Dental Extraction Techniques

SPEAKER: John R. Lewis, VMD, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC is an Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After attending this four-hour lecture, participants are expected to feel comfortable with decision making regarding indications for extractions in dogs and cats. Participants will become familiar with closed and open extraction techniques, including creation of oral surgical flaps for extraction of multiple teeth in the same quadrant. Finally, a discussion of complications of extraction and how to deal with them will allow attendees to be prepared when procedures take unexpected turns.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Veterinarians and Technicians

METHOD OF DELIVERY: Lecture

TUITION: $240.00

DATES: June 1, 2008

LOCATION: Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Cherry Hill, NJ

CE CREDITS*: 4

June 1, 2008
12:30 - 1:00	Registration
1:00 - 2:00	Instrumentation for extraction Dental radiography Nerve blocks High speed unit, array of burs Periosteal elevators Scalpels and blade holders Dental luxators, dental elevators-straight, winged Root tip elevators, root tip forceps Scissors, thumb forceps Needle holders, suture types Indications for extraction Complicated crown fracture Caries, tooth resorption Endodontic disease, periodontal disease Interceptive orthodontics
2:00 - 3:00	Extractions in Dogs Closed extractions, open extractions Maxillary fourth premolar, maxillary canine Mandibular first molar, mandibular canine Deciduous canine teeth
3:15 - 4:15	Extractions in Cats Closed extractions, open extractions Flaps for full-quadrant extraction Maxillary fourth premolar, maxillary canine Mandibular first molar, mandibular canine Discussion of crown amputation (Intentional Incomplete Extraction) Indications and techniques
4:15 - 5:00	Complications of Extraction and Dealing with Them Hemorrhage Retained tooth roots Soft tissue trauma Iatrogenic jaw fracture Roots transported to nasal passage or mandibular canal Dehiscence Nonhealing of extraction site
5:00 - 5:50	Hand instruments: design and proper use Polishing techniques Home care regimens
5:00 - 5:15	Questions and discussion

REFUND POLICY: If you find that you are unable to attend a course, your registration is transferable to a coworker upon written notice, or, a credit may be issued for use at a future date, to be used within 2 years. Due to the high costs associated with scheduling seminars, no refunds will be granted within 21 days prior to this event. Written requests received before 3 weeks prior to the course will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. No refunds or credits issued for “no shows”.

CANCELLATION POLICY: VetDent CE Associates reserves the right to revise program presentations, or to cancel programs if registration criteria are not met. A course may be cancelled if conditions occur beyond their control, resulting in a limited liability of a full refund of registration fees only. If such a situation occurs, VetDent CE Associates is not responsible for reimbursement of registrant’s travel or lodging expenses.

* This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 4 hours of CE for veterinarians and technicians. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsc.org should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession