Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
VET 214: Animal Dentistry (2 Credits)
Professor: Suzy Aller

Overview

This course introduces the basic principles of dental care for common domestic species. Includes dental anatomy, nomenclature, common oral pathology, record systems, instrumentation, dental prophylaxis, common dental treatments, intraoral dental radiography, and local anesthesia techniques.

 

 
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Objectives

 

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

  • Implement the concept of universal precautions during dental procedures
  • Accurately use dental nomenclature
  • Describe and identify the normal oral anatomy of the dog, cat, and horse
  • Perform dental charting using the anatomical and modified Triadan methods
  • Identify dental instruments and their usage
  • Demonstrate proper technique in the use of the probe/explorer
  • Demonstrate proper technique in the use of the dental hand scaler and curette
  • Demonstrate the proper technique in use of power scalers and polishers
  • Perform proper care and maintenance of dental instruments
  • Demonstrate an awareness of dental ergonomics
  • Perform the sequence of dental prophylaxis and assist in dental treatments for dogs and cats
  • Explain the dental care of the equine
  • Recognize the common signs of dental disease
  • Explain dental home care of the dog and cat to clients
  • Describe various extraction techniques and how to properly assist in the procedures
  • Perform intraoral dental radiography for the dog and cat
  • Explain how local anesthesia is applied to oral structures using regional blocks

 
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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 1 20%
Exam 1 lab practical 10%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 2 lab practical 10%

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

 

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Exams

 

There are 2 exams 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: March 11, 2014