Principles of Veterinary Dentistry: Theory & Techniques TimeOnline
Take your dentistry to a more advanced level and improve the health and welfare of your patients. Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare in your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations regarding their pets’ oral health and treatment have also changed, with more and more clients being actively engaged, and wanting to ensure that they are making the best decisions for their pets’ health long term. This course is created for passionate veterinarians who have a sound fundamental knowledge base and some practical experience in dentistry and who want to further advance their skill set to ensure they are staying current and providing the best possible care for their patients.
Take your dentistry to a more advanced level and improve the health and welfare of your patients.
Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare of your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations regarding their pets’ oral health and treatment have also changed, with more and more clients being actively engaged, and wanting to ensure that they are making the best decisions for their pets’ health long term.
This course is created for passionate veterinarians who have a sound fundamental knowledge base and some practical experience in dentistry and who want to further advance their skill set to ensure they are staying current and providing the best possible care for their patients.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Understand how to develop a structured diagnostic treatment plan for each and every dental case, from the initial consultation, to long-term post-operative management, including a thorough approach to the conscious oral examination, pre-anaesthetic considerations and pain management, with discussions around evidence-based homecare.
- Learn specific techniques regarding administration of local analgesia, as well as associated anatomic structures and how to minimise risks of complications
- Learn the principles of how to take diagnostic dental radiographs, including positioning for success and troubleshooting common errors, and develop further knowledge in image interpretation for treatment planning.
- Understand specific orodental diseases seen in cats and dogs in a general practice setting, including chronic disorders that can be a “pain” to manage.
- Develop a sound understanding of the principles of extraction, including equipment used and techniques, and how to treat commonly observed orodental conditions with minimal risk to the patient and reduce the likelihood of complications.
Modules
- How to approach dentistry cases - comprehensive oral health assessment, local analgesia & anaesthesia considerations
- Dental radiology
- Specific Orodental conditions
- Exodontia
What is a TimeOnline?
Flexible and accessible online CPD
TimeOnline is a quality online education program delivered by veterinary experts, in short, manageable timeframes. You will be engaging with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum and other online resources including a set of concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and complete your CPD requirements. All participants receive an electronic certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Participants will have access to all course deliverables for 12 months following the course end date.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.
| Registrant Type |
Non-Member Price |
Member discount |
Member Price |
Price with 10% loyalty discount* |
| Non-Member |
$640 |
- |
- |
$576 |
| Professional, Practice Staff & Academic |
$640 |
20% |
$510 |
$459 |
| Part-time Professional |
$640 |
40% |
$384 |
$345.60 |
| Recent Graduate (Individual Member or Practice Member Staff) |
$640 |
40% |
$384 |
$345.60 |
| Student |
$640 |
60% |
$256 |
$230.40 |
| eMember |
$640 |
n/a |
$640 |
$576 |
*If you qualify for a 10% loyalty discount it will be automatically applied in the cart. For more information, see TimeOnline FAQs.