different methods for different brush types. See a demonstration that may also help you to support another person with their oral health care.
Step 2: The importance of toothbrushing technique reflective account
Once you have completed the importance of toothbrushing technique e-Learning, you will be eligible to submit evidence to apply for an Open Badge on the SSSC Open Badges website by following the link and completing the reflective account.
The impact of inequalities
Learn about how we collect data and information that provides the NHS with the statistics on poor oral health and discover what this means to individuals.
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The importance of prevention
Learn about the impact that poor oral health can have on a person’s overall general heath and what steps can be taken to prevent this.
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