This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect equine mouths, assess oral health status and plan required routine dental correction or oral care procedures, or initiate referral procedures where corrective equine dental treatment is required.

The unit applies to individuals, who use practical skills and knowledge to identify a range of common equine dental conditions to plan routine equine dental treatment.

Legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and animal welfare, apply to the scope of work of equine dental service providers, and vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Evaluate the equine health, injury and use-previous history records
Clarify reasons for equine dental appointment and outline more appropriate options to the owner or carer according to workplace practices
Conduct and document basic assessment of equine condition
Identify features of head and neck anatomy and assess their general function
Assess and evaluate the behaviour of the horse or other equine and its response to general handling
Assess potential risks and safety considerations for horse or other equine and handlers in performing an oral inspection and apply safety protocols and risk controls
Carry out hygiene and infection controls in preparation for the examination
Determine the need for sedation to carry out a thorough and complete examination of oral cavity considering work health and safety and animal welfare, safety and comfort
Check authorisation to obtain and administer medication according to relevant State or Territory legislation or refer case to registered veterinarian if beyond own professional or personal scope or ethical responsibility
Inspect equine head for symmetry, swellings or other abnormalities using safe handling techniques
Assess the rostro-caudal and lateral excursion range of motion of the mandible
Inspect and assess incisors for evidence of pathology and occlusion that may impact on speculum use
Inspect molars and incisors for occlusion
Fit and remove a speculum according to industry standards
Examine oral structures by palpation and visual inspection
Inspect and assess all teeth for normal and abnormal features related to position, alignment, wear, and angulations
Use results of oral and dental examination to decide if referral to a registered veterinarian is needed and explain required actions to owner or carer
Document results of inspection using established terminology and dental charts
Assess inspection results and explain impact of findings to owner or carer
Consider dental examination findings in conjunction with the profile and history of the horse or other equine
Rank and prioritise dental conditions found during examination based on animal welfare considerations including health impact and equine comfort
Prioritise dental conditions found during examination based on health impact and equine comfort considering also the time required to perform treatment
Discuss owner or carer requested or proposed treatments in context of ethical considerations, optimal comfort and dental care for horse or other equine
Explain significance of dental conditions found during examination to the owner or carer and discuss treatment strategies ranked according to optimal outcomes for the horse or other equine and other relevant considerations
Plan and document treatment stages and timing for services to be provided within own professional scope
Explain post treatment care and the need for monitoring the horse or other equine to the owner or carer
Confirm consent for the treatment strategy with the owner or carer

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