Module One
Introduction. Dental anatomy. Dental examination and charting. Radiography
Understanding dental and oral structures. Extra-oral and intra-oral examination. Dental charting. Techniques for intra-oral radiography. Practical: the dental examination, charting and intra-oral radiography
Module Two
Periodontal disease
Cause, progression and effect of periodontal disease. Assessment and treatment planning. Effective treatment and prevention regimes. Practical: Correct scaling and polishing including instrument sharpening
Module Three
Oral disease in the cat
Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs): recognition and assessment to determine optimal extraction technique. Chronic feline gingivo-stomatitis (PLSC). Oral neoplasia.
Module Four
Dental problems in exotic pets
Rabbits: problems with incisor and cheek teeth, current thinking on their cause and prevention and how to treat. Critical care nursing for the dental case. Common dental problems in rodents.
Practical: Dental examination and incisor trimming. Balancing of cheek teeth
Module Five
Extraction techniques in cats and dogs
Single rooted teeth including canines and incisors. "Surgical" and "non surgical" approaches. Multiple rooted teeth including the upper carnassial (sectioning teeth). Extracting cat teeth. Avoiding, recognising and dealing with complications. Dental therapeutics. Demonstration: Dog teeth extraction techniques.
Module Six
Case-based interactive discussions
A review of commonly encountered dental problems in dogs, cats and exotic animals. Identifying dental pathology, understanding its significance and impact on the patient and knowing when to intervene. Topics such as malocclusions, fractured teeth, worn and discloured teeth, epuli etc |