Animal Dental Training Center

Session #1 Topic: Oral Pathology /Oral Radiology (seminar)
Session Times: Saturday 8:15am - 12:15pm | 4 hours of CE
Session Format: Interactive Seminar Lecture

Session Objective: Using a multitude of clinical images we start by first quantifying what is considered normal oral anatomy in both dog and cats. We than pair the clinical pathological presentation of what the practitioner sees in an oral exam with that of its radiographic finding. After which we discuss the equipment, materials and technique in getting good images. Class participants will effectively learn how to recognize normal versus abnormal disease states and employ current techniques in treatment. This session will cover the following topics:

Origins of Oral Dental Disease Familial vs. Acquired Lesions

Pathology of Tooth numbering, Form & Position

Jaw Growth Abnormalities & Classification of Malocclusions

Oral Soft Tissue Acquired Abnormalities

Periodontal Disease, Trauma, Endodontic Disease

Congenital and Neoplastic Disease

Radiographic Equipment and Material

Radiographic Techniques

Session #2 Topic: Oral Pathology /Oral Radiology (laboratory)
Session Times: Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm | 4 hours of CE
Session Format: Hands-On Wet Lab Techniques

Session Objective: The laboratory will consist of 6 stations. 3 stations of taking radiographs, 3 stations of interpretation. The participants are grouped and proceed through the stations alternating between taking and interpreting radiographs. Each of the shooting stations are either on cat or dog cadavers or skulls with specific assigned views that the participants need to be able to position for. The interpretive stations are designed to challenge the participant’s diagnostic skills and treatment recommendations. This session will cover the following topics:

Hands-on techniques in capturing and understanding radiographic images

Evaluation of procedural cases from clinical images and their radiographic presentation

Session #3 Topic: Surgical Extractions in the Dog & Cat (seminar)
Session Times: Sunday 8:15am - 12:15pm | 4 hours of CE
Session Format: Interactive Seminar Lecture

Session Objective: The interactive morning lecture in Oral Surgery 1 will cover clinical indications for extractions in dogs as it relates to disease and it’s treatment. The decision making necessary during an oral exam to be able to assess the extent of the disease and to properly give options to the client as to the necessity for extractions will be covered. The instrumentation and equipment will be explained and ergonomics of oral surgery and safety will be discussed. Techniques for extractions of the fours major teeth will be explained though graphics and video clips. This session will cover the following topics:

Indications for Exodontia

Retained teeth, Interceptive Ortho, Impactions, Disarming, Treatment for CUPS in dogs

Procedures for surgical extractions of the canine teeth, maxillary and mandibular premolars and molars

Instrumentation and Materials for Exodontia

Dealing with Complications of Surgery

Session #4 Topic: Surgical Extractions in the Dog & Cat (laboratory)
Session Times: Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm | 4 hours of CE
Session Format: Hands-On Wet Lab Techniques

Session Objective: Through the use of video footage, the techniques incorporated to surgically extract various dog & cat teeth are explored. These videos which are captioned are played during the laboratory so that the participants can pattern their own approaches to extractions after the step by step analysis shown on the videos. The self exploration of one’s techniques are evaluated by the instructor in order to minimalize operator and patient harm and the successful outcomes of the extraction are achieved by the doctor. This 4-hour wetlab will enable the practitioner to have adequate time to incorporate what was learned to successfully extract the 4 most demanding teeth in dogs & cats. Since it is anticipated that the cadavers will have variations of age and size, the extractions will vary in degrees of difficulty which will challenge the doctors. Out of which the instructor will discuss modifications of approaches to achieve success. This session will cover the following topics:

Extractions of the following teeth: maxillary canine, mandibular canine, maxillary fourth premolar, mandibular first molar

Selection of the appropriate highspeed burs for sectioning and bone reduction

Proper mucosal flap design and tension release

Bone reduction and expansion of the periodontal ligaments

Elevation techniques and instrumentations

Appropriate suturing of mucosal flap closures

Day#1 - Friday - Oral Pathology and Radiology: There will be 3.5 hours of lecture followed by a 4.5-hours laboratory. Lecture and Laboratory notes will be provided. The laboratory will be both on skulls and cadavers. This session will cover the following topics:

Origins of Oral Dental Disease Familial vs. Acquired Lesions
Pathology of Tooth #s, Form & Position
Jaw Growth Abnormalities & Classification of Malocclusions
Oral Soft Tissue Acquired Abnormalities
Periodontal Disease, Trauma, Endodontic Disease
Congenital and Neoplastic Disease

The Radiology laboratory section will cover:

