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1. Communication and leadership
I can engage respectfully with the person receiving care, their families, carers, and communities in relation to oral health
I can present information in a manner that enables the person to understand the care and treatment options available, the risks and benefits, and to be involved in decision making about their care
I can engage in interprofessional collaborative practice to provide person-centred care
I can recognise, assess, and respond to domestic and family violence risk, prioritise safety, provide information, and refer as required
I can engage in mentor/mentee activities and leadership within a healthcare team
I can maintain one’s own health and wellbeing and support the health and wellbeing of colleagues and team member
I can utilise digital technologies and informatics to manage health information and inform person-centred care
I can apply the principles of open disclosure in incident management, review adverse events, and implement changes to reduce the risk of reoccurrence
I can identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery and advocate for improved oral health outcomes, including for groups or populations at increased risk of harm or poor oral health
2. Critical thinking
I can locate, critically appraise and evaluate evidence in a scientific manner to support and deliver oral health care
I can apply clinical reasoning and judgement in a reflective practice approach to oral health care
I can demonstrate an understanding of research processes and the role of research in advancing knowledge and clinical practice
3. Health promotion
I can understand the social determinants of health, risk factors and behaviours that influence health
I can understand the connection between health promotion and health policy development
I can apply the theories and principles of health promotion to improve oral and general health
I can design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion strategies and programs
4. Scientific and clinical knowledge
I can apply the social, cultural, biological, biomedical, physical and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health care provision and disease prevention
I can apply the theories and principles of population oral health
I can apply the scientific principles of infection prevention and control
I can understand the scientific basis, limitations, risks of dental materials and demonstrate their use
I can apply the principles of risk management and quality improvement
I can apply the principles of pharmacology, understanding the limitations and risks of using therapeutic agents, including polypharmacy and overuse, and the implication of the Prescribing Competencies Framework on dental practice
I can understand the scientific basis, risks, and demonstrate the safe use of ionising radiation
5. Person centred care
5.1 clinical information gathering
I can obtain and record a relevant history of the individual’s medical, social, dietary, and oral health status
I can perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures
I can select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results
I can maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy
I can evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease
I can request and/or take radiographs relevant to dental practice
5.2 diagnosis and management planning
I can recognise health as it relates to the individual, taking into consideration medical, social and cultural contexts
I can diagnose disease or abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures and identify conditions which require management
I can determine the impact of risk factors, systemic disease and medications on oral health and treatment planning
I can determine when and how to refer to the appropriate health and or care professional
I can obtain and record informed consent and financial consent for treatment
I can formulate and record a comprehensive person centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan
5.3 clinical treatment and evaluation
I can apply the principles of disease and trauma prevention and early intervention in the management of the dentition, mouth and associated structures
I can ensure the principles of supported decision making and positive behaviour support are incorporated into the provision of person-centred care
I can evaluate and monitor the progress of treatment and oral health outcomes
I can manage dental emergencies
I can manage medical emergencies
I can manage diseases, pathology, and conditions associated with the dentition, orofacial complex, and associated structures
I can administer, apply and/or prescribe medicines
I can manage dental caries
I can manage diseases and conditions of the periodontium and supporting tissues of the teeth or their replacements
I can manage skeletal and dental occlusal discrepancies
I can manage the removal of teeth and oral surgical procedures
I can manage diseases and conditions of pulpal and periapical tissues
I can manage the loss of tooth structure by restoring the dentition with direct and indirect restorations
I can utilise removable prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury, and stabilise the occlusion
I can utilise fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function and stabilise the occlusion
I can manage the individual’s anxiety and pain related to the dentition, mouth and associated structures