Canine Dentistry Wet Lab for DVMs and Technicians: 12 hours RACE-approved CE

 This two-day comprehensive course will combine hands-on laboratory time and lecture for the veterinarian, teaching important techniques in surgical extraction of firmly rooted teeth, with a focus on flap extractions of maxillary and mandibular canine teeth, maxillary fourth premolar teeth and mandibular first molar teeth. Also, oral surgery nerve blocks will be taught in laboratory as well as dental radiograph positioning and radiographic interpretation. Emphasizing the importance of a team approach, a technician track will also be offered, which will inclue some of the same lectures offered in the veterinarian track. In addition, technicians will receive technician-centric lectures on popular topics in dentistry and anesthesia. Wet lab topics for the technician track are focused on empowering technicial staff, including oral examination, dental radiography, dental charting, and components of the professional dental cleaning. Technicians are also encouraged to take part in the nerve block laboratory. This wet lab has been approved for 12 hours of RACE-approved continuning education.