Join us on October 1-2nd for the Comprehensive Canine Dentistry & Oral Surgery Wet-lab workshop sponsored by Kahuvet and iM3 at The Kahuvet Education Center in Auckland, New Zealand!

This practical 2-day workshop builds on existing foundational knowledge to enhance participants’ skills in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery through a mix of literature review, case-based lectures, and hands-on practical sessions.  Attendees will gain greater confidence in performing complex extractions in dogs and understanding when extraction may not be the best approach as well as mastering full-mouth radiography and troubleshooting unexpected images. Covering a wide range of topics, including radiology, regional anaesthesia, periodontal assessment and therapy, orthodontic case management, and the fundamentals of endodontic disease, this workshop will help refine clinical decision-making and expand participants’ capabilities to confidently manage advanced dental conditions in companion animals.

Registration Fee:  $3.120 NZD ex. GST per person (Now only $2,770 NZD ex. GST per person until 20 Aug 2026)

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Angus Fechney, BVSc, Diplomate AVDC

 

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Crystal C. Loh, BVSc Hons, DVM, MANZCVS

 

Course Description

Participants should ideally have some experience performing dental procedures and a foundational knowledge of veterinary dentistry to gain the most benefit from this workshop.

Key Skills

• Develop a stronger theoretical and practical understanding of how to plan effectively for successful outcomes in dentistry and oral surgery cases
• Improve decision making around extraction and salvage procedures, including periodontal therapies
• Gain confidence in surgical extractions of all tooth types, as well as oronasal fistula diagnosis and repair
• Improve decision making around extraction and salvage procedures, including periodontal therapies
• A preliminary discussion around structure and function within the canine oral cavity will help expand on foundational knowledge
• Develop a sound knowledge of dental anatomy and function
• Perform a full oral health assessment, including recognition of common diseases
• Know when to save teeth rather than extract teeth
• Develop confidence in recognising and treating canine-specific diseases
• Confidently take diagnostic radiographs
• Recognise normal anatomy and interpret common dental pathology on dental radiographs
• Know where and how to place dental nerve blocks and understand potential complications and how to avoid them
• Confidently perform dental extractions, and design appropriate periodontal flaps for surgical extractions
• Understand how to minimise and prevent extraction complications

Value to Your Practice

All of the skills taught in this workshop can be immediately utilised in day-to-day practice. Participants should be able to confidently recommend and discuss orodental conditions with clients and achieve more successful outcomes for dentistry cases. Please note that whilst there is focus on canine conditions in this course, many of the fundamental techniques taught are transferable to a degree in other species such as cats.

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