Dental radiology in your practice. Equipment / Materials
Radiographic interpretation of Pathology
Positioning for all standard views
Identification of normal vs. abnormal structures

Day#2 - Saturday - Periodontics: The interactive morning lecture will cover clinical anatomy as it relates to oral health, disease and its treatment. The foundations of the dental exam, and oral prophylaxis for the treatment of periodontal disease will be thoroughly covered. In the afternoon the 4 hour wet lab will be on cadavers and will deal with the treatment of periodontal disease both conservatively and surgically:

Normal dental anatomy
Dental numbering system: Anatomic Vs. Triadan
Positional terminology
Malocclusions
Periodontal disease: etiology, symptoms, stages and treatment options
The thorough prophylaxis
Proper use of Doxyrobe
Bone augmentation and open currettage
Surgical gingivectomies

Day#3 - Sunday - Oral Surgery 1: There will be 3 hours of lecture followed by a 5-hour laboratory. The laboratory portion will be conducted on both cat and dog cadavers. They will cover the following topics:

Indications for exodontia which include: Retained teeth, Interceptive Ortho, Impactions Disarming, Treatment for caudal mucositis or LPGS in cats
Instrumentation and materials for exodontia
Techniques for surgical extractions (flap design and mobilization)
Dealing with difficult surgical extractions
Oro-nasal fistula closures single and double flap closures

Origins of Oral Dental Disease Familial vs. Acquired Lesions
Pathology of Tooth #s, Form & Position
Jaw Growth Abnormalities & Classification of Malocclusions
Oral Soft Tissue Acquired Abnormalities
Periodontal Disease, Trauma, Endodontic Disease
Congenital and Neoplastic Disease

The Radiology laboratory section will cover:

Dental radiology in your practice. Equipment / Materials
Radiographic interpretation of Pathology
Positioning for all standard views
Identification of normal vs. abnormal structures

Normal dental anatomy
Dental numbering system: Anatomic Vs. Triadan
Positional terminology
Malocclusions
Periodontal disease: etiology, symptoms, stages and treatment options
The thorough prophylaxis
Proper use of Doxyrobe
Bone augmentation and open currettage
Surgical gingivectomies

Indications for exodontia which include: Retained teeth, Interceptive Ortho, Impactions Disarming, Treatment for caudal mucositis or LPGS in cats
Instrumentation and materials for exodontia
Techniques for surgical extractions (flap design and mobilization)
Dealing with difficult surgical extractions
Oro-nasal fistula closures single and double flap closures

The participants at the end of this course will understand their integral role in the dental team and will be well versed in the following lecture topics:

Normal Dental Anatomy
Tooth development
Eruption schedules
Dental formulas of domestic animals
Dental numbering system: Anatomic Vs. Triadan
Positional terminology
Malocclusions
Periodontal disease: etiology, symptoms, stages and treatment options
Oral radiographic pathology
Radiographic theory of shooting

The laboratory component is 11 hours on cadavers and skulls and will include:

Complete Dental Prophylaxis
Dental Charting
Instrument Care and Sharpening Techniques
Radiology: Taking, Developing and Interpreting

Origins of Oral Dental Disease Familial vs. Acquired Lesions
Pathology of Tooth #s, Form & Position
Jaw Growth Abnormalities & Classification of Malocclusions
Oral Soft Tissue Acquired Abnormalities
Periodontal Disease, Trauma, Endodontic Disease
Congenital and Neoplastic Disease

The Radiology laboratory section will cover:

Dental radiology in your practice. Equipment / Materials
Radiographic interpretation of Pathology
Positioning for all standard views
Identification of normal vs. abnormal structures

Normal dental anatomy
Dental numbering system: Anatomic Vs. Triadan
Positional terminology
Malocclusions
Periodontal disease: etiology, symptoms, stages and treatment options
The thorough prophylaxis
Proper use of Doxyrobe
Bone augmentation and open currettage
Surgical gingivectomies

Indications for exodontia which include: Retained teeth, Interceptive Ortho, Impactions Disarming, Treatment for caudal mucositis or LPGS in cats
Instrumentation and materials for exodontia
Techniques for surgical extractions (flap design and mobilization)
Dealing with difficult surgical extractions
Oro-nasal fistula closures single and double flap closures

2021 Course Tuition Rates

Clinical Advantage: Technician's Workshop | 2-Day Course- 16 credits - $1195
Fundamentals of Dentistry | 3-Day Course - 24 credits - $2995
Oral Surgery 1, Oral Pathology & Radiology | 2-Day Course - 16 credits - $2395
Oral Surgery 2 | 2-Day Course- 16 credits - $2695