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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Good oral health refers to but may not be limited to: | A person's mouth that has:breath without offensive odourinflammation and lesion-free soft tissueintact and stable teeth without cavitiesmoist lips without chappingno build up of food, calculus or plaqueno oral painpink, moist, uncoated tonguewatery plentiful salivaLooking after the whole mouth, including natural and artificial teeth, gums, tongue, lips and inside the cheeksOral health related quality of life factors, such as appearance, social interaction and self esteem |
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Oral health messages refers to: | State, territory or national statements that include evidence based current best practice techniques and strategies for maintaining good oral health |
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Oral health issues may be related to: | Damage to teeth due to traumaDamage to soft tissues e.g. due to smoking or prescribed and non-prescribed drugs and over the counter and herbal treatmentsDental decayDevelopmental abnormalitiesNon-carious tooth wear:abrasionattritionerosion (acid)Oromotor impairmentPeriodontal diseasePhysical impairmentPoor nutrition and eating and drinking habitsPoor oral hygienePoorly fitting or lack of dentures and other prosthesisQuality and quantity of salivaSoft tissue lesionsSystemic conditions |
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Risk factors for oral diseases may include but not be limited to: | Age-related deteriorationBleeding gumsChronic conditions, such as diabetesCognitive, physical or psychological disabilityDiet and nutrition related factors, including:consumption and frequency of foods with high sugar content and/or highly acidic drinks, such as carbonated drinks, fruit juices and sports drinksincorrect use of infant feeding and dummies in babies/childrenEating disorders Exposure to radiation and chemotherapyHigh levels of plaqueImpact of chewing tobaccoImpact of smokingLack of fluorideLack of regular dental visitsMental illness or disorderMetabolic disordersOral piercingPoor oral hygieneSalivary functionUse and misuse of alcohol, licit and illicit drugs and substances and over the counter and herbal treatments e.g. opioids and psychotropic drugs |
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Oral hygiene techniques refer to the care of teeth, soft tissue and prostheses and may include, but not be limited to: | Appropriate use of oral health products, including fluoride toothpaste and alcohol-free mouthwash when recommendedCleaning and maintaining of full and partial dentures and all natural teethManual and electric tooth brushing techniqueModifications to toothbrush handles for specific needs of client/carer e.g. as modified by an occupational therapistTechniques for clients with specific needs e.g. cognitive impairment, physical disability, aged clients and carer, young children and babiesTechniques required for clients wearing oral appliances e.g. braces, crowns, implants and denturesUse of other specific oral hygiene techniques and aids as specified in client's oral health care plan |
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Social and cultural determinants of health refer to: | The socio-economic and cultural factors that affect the living circumstances, quality of life, health literacy and in turn the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities |
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Individual motivations may include but are not limited to: | Access to servicesFinancial prioritiesGeneral health and wellbeingIndependencePain managementPotential consequences of poor oral hygiene, including impact on general health and specific health issuesPrevious experience of oral health carePsychological e.g. fear of being seen without denturesSelf-awareness of personal appearanceSelf-esteem and social interaction |
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Oral health information may include but is not limited to: | Brochures, posters and information sheetsModels and mirrorsPowerPoint presentationsResources available for specific groups, such as children, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilitiesVideos/DVDs/CD-ROMsWeb based resources, such as those available on the National Oral Health Clearinghouse and government health department websites, including oral health messages |
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Planned outcomes refer to: | The intended change in oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviour specific to the needs of the individual or group |
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Target audience may include but is not limited to individuals and groups who are: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesChildren and adolescentsFinancially or socially disadvantagedFriends, families and/or carers of clientsFrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including refugees and migrantsLiving in rural, remote or isolated areasOlder peoplePalliative care clientsPeople with chronic disease e.g. diabetes and osteoporosis People with disability and/or support needsPeople with immunosuppressed conditionsPeople with mental health issuesPeople with substance misuse issuesPregnant womenTaking medications that affect oral healthYoung parents |
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Importance of diet and nutrition on oral health may include: | Ensuring dietary habits, including fluids are in line with current Australian Dietary Guidelines and taking into consideration:compositionconsistencyfollowingfrequency of intakequantity of intakeImpact of cariogenic and acidic food and drinks |
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Dental plaque refers to: | A biofilm containing bacteria deposited on the teeth and associated with the development of dental caries |
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Dental caries refers to: | A disease where bacterial processes damage hard tooth structure (enamel, dentine, and cementum)also known as tooth decay |
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Dental erosion refers to: | Erosion of the tooth enamel and possibly the dentine caused by acids not of bacterial origin, such as those in acidic foods, acidic drinks and stomach acids |
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Periodontal disease refers to: | Diseases of the gum and/or the supporting bone that range from simple gingival or gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth:gingivitis and periodontitischaracterised by:bad breath (halitosis)bleeding gumsdiscomfort in the gumsinflammation/infectionloosening of the teethreceding of the gumsspaces opening between teeth |
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Prevention of oral diseases may include but is not limited to: | Addressing alcohol, drug and substance misuse issues within a harm minimisation frameworkAppropriate timing of oral hygiene e.g. after food or medication Dietary changeEffective oral health self-care practicesEncouraging smoking cessationIncreasing salivary flow and optimising its compositionIncreasing water intake to recommended amountPlaque control and removalPreventing oral trauma from sports and other injuriesPromoting the use of fluoridesRegular visits to oral health practitioners |
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Consequences of oral diseases may include but are not limited to: | Behavioural changeEmotional and psychological issuesFinancial impact e.g. loss of employmentIll healthImpaired social interactionInability to concentrate related, for example, to pain InfectionMissed school or work daysNauseaNoticeable physical changesNutritional deficienciesPain which may vary from minor to extreme levelsPossible systemic illnessReduced life spanReduced quality of lifeReduced self-esteemSpeech impairment |
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Oral health practitioners include: | Dental assistantsDental hygienistsDental prosthetistsDental specialists e.g. orthodontistDental techniciansDental therapistsDentistsOral health therapists |
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Other health practitioners include but are not limited to: | Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workersDietitiansEnrolled nursesGeneral practitionersHealth promotion officersNutritionistsOccupational therapistsRegistered nursesSpeech pathologists |
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Methods of delivery may include but are not limited to: | Audio visual presentationAugmentative and alternative communication systemsPamphlets and flyersPicturesVerbal presentationWritten documents |
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Appropriate aids may include: | Face mirror for clientRange of interdental aidsRange of manual and electric toothbrushesRange of toothpastesRange of topical self-care products e.g. alcohol-free mouthwash, fluoride supplements and tooth remineraliserResources e.g. teaching models |
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Special needs include but are not limited to: | Anxiety, including as a trigger for seizuresCognitive impairmentCommunication impairmentCultural preferencesHigh gag reflexHomelessness/rough sleepingImmunosuppressed conditionsIntellectual disabilityLanguage barriersMental illnessOromotor impairmentPhysical impairmentSwallowing disorder |
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Knowledge, attitude and behavioural changes may include: | Appropriate infant feeding, including:breast and bottle feedingintroduction of solidsCessation of smokingEnsuring fluoride intakeImproved diet and nutrition, including reduced frequency of drinks containing acid and sugars, such as carbonated drinks, fruit juices and sports drinksImproved oral hygiene techniques and practices, including increased salivary flowIncreased sense of control over own oral healthIncreased use of oral health servicesLimiting foods or drinks that stay in the mouth for long periods of time Minimised harm from illicit drug useReduced frequency of snacking |
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