Feline Dentistry: Practical Techniques for the General Practitioner

Does feline dentistry fill you with dread? You're not alone. Many vets find feline dental cases challenging – whether it's interpreting radiographs, diagnosing tooth resorption, or extracting small, delicate teeth. This hands-on course is designed to build your confidence and competence in feline dentistry, helping you approach cases with less stress and improved outcomes.

Through a combination of focused lectures and cadaver-based practical sessions, you’ll learn how to apply theory directly to practice. By the end, you’ll be equipped to handle common feline dental issues with greater clarity, skill, and efficiency.

Topics to be covered include:

• Review of normal and abnormal feline oral anatomy
• Feline dental radiology
• Common conditions: periodontal disease, tooth resorption, FOPS, stomatitis, and more
• Anaesthetic considerations and analgesia in dental patients, including regional nerve blocks
• Step-by-step extraction techniques