Complications of Dental Extractions: Avoiding and Dealing with Them
The old adage “it’s like pulling teeth” arose for a reason. Extracting firmly rooted teeth is sometimes necessary, but there are many things that can go wrong. This lecture will discuss the most common complications associated with dental extractions, including retrieving broken root tips, displaced roots into the nasal passage and mandibular canal, sialoceles, and iatrogenic mandibular fractures. This lecture will discuss how to avoid these complications and how to treat them when they do occur.
John Lewis
VMD, DAVDC, Founding Fellow, AVDC OMFS
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It's More Than Missing Teeth: Recognizing Dental and Oral Abnormalities
Take your dental charting to the next level. Learn to recognize the normal anatomy and learn abnormal dental and oral pathology. Oral pathology is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed due to lack of recognition. Once one can recognize what is abnormal in the mouth, correct charting may be completed. The proper treatment options for commonly seen pathology are discussed and described. Abbreviations according to the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) are used for commonly seen pathology and are discussed.
Denise Rollings
CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Time: 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Fine-tuning YOUR Dentistry in General Practice
In this session, you will be covering an in-depth look at normal clinical anatomy and radiographic anatomy to help us identify findings that may be abnormal. In regards to radiographic anatomy, using tools, such as correct image orientation and the mounting or layout of the images will help develop a systematic approach to tooth identification. There will be a chance to quiz yourself and test your knowledge! Throughout our talk, we will be discussing ways we can practice better for ourselves, such as ergonomics, instrumentation, proper PEE, and how it contributes to better patient care. Patient positioning, prevention of tracheal tears in cats, safety limitations, or what we need to know when it comes to mouth gags, will be discussed. Understanding how to identify basic instruments in dentistry, (the periodontal probe, explorer, and different ultrasonics) and how to properly use them will also be reviewed.
Wendi Rensman
CVT, VTD Dentistry
Time: 2:20 pm - 3:30 pm
Exploring the Depths of Veterinary Dentistry
August 12, 2023 @ 12 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Why Attend?
VetCE Virtual events cover everything from detailed medical topics to practice management and other non-medical topics relevant to everyday situations that veterinary professionals deal with.
The VetCE Virtual series of micro-conferences are a convenient alternative to in-person events that are designed to deliver multiple approved RACE and/or CVPM CE credits in a concise, half-day virtual format with three consecutive one-hour presentations. The series not only provides you with the opportunity to benefit from educational sessions presented by expert speakers but also gives you an easy way to learn and earn credits in the comfort of your home or office!
Recordings of the sessions will be available for viewing for 2 weeks following each event for participants to reference. The recordings will also be available to VPN+ members for free after the 2 weeks. Please be advised that we can not issue CE certificates for only viewing the session recordings. Anyone who registers for a VetCE Virtual event but is unable to attend the live sessions will get free access to the VetCE OnDemand courses we create from the recordings on VetMedTeam so you can still get CE credits!
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Agenda
Speakers
John Lewis
VMD, DAVDC, Founding Fellow, AVDC OMFS
Dr. John Lewis obtained his VMD from University of Pennsylvania in 1997. He spent 5 years in general practice prior to returning to Penn for a residency in dentistry and oral surgery. Dr. Lewis became a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) in 2005. At the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Lewis rose to the rank of Associate Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Dr. Lewis also served as Residency Director, Associate Director of Mari Lowe Center for Comparative Oncology, and Chief of Surgery at Penn Vet’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Lewis’ interests include oral surgical oncology, maxillofacial fracture repair, maxillofacial reconstruction, new therapies for treatment of feline oral squamous cell carcinoma, and lasers in oral surgery and dentistry. Dr. Lewis is a Past President of the American Veterinary Dental Society, and was Editor of the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry between 2016 and 2021. Dr. Lewis has been a columnist for Veterinary Practice News since 2009. He practices at Veterinary Dentistry Specialists and teaches at Silo Academy Education Center, both in Chadds Ford, PA.
Denise Rollings
CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Denise received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison Area Technical College in 2001, graduating with honors. She was subsequently licensed as a Veterinary Technician after passing the National Veterinary Technician Examination. Denise had worked in general practice and emergency medicine when she found her passion for veterinary dentistry. She became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Dentistry through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians in 2014. After working in specialty dental practices, in 2017, Denise founded Pet Dental Education, LLC, offering on-site training in various aspects of veterinary dentistry for veterinary hospitals nationwide as well as working as a dental educator for several companies. Following her passion for teaching and inspiring others, Denise has lectured and taught labs nationally and internationally on topics ranging from veterinary dentistry, to improving standards of dentistry at individual animal hospitals. She also provides relief work, working for veterinary dentists and general practices. Denise is currently providing care for the patients of Pet Dental Center in Estero FL. Denise resides in Fort Myers, Florida with her husband and fur babies. She dedicates her time to improving oral care to the patients of veterinary hospitals across the country. She has passion for veterinary dentistry and strives to ignite that passion in others. Denise is a firm believer in improving the quality of our pets’ lives, one tooth at a time. In her free time, Denise enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors and traveling.
Wendi Rensman
CVT, VTD Dentistry
Wendi is a certified veterinary technician in New Jersey. She obtained a VTS in dentistry in 2019 while working at the University of Pennsylvania alongside a team of hygienists. She is currently the supervisor of the training department at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital where she mentors other veterinary staff along their path in vet med. Speaking and teaching dentistry is a passion she loves to share with anyone who will listen! She feels that there is no better way to advocate for your patients than educate pet owners and fellow veterinary team members on dental health, because oral pain is often hidden pain.
