DENT110-1118: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner, Module 2
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Enrollment is closed.
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Open: November 19-December 27, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 26, December 3, 10, and 17, 2018; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)
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Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course will be open to general practice veterinarians
actively interested in veterinary dentistry. Participants in the course should have
an interest in taking better care of the dental needs of their patients.
Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants take the first module,
DENT109-1018: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner - Module 1,
prior to enrolling in this course.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians.
This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-29316)
Course Information:
The second of 2 modules, this course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques
used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry
are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting started in
veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist.
The course will cover how to read intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy,
radiographic diagnosis of common intraoral disease, indications for exodontia,
extraction equipment and extraction techniques, indications, drugs and landmarks
for local anesthesia, treatment of feline tooth resorption and stomatitis.
Week 1 (Real Time Session November 26, 2018):
Dental Procedures
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 26, 2018 Real Time Session):
Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Dental Procedures: Periodontics, Endodontics, Restorations, and Orthodontics
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- recognize normal radiographic anatomy
- understand the fundamentals of dental radiographic interpretation:
periodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics
Week 2 (Real Time Session December 3, 2018):
Exodontics
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 3, 2018 Real Time Session):
Chapter 12, Exodontics (Extractions)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- describe the indications for exodontias
- describe the instrumentation for exodontias
- understand simple extraction techniques
- understand surgical extraction techniques
- understand how to perform multiple root extractions
- understand how to perform techniques for specific teeth
- recognize the indications for exodontia
- understand the equipment and techniques for simple and surgical extractions
Week 3 (Real Time Session December 10, 2018):
Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 10, 2018 Real Time Session):
Chapter 5, Local Anesthesia
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- describe the advantages of local dental blocks
- describe the various local anesthesia agents
- describe what each nerve block does
- understand the techniques used
Week 4 (Real Time Session December 17, 2018):
Feline Dentistry
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 17, 2018 Real Time Session):
Chapter 10, Feline Dentistry
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- describe current concepts in the treatment of tooth resorption and stomatitis in the feline
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook:
Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the required course textbook prior to the first real time session.
- Holmstrom S (2019).
Veterinary Dentistry - A Team Approach, 3rd Edition.
ISBN: 9780323485272
About the Presenter:
Steve Holmstrom was one of the two original VIN Dental Consultants.
He has co-authored the textbook which the course is based on,
Veterinary Dental Techniques, which is in its 3rd edition and in 4 languages.
He has also authored
Veterinary Dentistry for the Technician and Office Staff, and edited two editions of
Veterinary Clinics of North America.
Total CE Credit: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by November 5, 2018)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by November 5, 2018)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close on November 26, 2018 at 5 pm ET (USA)
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
Enrollment is closed.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to
VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course
must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a
VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org
and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants;
personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration.
To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll
for a course on behalf of another individual.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email
CEonVIN@vin.com.
Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
"This program (22-29316) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a
total of 8 CE Credits, with a maximum of 8 CE Credits being available to any individual
veterinarian.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Scientific,
using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference).
This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are
responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements."
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be
issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course.
If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services:
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