The federal government has promised one staff member from every federally-funded aged care home will be trained to assist residents with dental hygiene by next year.

Ageing Minister Justine Elliot said one staff member at each of 2,830 aged care homes will be trained in dental hygiene as part of a $3 million plan.

“Unfortunately, many of the older Australians in aged care homes cannot communicate their discomfort and are unable to look after their own dental health,” she said.

“This plan is about reducing potential pain, malnourishment and discomfort for older Australians.”

The trained staff member will educate other aged care workers to help maintain the teeth of nursing home residents, she said.

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