Badges
View all badgesAfter the learning you should be able to:
Select the most suitable toothbrush size for effective plaque removal from all the tooth surfaces.
Examine the recommended texture of the toothbrush bristles for effective plaque removal from the tooth and gum area.
Recognise when it is time to discard and renew your toothbrush.
To earn this badge, you will need to:
- Complete the short e-learning module at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/61573/badges/toothbrushing-for-oral-health/the-importance-of-the-toothbrush on the NHS Education for Scotland TURAS Learn site.
Review and complete the e-learning resource. It should only take 20 mins to complete and please fill out our evaluation form as your comments and feedback are valuable to us. On completion of both the e-learning resource and reflective writing you will be awarded 0.25 hour verifiable CPD. - In your own words, describe to us what a healthy mouth can look like (75 words minimum)
- Tell us three things you learned about the toothbrush that surprised you and why (50 words minimum).
- Tell us how you will use what you learned in your day-to-day work or personal life (25 words minimum).
- Tell us what you did to share what you learned with others (25 words minimum).
While there are no prerequisites for this Open Badge, we strongly recommend that your first apply for the Getting Started and Writing Evidence Open Badges.
Remember never include confidential or private information within your evidence. The evidence you submit will be assessed and presented to everyone who you show your badge to. As well as showing that you have achieved the badge, you can also choose to share this assessment and feedback with your manager or team leader.
Badge issuer
NHS Education for Scotland Oral Health Improvement Team
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your application will only be sent to the issuer organization for this badge.