Dentistry

Catalog description

Dentistry teaches students anatomy of the soft tissue, bony and dental structures of the oral cavity; tooth identification and numbering systems for large and small animals; normal vs. abnormal dental occlusion and common pathologic changes to the teeth and the subgingival sulcus. Course emphases are oral/dental radiography, periodontal examination, dental charting, and the theory and techniques for periodontal treatment in naturally occurring dental disease. Hands-on laboratory exercises provide ample experience in the use of manual and power- driven dental instrumentation, exposure of dental radiographs, dental hygiene techniques, assisting in oral surgery, and client education for pets’ preventive and post-procedural dental care.