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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
fundamental oral anatomy including:- 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- dentition – arrangement of the teeth, naming and coding of teeth plaque and its differing roles in the development of dental caries and periodontal disease saliva and its role in maintenance of oral health including:- protecting teeth by neutralising acid- acting as a lubricant- delivering calcium, phosphate and fluoride to the tooth surfaceunderstanding of the biochemical, pathological or pharmacological influences on diagnostic salivary testing and resultsfactors that lead to the development of dental caries including:- bacteria in dental plaque- diet - susceptible tooth surfaces- socioeconomic background including dietary intake- mental health conditions and awareness of oral health issues- age of teethfactors that prevent and control dental caries:- increasing salivary flow and optimising its composition- fluorides- plaque control and removal- dietary change- oral health educationfactors that lead to the development of periodontal disease including:- bacteria in dental plaque- accumulation of plaque and calculus- smoking- medications- age of teethfactors that prevent and control periodontal disease including:- oral health education- plaque control- causes, and prevention, of non caries tooth wear:- erosion- abrasion- attritionrole of properly constructed and fitted mouthguards in preventing dental injuriesfundamental knowledge of the impact of smoking on oral soft tissues fundamental knowledge of systemic conditions which influence the development of oral diseaselocal oral factors which influence the development of oral disease modifications to oral health education programs related to special needs due to disability, aged care and children’s needsoral appliances and their impact on oral hygiene maintenance legislative requirements related to the use of fluoride in dentistry.