Dentistry I - 5 day course in animal dentistry

Content

Theoretical topics:
• Oral/dental anatomy and physiology
• Oral embryology and developmental defects
• History taking and oral examination technique
• Dental radiography
• Oral microbiology
• Immunology and basics of wound healing
• Periodontology – Aetiology and pathogenesis
• Radiographic interpretation
• Use of antibiotics in dentistry
• Basic concepts and ergonomics in dentistry
• Periodontology – Non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Dental extractions: indications, closed technique
• Dental extractions: open technique
• Plaque control and prevention
• Case management – a clinical case
• Aseptic techniques and preparation of a patient

Practical/interactive procedures:
• Oral examination and dental radiography technique
• Instrumentation
• Radiography and Radiology
• Periodontal therapy and radiography
• Open and closed extractions in dogs.
• Practice set-up and management

Course goal

Get the knowledge you need about oral anatomy to identify and treat the most common oral diseases. This is the first module of two, which will give you a broad base and prepare you for our more advanced courses.