VET 204Veterinary Dental Techniques

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This course encompasses various procedures in veterinary dentistry along with the skills necessary to assist the veterinarian in a complete dental prophylaxis and other complicated dental procedures. Oral and dental anatomy will be reviewed. The course will focus on the operation and maintenance of dental equipment, including dental radiography; the performance of a small animal dental prophylaxis procedure; and a survey of dental diseases in small and large animals and exotics. Emphasis will be placed on the scope of services that may be provided by the veterinary technician, including client education.