HO11 - Tackling Tough Dental Extractions in the Cat

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM US PDT

Location: Oquendo Campus, Room A

CE: 4 CE Credit(s)

Sponsored By COVETRUS, DENTALAIRE, IM3, INC., MIDMARK CORPORATION, SURGITEL, CORZA MEDICAL, SECUROS SURGICAL

Coordinator and Co-Instructor(s)

Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC

Veterinary Dentist
Veterinary Dental Services
North Attleboro, MA, United States

Co-Instructor(s)

Randi Brannan, DVM, DAVDC

Veterinary Dentist
Animal Dental Clinic
Portland, OR, United States

Surgical tips to make feline surgical extractions will be presented as well as step-by-step slides to show how to extract the maxillary canine tooth, maxillary premolar, mandibular canine tooth and mandibular molar. After the participants will practice extracting these teeth while working closely with board certified dentists. The participants will learn techniques they can take back to their practice to make extractions less traumatic to their patient. Capacity: 24. Price: $495.Transportation: Complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from the Oquendo Center for all hands-on labs. The pickup area is located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center entrance. Buses depart promptly 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the course. Dress Code: Please dress comfortably. Scrubs are recommended, additional scrubs are available for use at the Oquendo Center, if needed. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Learning Objectives:

The participants should leave with an improved skill set for surgical extractions in the cat
The participant will learn to interpret feline dental radiographs to make a realistic treatment plan
Understand instrument selection, usage and care including sharpening techniques
Understand tissue handling in creation of gingival and Mucogingival flaps
The participants will have an appreciation for their skill set and which situations would be best referred