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MerialEDU is a series of courses designed to help empower the veterinary healthcare team by providing quality, RACE approved, continuing education in a variety of topics.
The Companion Animal Dentistry 101 course is free to all VetMedTeamers. It is provided through the generous support of Merial, one of the forward thinking companies that believe the education of staff members is vital to delivering quality medical care to all patients.
VetMedTeam has approved this topic because we think it contains educational material of interest to the entire practice team. We hope that you will take advantage of this free course. We think that you will find online education through VetMedTeam.com to be fun and informative.
This course would not be available without the support of the course underwriter, Merial. We encourage all VetMedTeamers to let this company know that their support is appreciated. Courses will be added to the Merial EDU section of our catalog as they become available, so check back from time to time.
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After completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Be familiar with the branches of veterinary dentistry
- Be familiar with essential dental and oral vocabulary and anatomy
- Understand dental development in companion animals
- Understand the elements of the oral examination
- Be familiar with periodontal disease in companion animals
- Be familiar with typical dental/oral issues seen in companion animal practice
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- Chapter One - Companion Animal Dental and Oral Background
- Pre-Test
- Evolution of Veterinary Dentistry
- A Team Approach
- Branches of Veterinary Dentistry
- Chapter Highlights
- References
- Chapter 1 Pre-Test Answers
- Chapter Two - Overview of Dental and Oral Vocabulary and Anatomy
- Pre-Test
- Dental and Oral Vocabulary
- Directional Terms
- Dog and Cat Dental Anatomy
- Overview of Other Oral Structures
- The Oral Cavity
- Bony Tissue
- Muscles and Nerves
- Tongue and Salivary Glands
- Chapter Highlights
- References
- Chapter 2 Pre-Test Answers
- Chapter Three - Dental Development and the Oral Examination
- Pre-Test
- Dental Development
- Dental Problems
- The Oral/Dental Examination
- Chapter Highlights
- References
- Chapter 3 Pre-Test Answers
- Chapter Four - Periodontal Disease
- Pre-Test
- Description and Signs
- Prevalence
- Development, Progression and Assessment
- Prevention and Treatment
- Periodontal Disease and Systemic Disease
- Chapter Highlights
- References
- Chapter 4 Pre-Test Answers
- Chapter Five - Overview of Other Dental/Oral Conditions
- Pre-Test
- Developmental Disorders
- Eruption and Exfoliation Problems
- Wear of Hard Dental Tissue
- Caries
- Pulp and Periapical Disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Oral Tumors
- Odontoclastic Resorption
- Emergencies
- Malocclusion
- Miscellaneous Oral Conditions
- A Look At Dentistry and Small Mammals
- Chapter Highlights
- References
- Chapter 5 Pre-Test Answers
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No additional materials required - all course content is online.
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... I have learned a lot regarding proper examination of the mouth and surrounding structures. It gave me a detailed view of how to go about examining the mouth which in my years of practice I have not paid much attention to. The course gave me a wider view of the different problems involving the oral cavity, the proper diagnostic approach and the best treatment options available.
... I have just recently began preforming routine dental cleanings. This website taught me alot. Dental cleaning is not just getting the patients teeth clean but also preventing complications down the road. All of the information was beneficial to me and it will help me with my understanding of companion animal denistry.
... am a receptionist , and it was good to point out that I play a role in dental care
... the entire course in beneficial to the entire team in the hospital i am encouraging my team mates to take the classes on vetmedteam
... Since our clinic has a dental specialist on staff, we offer many types of dental surgery and correction. This course was very informative in explaining some of the types of treatments we offer. As a result, I will be more informed when speaking with clients and other co-workers. I look forward to continuing with Animal Dentistry 102.
...Terms and anatomy, plus the oral examination- It is a great course that I'm rec. to all vet staff.
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VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while a course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules.
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- Students must complete all 5 course examinations with a score of 80% or better.
- Students are required to complete the course survey
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This course is appropriate for all members of the veterinary practice team. The average student spends 3 to 5 hours to complete all the mandatory requirements.
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*Approved for 5 RACE credits for technicians and veterinarians*
In addition, this course is approved by the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicans for 2 hours towards candidates CE requirements.
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Katherine Moldave, MBA, copartner in AlcheraBio (www.alcherabio.com). AlcheraBio is a multidisciplinary consultancy focused on animal health/veterinary drug development and commercialization.
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Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
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I have been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1981. Almost 20 years of that have been spent at Rau Animal Hospital in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Currently, at work, I hold the title of In-patient Care Supervisor/Dentistry Coordinator. Professionally, I hold the title of President-elect of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
As of the last couple years, I've been privileged to be asked to speak at national veterinary conferences and I hope to continue.
I've written a chapter on Computer Applications in Veterinary Medicine for the Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians due to be released in January 2005 and have written an article for the up-coming February issue of Journal of Veterinary Technology.
I also enjoy the interaction with technicians interested in veterinary dentistry as co-moderator on the VetMedTeam Dentistry Boards.
As always, I look forward to spreading the word of the importance of dentistry in relation to animals.
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This course provides open enrollment. Students may enroll at any time and are instantly added to the course and sent the course welcome email. After reading the information provided in the welcome email, students may begin the course.
Upon submission of the final completion requirement the student will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The student will have immediate access to the certificate. |
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* Course meets the requirements for indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. (AAVSB means American Association of Veterinary State Boards)
++ This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for the indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Contact CE@VetMedTeam.com for further information.
More information regarding RACE may be found at www.aavsb.org. In addition you can obtain the contact information for your state to determine if they accept RACE online credits. Online courses are a great way to help meet continuing education goals!
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