The Complete Plan for the Periodontal Patient

This is a combination of lecture and hands-on instruction. Participants will learn the basic dental anatomy of both canine and feline patients including tooth identification in each species as well as the specific anatomical structures of the tooth and the periodontium.  The participants will learn how to properly conduct both a conscious and an anesthetized oral examination on the dog and cat.  The dental indices will be discussed, as well as how each index should be evaluated and recorded on the dental chart.

The participants will learn how recognized abnormal anatomy and pathology in companion animals.  This will include but is not limited to periodontal disease, oral masses, malocclusions, tooth resorption, gingivostomatitis.  The participants will learn how to perform a safe and effective dental cleaning procedure on both species.  They will learn how to properly scale and polish, perform subgingival scaling/curettage, and the use of perioceutic therapies for the treatment of periodontal disease.  This hands-on wet lab will allow the participants to practice what they have learned in the lecture portion of the training session.