Domiciliary oral healthcare.

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There is increasing demand for Domiciliary Oral Healthcare (DOHC) and the skills and equipment required to provide a quality, patient-centred service with careful assessment and management in a sometimes compromised situation. Commissioning of DOHC needs to be set in the context and current agenda of equality, diversity and human rights in both health and social care. Effective marketing and community engagement are required to promote awareness of how to access services amongst people confined to home and their families and carers. Training for the whole dental team should be available in order to address the concerns and problems encountered regarding the provision of DOHC.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Members of the dental team should be aware of the skills required for DOHC and be familiar with using effective care pathways in relation to the provision of DOHC.