Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate the impact of dental and oral health on digestion and nutrient absorption
- Structures of the head that relate to mastication and digestion are identified and described
- Functions of head and oral structures are determined in relation to digestion and general health
- Relationship between muscular structure, dental occlusion and masticatory action is identified
- Changes in the skull due to age, disease and injury are determined
- Other factors affecting digestive processes and digestive efficiency are defined and identified.
- Consequences of poor dental and oral health on nutrient absorption are defined and identified
- Evaluate the impact of dental and oral conditions on the health of the horse
- Dental and oral trauma is identified and described
- Dental and oral related conditions are identified and described
- Dental congenital and genetic abnormalities are identified and described.
- Other abnormal conditions are identified and described
- Potential impact and consequences on general health of dental injuries, diseases, dental abnormalities and other conditions are defined
- Identify features of head and neck structures that may relate to dental functions, oral functions and general health
- Soft tissue structures of the head and neck are identified and the impact of disease or injury on dental and general health is evaluated
- Bony structures of the skull and neck are identified and impact of disease or injury on dental or general health is evaluated
- Structures of the circulatory system of the head and neck are identified and the impact of disease or injury on dental or general health is evaluated
- Structures of the nervous system in the head and neck are identified and impact of disease or injury on dental and general health is evaluated
- Evaluate the impact of unskilled or inappropriate dental care on the health of the horse
- Potential consequences of the absence of dental care on the health of the horseare evaluated
- Consequences of unskilled or inappropriate dental techniques are identified and defined
- Implications of leaving tooth fragments behind, post extraction are defined
- Consequences of excessive filing (floating) of teeth and the impact on the masticatory ability is defined
- Other possible causes of dental damage or disease are identified and consequences are defined