There are two ways to view this course:
- Midmark's Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry playlist on YouTube (no registration necessary, not CE eligible).
- Register for free, the RACE-approved 1.0 hour CE Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry at Midmark Academy. (scroll down to find course and add to cart to register).
In this one hour introductory course on veterinary dentistry, Dr. Cindy Charlier, DAVDC and Tammi Smith, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) cover oral anatomy, instrumentation & equipment, the dental procedure and radiography.
Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry
• Anatomical Direction in the Mouth
• Dental Anatomy
• Function of Teeth
• Gingival Landmarks
• Tooth Numbering System
Understanding Dental Equipment
• The Dental Workstation
• Identifying Hand Instruments
• Maintenance of Dental Instruments
• Powered Dental Equipment
Dental Procedures
• Patient History & Oral Examination
• Patient Positioning for Dental Procedures
• Dental Charting and Anesthetized Oral Exam
• Scaling and Polishing
Dental Radiography
• Introduction
• Mandibular Radiographs in Dorsal Recumbency
• Mandibular Radiographs in Lateral Recumbency
• Maxillary Radiographs in Sternal Recumbency