Course details

One day workshop

for

Vet Nurses, Vets

This workshop has something for everyone, from the novice to the experienced, wanting to expand their skill set and confidence in the care of dental patients. Using current and up-to-date evidence, this workshop is aimed at developing a Team-Based Approach to drive Oral Health Programs in your clinic by expanding your skill set and knowledge base to provide good standards of dental care. The success of dental care is dependent on all team members working together with one common goal. With the increasing demand for veterinary nurses and technicians to take on greater responsibilities in the care of dental patients, this workshop will cover the essential aspects of dental procedures, patient care, and client communication to help you rise to be the Dental Champion in your practice.You will grow your skills in performing the Professional Dental Cleaning to WSAVA Global Standards, learn efficient and effective use of hand instrumentation along with a thorough understanding of your ultrasonic equipment, its correct tips and settings ensuring a safe and pain-free experience for the patient. The proper use, maintenance and care of all of your dental equipment and instruments will be covered in detail.

This hands-on workshop will provide you with the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind the what you are doing in clinic allowing you the skills to provide Gold Standard Care from admit to discharge and beyond for all your dental patients. Through evidence-based content, you will develop your knowledge and gain greater confidence in educating clients about Periodontal Disease and its impact on their pet’s quality of life. You will also provide advice on the successful implementation of homecare recommendations. You will enhance your skills in performing Professional Dental Cleaning to WSAVA Global Standards, learn the efficient and effective use of hand instrumentation, and gain a thorough understanding of your ultrasonic equipment, including its correct tips and settings, ensuring a safe and pain-free experience for the patient. The proper use, maintenance, and care of all your dental equipment and instruments will be covered in detail. This hands-on workshop will provide you with the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind what you are doing in the clinic, allowing you to acquire the skills to provide Gold Standard Care from admission to discharge and beyond for all your dental patients.

 

 

Key learning areas:

  • Discuss Pathophysiology of Periodontal disease and the role inflammation plays
  • Identify Anatomy as it pertains to Periodontal Disease
  • Perform the Professional Dental Cleaning to WSAVA Global Standards
  • Mitigate Anaesthetic Risks to Dental Patients
  • Perform 4-Handed Dental Charting utilising Industry Standard terminology
  • Identify Dental Instrumentation and its proper Use, Care & Maintenance
  • Identify action and efficacy of Dental Homecare Products
  • Develop Homecare Plans and improving Client Compliance
  • Facilitator

    Facilitator

    Maggie Burley

    Cert IV TAE, Cert IV VN, Dip VN (Dentistry), RVN, VTS (Dentistry)

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