Attacking Periodontal Disease: A Case-Based Approach to Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Course overview

Attacking Periodontal Disease: A Case-Based Approach to Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery is a comprehensive 4-hour continuing education course designed to move beyond traditional periodontal disease lectures and focus on practical, real-world clinical application. This course will succinctly review the foundations of canine and feline periodontal disease while emphasizing clinical reasoning, case-based decision making, and treatment planning in everyday veterinary practice. Through a series of authentic clinical cases, attendees will learn how to approach varying stages of dental disease, develop practical extraction strategies, perform regional nerve blocks, and apply efficient oral surgery techniques with confidence. The course will also highlight the importance of client communication, managing expectations, balancing ideal versus realistic treatment options, and creating achievable outcomes tailored to each patient and family. Designed for veterinary professionals seeking a more interactive and applicable approach to dentistry, this course integrates procedural technique, extraction mechanics, periodontal therapy, and oral surgery principles into realistic scenarios clinicians commonly encounter in practice.