VETERINARY DENTISTRY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

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This course will focus on dental anatomy, common dental diseases, and basic dental procedures. Topics will include, but not limited to: oral anatomy, terminology, instrumentation, proper charting, routine periodontal care common dental diseases, dental prophylaxis and oral radiography. Emphasis is on the role of the Veterinary Technician in a small animal practice in providing dental services and client education on home dental care. Hands on experience and skills will be developed in laboratory. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the third year of the professional Veterinary Biomedical Technology program.