Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry and Radiology (Veterinarians, Technicians and Assistants)
03/07/2024, 7:30AM - 5:00PM
The Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry and Radiology class is for both technicians and doctors and covers the 12-step dental cleaning procedure, oral pathology, instrumentation used in cleaning, equipment, dental radiology, interpretation of dental radiographs. digital dental radiography systems, utilization of digital systems to promote client acceptance of treatment plans, dental charting, and implementing a higher level of dental care in a general practice. This class will give you the skills required to provide a good cleaning procedure and identify oral pathology. Every participant will produce full-mouth dental radiographs on dogs and cats, using a simplified technique for positioning dental radiographs. Finding and assessing common dental pathology is the single most important dental skill a practice can acquire. The wet lab portion focuses on obtaining diagnostic dental radiographs utilizing canine and feline cadaver specimens. Sharpening of hand instruments and general equipment questions are also covered during the lab session. Each participant also receives a complimentary instrument set ($75 retail value) to take home with them.
This workshop covers the skills and information needed by all doctors and technicians to enable delivery of quality dental care. We are committed toward helping you implement a higher level of dental care in your practice. This requires training for both the doctor and technical staff. At a minimum, one interested doctor and one interested technician should attend the Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry and Radiology class, while the doctor should stay for the Introduction to Veterinary Oral Surgery and Periodontal Treatment class. Sending only a technician who has no interest in dental care to class rarely creates any lasting change in a practice.
Some doctors elect to skip this class, thinking the material to be too basic. Almost all of them return to take this class at a later date. Save yourself the extra trip. The Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry and Radiology class covers skills that doctors should know about, but that the technical staff should have primary responsibility for providing. Why should doctors attend this class? Because you need to judge the quality of your staff’s work, need to explain how to correct improper technique, need to be able to interpret dental films and need to train your new technician when another practice gladly hires away your dental-savvy technician!
Due to limited size of classes and the difficulty in filling open slots after payment for a class has been made, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations. If you need to cancel your participation, we will try to find a substitute to take your place. Upon confirmation of their reservations, we will gladly refund your tuition less a 10% administrative fee. Please keep in mind that last minute substitutions are very difficult to fill. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance to avoid the expense of a class cancellation. Trip insurance policies can potentially reimburse you for tuition, cancelled lodging deposits, unused airplane flights and all other trip costs you may have already incurred. Some policies allow cancellation for documented health issues, while others allow you to cancel for any reason.
This class is RACE approved for 8 hours of continuing education credits
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Available Spaces: 6 We will be sending class notes to the attendee(s) email below. Please ensure the attendee can access and monitor the email provided. 729 Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry and Radiology (Veterinarians, Technicians and Assistants)Bookings are closed for this event.
Cancellation Policy
In the event you are unable to come to class, we strongly encourage you to find another veterinarian to take your place. If you must cancel, we will attempt to fill your spot. If we are able to find a replacement, we will refund your class tuition minus 10% administration fees. Note, that it can be very difficult to fill last-minute openings. If we are unable to find a replacement, we will not be able to refund your tuition.
Typically, our courses fill to capacity. If a program is cancelled due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, your registration will be fully refunded. Other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations cannot be refunded, this is the responsibility of the registrant. The registrant will be notified as soon as possible if the class will be canceled. A minimum of 6 registrations will be necessary to hold class.
We recommend that you purchase trip insurance to avoid the expense of a class cancellation. Trip insurance policies can potentially reimburse you for tuition, canceled lodging deposits, unused airplane flights, and all other trip costs you may have already incurred.