Practical Feline Dentistry (2 day course)

Feline dentistry is notorious for striking fear into many veterinary surgeons. The prevalence of diseases such as periodontitis and resorption, combined with inappropriate equipment and technique and lack of dental radiography can quickly lead to stressful scenarios and potentially catastrophic complications for the feline patient.

This course aims to provide the necessary skills for performing feline dentistry efficiently and atraumatically; thereby reducing vet stress, improving patient outcomes and increasing client satisfaction. Practical cadaver-based sessions will follow short theory lectures, allowing delegates the opportunity to gain confidence in all areas of feline dentistry.

Topics to be covered include:

• Normal feline dental and oral anatomy
• Oral and dental examination and charting
• Obtaining full mouth diagnostic dental radiographs
• Diagnosis and treatment of the commonly encountered dental diseases in the cat including periodontal disease, tooth resorption and chronic gingivostomatitis
• Local anaesthetic dental nerve blocks: theory and practice
• Extraction techniques: theory and practice