Protect More Than Smiles

Learn how poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, and Alzheimer’s—and how early daily interventions can prevent serious complications.

Practical Tools for Real-World Care

Get actionable guidance, printable checklists, and policy templates tailored for residential care facilities—including techniques for supporting residents with dementia, limited mobility, or dentures.

Strengthen Compliance and Confidence

Stay aligned with Title 22 regulations while boosting staff performance, resident well-being, and family trust—through evidence-based care, effective documentation, and smarter supervision.

About the course

Oral health is often overlooked—but in residential care, it can’t afford to be. Mouth Matters: Oral Health in Adults and the Elderly is a 2.5-hour course designed specifically for RCFE administrators, nurses, and caregiving leaders who are responsible for ensuring quality, compliance, and comfort in long-term care. This course tackles the real-world challenges you face every day: limited staff time, residents with complex needs, missed dental appointments, and inconsistent hygiene routines. We understand that you’re managing many priorities—and oral care can get pushed aside. That’s why this course is built for practical impact. You’ll gain: Evidence-based tools to prevent infections, hospitalizations, and cognitive decline Downloadable policies, checklists, and training guides ready to implement A deeper understanding of how oral health affects systemic wellness, mental health, and dignity Whether you're improving an existing program or starting from scratch, this training will help you build sustainable, compliant, and compassionate oral care routines—without overwhelm. 👉 Enroll now and start transforming smiles—and lives—in your care community.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC 

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 21 Lessons

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    Section 1: Introduction and Overview

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      Overview

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      Why Oral Health Matters

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      Oral Health Section 1 Quiz

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      Oral Health Study Guide

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      Oral Health Study Guide

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    SECTION 2: Aging and Oral Health; Oral Cancer

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      Risks, Changes and Challenges

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      Oral Cancer

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      Oral Health Section 2 Quiz

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    Section 3: Oral Hygiene Overview and Challenges

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      Daily Oral Hygiene Practices and Supportive Tools

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      Oral Health Section 3 Quiz

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    Section 4: Overview Appliances and Dietary Support

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      Dentures, Implants, Prosthetics, and Dietary Support

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      Oral Health Section 4 Quiz

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    Chapter 5: Case Study and Best Practices

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      Oral Health: Case Study

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    Chapter 6: Final Course Summary and Next Steps

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      Review, Research and Emergency Trends

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Feedback

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      Final Exam Instructions

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      Oral Health Final Exam

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    Research & Conclusion

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      References

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      Oral Health Download

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      Staff Training and Policy Outline

Ready to Make Oral Health a Priority?

Don’t wait for preventable problems to become painful emergencies. Join other RCFE professionals who are raising the standard of care—one mouth at a time. Enroll today and get instant access to expert instruction, practical tools, and downloadable resources you can use right away.

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