Small Animal Dentistry Procedures
Excel CPD - Vet Nurse CPD
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Date: Monday 8th September, 2025 - Friday 17th October, 2025
Start time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Duration: 15 hour(s)
Cost: £255
Week 1 - Patient and Equipment Preparation for Dentistry and Oral Surgery
The dentistry workspace and ergonomics
Use and maintenance of dentistry equipment
Dental Instrumentation – use, care and sharpening
Organising the dentistry workflow
Preparing veterinary patients for dentistry procedures and maintaining patient safety
Learning objectives
Effectively prepare and maintain the dentistry workspace and recognise any required improvements for the practice
Operate dentistry equipment and instrumentation in a safe and effective manner
Understand common sharpening techniques for dental instrumentation
Understand how to maintain a safe environment for both staff and patients during dentistry procedures
Week 2 - Complete Oral and Radiographic Evaluation (CORE)
Explore the veterinary nurses’ role in veterinary dentistry
What is a CORE procedure
The concept of staged dentistry procedures
Performing an oral assessment, recording findings and completing a dental chart
Learning objectives
Understand how to perform a CORE dental procedure
Recognise and record pathology and discuss findings with the supervising veterinary surgeon
Understand the importance of discussing dentistry treatment with pet owners and the benefits to patient welfare
Week 3 - Dental Radiography and Image Interpretation
Dental radiography equipment
Positioning techniques for intra oral radiography
Image interpretation
Other imaging modalities for veterinary dentistry
Learning objectives
Understand the methods in obtaining intra-oral radiographs
Understand the process of achieving diagnostic full mouth radiographs in dog and cats
Gain confidence in orientating and interpreting intra oral radiographs
Week 4 - Periodontal Treatments and Surgery in Canine and Feline Patients
Review periodontal disease and its effects on both oral and systemic health
Performing a professional dental cleaning
Managing and treating periodontal disease in cats and dogs
Learning objectives
Understand the aetiology of periodontal disease
Discuss the methods involved in professional dental cleaning, including ultrasonic scaling
Identify treatment options for managing periodontal disease
Understand the principles required during tooth extraction
Advise pet owners on oral hygiene options
Week 5 - Local Anaesthetic Techniques for Dentistry Patients
Common regional blocks used in veterinary dentistry
Local anaesthetic agents
Indications for local anaesthesia in dentistry
Learning objectives
Calculate local anaesthetic doses for dental patients
Discuss different local anaesthetic techniques
Understand the appropriate regional block for the required dental procedure
Develop awareness of potential complications from administering local anaesthesia
Week 6 - Advanced Procedures for Common Dental Conditions
Treatment options for malocclusions
Common dental procedures for traumatic damage to teeth
Nursing and supportive care of oral surgery patients
Learning objectives
Understand the benefits of advanced dentistry treatment
Discuss endodontic treatment and the required equipment
Advise on postoperative consideration for oral surgery patients
The course will be fully tutored by Claire Harrison and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
Tutor: Claire Harrison
Date: 8th Sept - 16th Oct 2025
Cost: £255 +vat
Length: 6 weeks
CPD: 15 hours
Level: Intermediate
https://excelcpd.co.uk/product/vet-nurse-online-cpd-small-animal-dentistry-procedures/
Who is it for?
Veterinary Nurses
The Speakers
Claire Harrison BSc (Hons), RVN, VTS (Dentistry), AFHEA
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
15 hours
Registration and Booking
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