ARCO GUIDES & SUPPORT
Practical information for individuals, families, carers, support teams and professionals considering or using Arco Brush.
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Use these pathways to find the most relevant support before reading the full guide library.
Understand how Arco works and whether it may suit an everyday brushing routine.
How Arco works →Explore practical information for supported and carer-assisted brushing routines.
Carer support →Find clear information for participants, families, plan managers and care teams.
NDIS support →Access product and routine information for OTs, clinicians and support teams.
Professional support →LATEST GUIDES
Helpful articles for understanding product fit, care routines, funding context and support pathways.
21 September 2026
A practical guide to routine care for removable mouthpieces and other oral-care appliances, including ultrasonic-bath considerations.
Read guide →19 September 2026
Compare a U-shaped toothbrush and manual toothbrush by routine, comfort, support and care considerations before choosing.
Read guide →17 September 2026
People may search for a U-shaped toothbrush, mouthpiece toothbrush or full-mouth toothbrush when a traditional brushing routine is difficult ...
Read guide →25 August 2026
An aged-care home or home-care team may be asked by a resident, family member or representative to help establish a daily oral-care routine wi...
Read guide →25 August 2026
Occupational therapists may be asked by a participant, family or support team to discuss practical options for a daily oral-care routine. This...
Read guide →25 August 2026
People often begin looking at My Aged Care because they, a family member or a carer need more support at home or are considering an aged-care ...
Read guide →25 August 2026
Purpose This guide helps a person, family member, carer or support team choose the most relevant Arco Brush information before placing an orde...
Read guide →24 August 2026
An adaptive or assistive toothbrush is not one single product category. People use these terms when they are looking for a brushing option tha...
Read guide →24 August 2026
Supporting another person with a daily toothbrushing routine is not only about the brush. It can involve comfort, communication, timing, energ...
Read guide →24 August 2026
When a family, participant, carer or support team is considering an oral-care aid, the paperwork can feel as difficult as the product decision...
Read guide →19 August 2026
Practical questions for families and carers considering whether a mouthpiece-style toothbrush may fit a person’s daily oral-care routine.
Read guide →19 August 2026
A practical, person-centred handover checklist for disability support workers and supported-living teams supporting daily oral-care routines.
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9 August 2026
A careful guide for OTs and support teams documenting oral-care assistive technology needs without promising NDIS funding.
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9 August 2026
A practical guide to choosing oral-care aids that fit ADL routines, not just product categories.
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9 August 2026
How to assess toothbrush options when grip, dexterity, coordination or fatigue make traditional brushing difficult.
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9 August 2026
A practical OT-focused guide for assessing whether an adaptive toothbrush may fit a client's daily oral-care routine.
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8 August 2026
Oral care aids should fit the person's actual daily routine, support needs, comfort level and carer setup.
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8 August 2026
NDIS funding decisions depend on the participant's individual needs, plan, goals and purchase reason. This guide explains what to check before...
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8 August 2026
Toothbrushing help often starts by understanding the barrier: movement, sensory tolerance, fatigue, routine, anxiety or carer support.
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8 August 2026
For carers and support workers, the right brushing product should make the routine easier to prepare, assist, repeat and clean afterwards.
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8 August 2026
The best toothbrush for an NDIS participant is the one that fits the person's daily support routine, comfort needs and real home-care setup.
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8 August 2026
Choosing a toothbrush for an NDIS participant is not only about the brush. It is about making daily oral care simpler, more consistent and eas...
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