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VET 221: Advanced Clinical Practics III (4 Credits)
Professor: Suzy Aller

Overview

This course will cover the dentistry unit of our curriculum which includes the basic dental care of the dog, cat, and horse

 

 
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Objectives

 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of universal precautions
  • Be familiar with dental nomenclature
  • Know the normal oral anatomy of the dog, cat, and horse
  • Perform dental charting using the anatomical and modified Triadan methods
  • Be able to identify dental instruments and their usage
  • Demonstrate proper technique in the use of the probe/explorer
  • Demonstrate proper technique of hand scaling, subgingival curettage, and root planing
  • Demonstrate the proper technique in use of power scalers and polishers
  • Proper care and maintenance of dental instruments
  • Have an awareness of dental ergonomics
  • Be able to perform the sequence of dental prophylaxis for dogs and cats
  • Understand the dental prophylaxis care of the equine
  • Recognize the common signs of dental disease
  • Perform dental home care of the dog and cat
  • Be aware of various extraction techniques
  • Understand how to perform intraoral dental radiography for the dog or cat
  • Understand how to provide local block anesthesia to oral structures

 
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Materials

 

In addition to the required texts, you are also required to have:

Lab Materials:

  • cap
  • mask
  • protective eyewear (safety glasses or mask with face shield ok, you don’t need chemistry goggles)
  • pair of surgical gloves properly fitted for you
  • lab smock

 
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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined by the following:

Assignment
Percentage of Grade
Assignments
20%
Lab acivities/campus visits 
20%
Exam (only one exam) 30%
Videotape of dental prophylaxis (video or DVD) 25%
Documentation of exposure to an equine dental case - mandatory, pass/fail
5%

Grading Scale
A
90-100%
B
 80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-59%

 

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Exams

 

There is 1 exam in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
 
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : maller@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 450-2623.
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person at my campus office in Loudoun. 

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Beginning the Course
 


Last Updated: June 22, 2010