LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand feline dental anatomy, be able to perform an oral examination and dental charting
Enhance your dental radiographic skills to allow you to more accurately diagnose dental pathologies
Be confident in identifying and explaining periodontal disease, tooth resorption, chronic gingivostomatitis, oro-facial pain syndrome, oral tumours and facial trauma in felines
Upgrade your extraction skills and understand the when, why and why nots of crown amputations
Develop dentistry in your clinic from a business perspective, engaging clients in the importance and techniques of home care
Day one:
09.00-10.15 Dental radiography
10.15-10.45 Break
10.45-12.30 Dental radiology
12.30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16.00 Practical: Radiography/ Practical: Oral anatomy, oral exam, charting, case studies
16:00-17:00 Feline pathology
Day two
09.00-10.15 Principles of extractions
10.15-10.45 Break
10.45-12.30 Practical: Extractions
12.30-13:30 Lunch
13.30-15:30 Practical: Extractions
15:30-16.00 Practical: Regional anaesthesia
16.00-16.30 Q & A
This course will cover:
Anatomy of feline dentition
Radiographic technique and interpretation
Special considerations for the anaesthesia of the feline dental patient
Periodontal disease
Tooth resorption
Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis and its differentials
Feline oral mass lesions
Special considerations when extracting feline teeth
What type of conditions can be referred?