Question 1

Fundamentals of Dentistry Lecture

Accepted Answer

A little about almost everything you need to know about dentistry
Can be done in a 2 hour webinar or in 2 separate 1 hour classes.
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Dentistry Basics (1 hour)

Anatomy of the mouth and oral cavity
The stages of periodontal disease
Identifying oral pathology
Malocclusions
Treatment options
What is appropriate to refer and why
Radiation safety
Importance of dental x-rays
Dental x-ray interpretation

Periodontal Therapy (1 hour)
Anatomy of the oral cavity
Equipment needed for dentistry
Hand Instrument recommendations and usage
Safe anesthesia protocols
Step-by-step teeth cleaning techniques with videos
Charting techniques and abbreviations
Client education and marketing
Doxirobe indications and proper placement
Dental Delivery Unit maintenance
Instrument sharpening
Home care products

Question 2

Dental X-Ray Positioning

Accepted Answer

Dental X-Rays are more like an art than a science
I teach using landmarks and not geometry to make learning easier
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Live powerpoint (1 hour)
Equipment needed
Radiation safety
X-ray orientation - Left, right, upper, lower
Pictures and description of every angle & troubleshooting tips

Live interactive coaching (2-3 hours)
Must watch Introductory On-Demand class and Powerpoint before
Knowing how to fix mistakes is half the battle
I watch participants take x-rays on skulls and critique positioning techniques
Participants watch me and I watch participants take full mouth dental x-rays
(Clinic needs to have real medium dog skull, adult cat skull and 4 play-dough containers)

Question 3

Dental X-Ray Interpretation

Accepted Answer

Artifact or Abnormality?

Dental radiographs are important but, you need to know what you are looking at

Avoid misdiagnosing oral pathology

I will help you navigate radiographic structures to determine if the view is normal or if there is anything of concern.

I will also cover what treatment options are appropriate and why.

The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Question 4

Periodontal Therapy

Accepted Answer

Learn the correct way to perform a Professional Teeth Cleaning
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Why is proper dental care important
Stages of periodontal disease
Equipment needed
Hand Instrument recommendations and usage
Step-by-step teeth cleaning techniques with videos
Charting techniques and abbreviations
Client education and marketing
Doxirobe indications and proper placement
Safe anesthesia protocols
Equipment maintenance
Instrument sharpening
Home care products
Dental delivery unit maintenance

Notes will be provided

Question 5

Bonded Sealants

Accepted Answer

When and How
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Bonded sealants are a great addition to your dental program. They can be more harm than good if done incorrectly or for the wrong reason. Learn when to do a bonded sealant, how to do it and what products & equipment you need.

Items needed printable list is provided

Question 6

Anesthesia Tips

Accepted Answer

Dental procedures are important but, not nearly as important as the anesthesia!
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Learn tips I have learned while working with a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist, Dr. Victoria Lukasik.

I can help you make your dental procedures safer with these important points.

Question 7

Client Education & Compliance

Accepted Answer

How to talk to clients about dentistry
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Education is the best way to make you clients understand the importance of dentistry!

Learn about dentistry in a way that it's easy to understand and then to be able to convey that information to your clients.

Question 8

Instrument Sharpening

Accepted Answer

Dental procedures are better and faster with sharp instruments!
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Powerpoint with Live Practicing (1 hour)

Use of stones or honing machine
Flat and conical stones are needed
I will demonstrate and explain sharpening techniques
I can watch you do sharpening and I give pointers

Question 9

Nerve Blocks

Accepted Answer

Nerve blocks provide a valuable tool for pain management
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Learn the correct way to place nerve blocks
Reduce the amount of anesthetic gas needed during extractions
Less discomfort post procedure

Question 10

Extraction Tips, Instruments & Equipment

Accepted Answer

Make you extractions as easy as possible!
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

Equipment & Instruments needed
What size handle is best for you
Instrument usage techniques
Burrs & suture recommended
Which nerve blocks for which teeth

Question 11

Dentistry Equipment & Instrument Must Haves

Accepted Answer

What you really need to perform dental procedures
The times vary depending on your clinic needs.

I have used most dental products on the market
I can give you an unbiased opinion on all dental items
Pictures and descriptions of recommended instruments, products and equipment
How everything is used and where to get them

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