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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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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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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 may 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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Person-centred refers to: | Involving clients in discussions about service delivery options and issuesInvolving clients in informed decision-making relating to their care/serviceListening to and addressing complaintsObtaining informed consentProviding effective service deliveryPutting clients, carers and their preferences at the centre of service delivery |
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Oral health issues may include but are not limited 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 cariesDevelopmental 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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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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Risk factors for oral disease may include but not be limited to: | Age-related deteriorationBleeding gumsChronic conditions, such as diabetesCognitive, physical or psychological disabilityDiet and nutrition related factors in the development of dental caries, 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 smoking on oral soft tissuesLack 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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Prevention of oral disease 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 disease 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 hygiene techniques may include, but are not 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 techniquesModifications 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 carers, young children and babiesTechniques required for clients wearing oral appliances e.g. braces, crowns, implants and denturesUse of other specific oral hygiene aids when specified in client's oral health care plan |
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Appropriate aids may include: | Alcohol-free mouthwashFace mirror for clientInterdental brushesRange of manual and electric toothbrushesRange of oral hygiene aids e.g. mouth propsRange of toothpastes |
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Standard precautions refer to infection control which includes: | Wash hands before and after oral care Appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE):eye/facial protection e.g. glasses/face shieldglovesgown maskDisposal of PPE |
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Toothbrushing may include: | Using currently accepted methods to clean:natural teethfixed and removable prosthesessoft tissue |
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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 Reduced frequency of snackingUse of strategies to minimise harm from licit and illicit drugs |
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