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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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Fluoride varnish refers to: | A highly concentrated form of fluoride which is applied to tooth's surface as a type of topical fluoride therapymay be applied to enamel, dentine or cementum of tooth and can be used to help prevent decay, remineralise tooth surface and treat dentine hypersensitivitynot permanent varnish but due to adherent nature will stay in contact with tooth surface for several hours |
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Clients may include: | Clients with prescribed application of fluoride varnish in an individualised oral health care plans, such as those in:aged care facilitiescorrectional facilitiesmental health facilitiesrural, remote or isolated communities |
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Oral health care plan may include: | A stand-alone individualised oral health care support planCare plan written by an appropriate health practitionerOral hygiene care plan Personal care tasks embedded in a wider individualised plan |
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Contraindications may include but not be limited to: | A known allergy to one of the constituents of the varnishBeing pregnant or lactatingLast application less than three months earlierNot having eaten prior to treatment |
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Significant others may include but are not limited to: | Any person with the appointed right to speak for the client, such as:carersguardiansmembers of familyother professionals |
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Benefits of fluoride varnish include but may not be limited to: | Prevention and reduction of dental cariesReduced tooth sensitivity |
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Risks associated with fluoride varnish include but may not be limited to: | Incorrect dose which may be toxicOver-application i.e. less than three months apartSwallowing fluoride varnish which can be toxic and corrective action i.e. drinking milk must be taken |
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Advantages of fluoride varnish over other procedures includes but may not be limited to: | Can be used in some cases where there is tooth sensitivity resulting from erosion or abrasionDries rapidly and will set even in presence of salivaHas sticky consistency which helps it adhere to tooth's surfaceQuickly applied |
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Disadvantages of fluoride varnish over other procedures includes but may not be limited to: | Is technique sensitive and poor technique, such as not covering entire specified surface negates outcomesMay cause a temporary change in the surface colour of teeth as well as some filling materialsMay cause gagging and/or vomitingMay require a dry field during applicationRequires client cooperation |
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Consent may be: | VerbalWritten |
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Fluoride varnish kit may consist of: | Applicator/micro-brushCotton rollsFluoride varnishGauze for cleaning tooth in preparation for varnish |
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Appropriate amount of fluoride varnish refers to: | Amount as stated in the product application guidelines or oral health care plan and depending upon the specific product |
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Apply fluoride varnish in correct manner refers to: | Keeping client mouth open and tongue away from teethMaintaining moisture controlRetracting lip, wiping and applying a thin layer of varnish to the teeth as prescribed in the oral health care planEnsuring varnish is applied only directly to the area prescribed in the oral health care plan without contact with other tissuesWiping tongue to remove excess varnish using wipeNever dispensing product in addition to that stated in the oral health care plan |
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Legislative requirements refer to: | Federal, state or territory legislation that may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities, noting that implementation of the unit of competency must reflect the legislative framework in which a worker operates |
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Organisation policies and procedures may include but not be limited to: | Clinical protocolsPosition descriptionsWorkplace policies and procedures, including:infection controlWHS |
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Standard precautions refer to infection control and include: | Washing hands before and after oral careAppropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including:glovesmaskeye/facial protection e.g. glasses/face shieldgownUse, where appropriate, environmental barriers, such as plastic coverings on chair headrestsDisposal of PPEAppropriate handling of contaminated wasteEffective environmental cleaning |
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Recommended guidelines for eating, drinking fluids and brushing/cleaning teeth include: | Client should not eat or drink for specified time as per product instructions to prevent removal of fluoride varnish unless necessary e.g. if diabeticClient should avoid hot foods and should eat a soft, non-abrasive diet for the rest of the dayDrinking cool fluids, preferably water, is acceptableResume regular and effective oral health procedures as per practitioners recommendations in the oral health care plan |
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