Our goals

What will you learn from this course?

The dental guidelines were created to set the international standard in veterinary dentistry. They include not only the gold standard, but also minimal level of care and equipment in the various socioeconomic areas of the world. The information in the dental guidelines provides a basis to improve dental and oral health for our animal patients. The students will gain insight into many facets of veterinary dentistry, including: oral anatomy and physiology, common oral pathologies, oral exam and charting, dental radiology and extractions. There are also sections on anestehsia and analgesia for the dental patient, the welfare aspects of dental disease, anesthesia free dentistry, and the universities role in this condition.

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Introducing the Guidelines

    • Opening remarks
  • 02

    Section 1: Anatomy and Periodontal Disease

    • Introduction

    • Section 1

    • Exam

  • 03

    Section 2: Oral pathology from common disorders of teeth through malocclusions

    • Introduction

    • Section 2

    • Exam
  • 04

    Section 3: Anesthesia and Pain Management

    • Introduction

    • Section 3

    • Exam
  • 05

    Section 4: Welfare applications in veterinary dentistry

    • Introduction

    • Section 4

    • Exam
  • 06

    Section 5: Oral exam and diagnostics

    • Introduction

    • Section 5

    • Exam
  • 07

    Section 6: Periodontal therapy

    • Introduction

    • Section 6

    • Exam
  • 08

    Section 7: Radiology and Extractions

    • Introduction

    • Section 7

    • Exam
  • 09

    Section 8: The Universities' Role

    • Introduction

    • Section 8

    • Exam
  • 10

    Section 9: Equipment

    • Introduction

    • Section 9

    • Exam
  • 11

    Closing

    • Final Remarks

    • Final Remarks (2)

Course Creators

This course is delivered by

The WSAVA Global Dental Committee consists of 12 members, with Dr Brook Niemiec as the Chair of the Committee. Their vision is to improve the oral health of small animal veterinary patients worldwide. The GDC has created the WSAVA Global Dental Guidelines, teaches veterinary dentistry all over the world and works to offer helpful resources for veterinarians globally.

WSAVA Global Dental Committee

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