Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Applied oral anatomy dentition - arrangement of the teeth, naming and coding of teeth structures of the oral cavity - hard and soft palate, lateral and posterior borders of the oral cavity, tongue and floor of the mouth teeth - form and function Changes that occur in elderly people fundamental knowledge of systemic disease including angina, congestive heart failure, stroke, parkinson's disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, nutritional deficiencies fundamental knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and the efficiency of the dentition psychological changes xerostomia produced by certain medications and its adverse effects on denture retention and comfort Dental practice/organisation policy and procedures Dental and medical records and charts including: confidentiality of client records FDI notation and Palmer notation systems and charting symbols for tooth surfaces, cavities and other dental problems items that constitute a dental record knowledge of correct dental terminology and how it is used in dental charting the purpose and requirements for maintaining accurate records of examination, treatments, materials used and drugs/medicaments prescribed the purpose of study casts and the materials used in their construction the reasons for taking radiographs and photographs Factors influencing the outcome of prosthetic treatment Why medical and dental emergencies occur and the appropriate response Dental materials Oral pathology including: pathology of dental caries and periodontal disease. signs and symptoms of infectious diseases that affect the oral cavity including oral fungal and bacterial infections the causes of dental caries and periodontal disease. the role of bacteria, diet and dental plaque. Retracting soft tissues and moisture control methods for controlling moisture methods for providing a clear field of vision methods of retracting and protecting soft tissue |