VET114 — Veterinary Dental Procedures
1 , 1 lecture period 0 lab periods Anatomy, physiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics specific to the oral health of companion animal species. Outline: Mouth and Teeth Anatomy Structure and formation Function in different species Disorders and terminology Small Animal Dental Radiography Safety Equipment Technique Positioning Quality Density Contrast Detail Distortion Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis Scaling Manual Machine Polishing Preventative care Small Animal Dental Support of Extractions Nerve blocks Equipment nomenclature and care Drill operations Oral surgical support Small Animal Dental Support of Advanced Endodontics Periodontal care Root canal Other Pocket Pet Dental Care Anatomy, physiology and pathology Equipment nomenclature and use Large Animal and Equine Dental Care Anatomy, physiology and pathology Equipment nomenclature and use
Prerequisites: VET100