EXOT005-0414: Basics of Exotic Companion Mammal Dentistry
The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly text format.

Enrollment is closed.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Sandra Mitchell, DVM, ABVP Feline, ABVP ECM
L�ic Legendre, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DEVDC

COURSE OPEN: April 1-May 2, 2014
REAL TIME SESSIONS (RTS): Tuesdays, April 8, 15, and 22, 2014; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (US)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session is up to 1 hour in length. For more information, please visit the CE Practice Area.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians actively interested in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common dentistry presentations when dealing with rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is RACE Provider #22.

Course Description:
We will cover the basic dental anatomy for rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, mice, rats, hamsters, and prairie dogs, as well as husbandry issues (such as diet) which may influence dental health. We will then discuss the common presentations seen with each species, methods of diagnosing dental disease, and the appropriate treatment for these conditions. Some time will be spent going over the proper equipment needed in the exotic dental suite, and post-procedural management options and care. This class will only touch on the anesthesia of these patients, leaving that generous topic for another course.

This course consists of three (3) 90-minute Real Time Session, supplemental library materials, interactive message board discussions, and a mandatory end-of-course test. Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to

• know the dental anatomy of common exotic species.
• recognize normal and abnormal anatomy.
• diagnose common dental disease presentations.
• properly equip a dental suite to treat exotic patients.
• understand the fundamentals of disease management.
• help to counsel owners on additional home care.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.

Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.

About the Instructors:
Sandra Mitchell is board certified in both exotic companion mammal practice and feline practice. As a general practitioner as well as referral practitioner she sees and treats all stages of dental disease in her patients.

Loic Legendre started as a companion animal general practitioner, "fell" into dentistry and never looked back. He worked for 5 years in a large referral hospital with 23 other specialists and thereby received exposure to many "unusual" cases. Currently, Dr. Legendre is a shareholder and practitioner in a veterinary dental referral center where he works above the neck in a variety of species - mostly dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents. Dr. Legendre has published several articles and spends many weekends each year lecturing in Canada, the USA, Europe, and other, more exotic, locations.

Course Outline:
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 8, 2014): Anatomy and Diet
Content:

• Dental anatomy
• Prevention - the role of diet in dental disease

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 15, 2014): Common Disease Presentations
Content:

• Diagnosis of dental disease
• Common disease presentations

Week 3 (Real Time Session April 22, 2014): Equipment and Treatment
Content:

• Equipment needed
• Treatment and Therapy

CE CREDITS: 4.5

Tuition: Member $95 ($86 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2014)
Non-Member $171 ($154 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2014)

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close at 5 pm ET April 8, 2014 or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

TO ENROLL:
Enrollment is closed.

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*Note: "This course is approved for 4.5 continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB 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." Call VSPN/VIN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN/VSPN office 1-800-700-INFO (4636) to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN/VSPN office at 1-800-700-INFO (4636).

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

The CE team:

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Coordinator

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01452226154

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