Dentistry
Dentistry I – Introduction to Dentistry, Diagnostics & Extractions


held
Dublin / Ireland
21.08.2022 – 25.08.2022
EURO 2.800.-*
EURO 2.700.-*(early registration deadline: 6.3.2022)
* additional mandatory 50 euro eLibrary fee will be applied
Total hours: 40
ATF hours (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland): TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate): 5
Program Directors:
Dr. Jan Schreyer DEVDC (DE),
Dr. Jerzy Gawor DAVDC, DEVDC (PL)
Course Overview
This veterinary course covers the introduction to dentistry starting with diagnostics in small
animal dentistry, clinical and radiographic assessment of oral and dental structures,
using and filling-in dental charts for dogs and cats. It also focuses on the importance of radiography, exposing and interpreting intraoral radiographs. Canine and feline extractions are clinically a very important subject and are covered in the extended practicals.
Topics
– Oral and dental anatomy and physiology
– Oral examination technique and charting
– Dental equipment and instrumentation
– Oral radiography and interpretation
– Extraction techniques and extraction complications
Course Program (Subject to change)
Sunday, 21 August 2022
09:00 – 09:45 Lecture: Marketing Veterinary Dentistry: The Importance of Oral health, Gawor
Why we do Dentistry and How to Start
09:45 – 10:45 Lecture: Oral and Dental Anatomy and Physiology Schreyer
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 Lecture: Oral Examination Technique and Charting, Comprehensive Oral Gawor
Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:45 Lecture: Basic Dental Equipment and Instrumentation Schreyer
13:45 – 14:45 Lecture: Anaesthetic Considerations for the Dental Patient and Local Anaesthesia Schreyer
14:45 – 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 – 17:00 Demo & Practical: Oral Examination and Charting, Local Anaesthesia all
For the Radiographic Sessions the Course will be divided into 3 Groups of 10 Participants, which then rotate through 3 stations:
1. Practical Oral Radiography Dog, 2. Practical Oral Radiography Cat, 3. Interactive Sessions Radiographic Interpretation Dog & Cat
Monday, 22 August 2022
09:45 – 10:45 Lecture: Radiographic Interpretation (Normal Anatomy and Typical Pathological Findings) Schreyer
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:30 Demo & Practical: Dental Scaling and Polishing all
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Demo & Practical/Interactive Session: Oral Radiography Dog/Oral Radiography Cat/ all
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 1
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Demo & Practical/Interactive Session: Oral Radiography Dog/Oral Radiography Cat/ all
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 1
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 2
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Demo & Practical/Interactive Session: Oral Radiography Dog/Oral Radiography Cat/ all
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 2
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Demo & Practical/Interactive Session: Oral Radiography Dog/Oral Radiography Cat/ all
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 3
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Demo & Practical/Interactive Session: Oral Radiography Dog/Oral Radiography Cat/ all
Radiographic Interpretation – Rotation 3
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
09:30 – 10:40 Lecture: Dental Extractions Schreyer
10:40 – 11:10 Coffee Break
11:15 – 11:50 Lecture: Complications to Extractions Gawor
11:50 – 12:00 Lecture: Motorized Extractions Gawor
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00 Demo & Practical: Extraction Techniques Dog, Instrument Sharpening all
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Demo & Practical: Extraction Techniques Dog
Thursday, 25 August 2022
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 12:00 Demo & Practical: Extraction Techniques Cat all
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00 Demo & Practical: Complications to Extractions, Retrieval of Fractured Root Tips, Oronasal Fistula Repair all
15:00 – 15:30 Interactive Session: Introduction to the Certificate & Master Program, Example for Exam Questions all 15:30 – 16:30 Cleaning of the Lab