SEMINARS OFFERED

Due to an extra busy clinical case schedule this fall I will not be holding any dentistry seminars this fall.  I will be planning my usual Basic Veterinary Dentistry Seminar and Dental Radiography seminar combo and the Focus on Canine Dentistry and Focus on Feline Dentistry seminars in the spring of 2012.  Stay tuned for the schedule later this fall.

Thank you for your interest in my seminars.

MANAGING CHALLENGING VETERINARY DENTISTRY CASES--A TECHNICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE

For registered/certified veterinary technicians.  Lecture and wet lab.  8:00am-12:30 pm and 1:30-5:00pm.  8 hours CE.  Fee: $240.  Instructors: Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, DipAVDC, Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD,  DipACVA

Case based seminar covering some challenging dentistry and anesthetic scenarios:  the diabetic cat with bad teeth, the micro dog with advanced periodontal disease, geriatric patients with mild heart issues or early kidney disease with dental disease.  Technicians are key in providing safe anesthetic, dental charting, dental cleaning and dental radiographs.  Case discussion will include practical tips on managing similar cases, trouble shooting for anesthetic issues and efficient dental treatments.  Technicians also play a key role in conversations with clients about dental procedures and providing discharge instructions and follow up.  Being comfortable with dental challenges allows the technician to be a key dental team member.  All these aspects will be presented between Dr. Shafford and Dr. Frost Fitch.  Afternoon will be hands on with efficient radiography and charting, local anesthetic blocks and prevention of anesthetic complications and trouble shooting equipment..

BASIC VETERINARY DENTISTRY

For veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants.  6 hours CE.  9am-12pm lecture, one hour lunch, 1pm-4pm wet lab with models. Cost $205 per person. Learn basic dental skills including  normal anatomy/dentition and terminology, and recognizing and diagnosing common oral pathology.  Understanding Periodontal disease and treatment for Stages 1 and 2,  charting, identification and care of hand instruments, steps of a professional dental cleaning and polishing, ultrasonic periodontal debridement and home care options. 


 

VETERINARY DENTAL RADIOLOGY

For veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants.  6 hours CE.  9am-12pm  lecture covering making the most use of dental radiography, trouble shooting and radiographic interpretation. One hour lunch. 1pm-4:00pm hands on practice in positioning with various types of radiograph units and digital software--DR and CR. Trouble shooting film processing.  Cost $205 per person.

 This seminar is an opportunity to learn  more about using the various software enhancements, image orientation and film processing trouble shooting as well as  interpretation of findings and how that translates to treatment options for common dental and oral pathology in the lecture session. The afternoon will focus on efficient positioning techniques to get consistent diagnostic images in the dog and cat no matter what system--digital or film. The wet-lab offers the opportunity to have hands on practice with both species using dental radiographic units with digital sensor or CR digital plates and software and film techniques  Wet lab is geared to meet the needs of the participants with multiple stations.


GENERAL VETERINARY DENTISTRY SEMINAR

For veterinarians.  8 hours CE.  8:00-12 lecture, 1 hour lunch, 1-5:00pm wet lab. $385

This one day seminar is a good review and update of the major dental and oral pathology issues in cats and dogs.  Morning lecture will cover periodontal disease, tooth resorption, oral inflammatory diseases, recognition and treatment of tooth fracture/abrasion lesions. In the afternoon wet lab, participants will alternate between extraction techniques in the cat and dog. 


NEW  FOCUS ON CANINE DENTISTRY AND ANESTHESIA

2 Day seminar presented by Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, DipAVDC and Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD, DipACVA

15 hours CE  OR/WA
Veterinarians and technicians. (Techs must come with their veterinarian)
Fee:  $640-veterinarians, $375 technicians

Saturday 8am-5pm.  Morning lecture to cover case based approach to Periodontal disease treatment and General considerations in Anesthesia Management of Dental Cases.  Afternoon wet-lab will be split into 2 sections.  Section 1:  Veterinarians will do Flaps, nerve blocks, and sealants, technicians will do instrumentation, nerve blocks, root planing and charting.  Section 2: Anesthesia equipment trouble shooting.  Participants will rotate between sections.

Sunday 8am-4pm   Morning lecture to cover case based approach to occlusion evaluation, tooth resorption, crown fractures, abrasion or caries.  Afternoon wet lab.  Veterinarians will focus on extraction techniques.  Technicians will rotate between sections focusing on dental radiograph positioning and anesthesia monitoring review.
NEW  FOCUS ON FELINE DENTISTRY AND ANESTHESIA

2 Day seminar presented by Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, DipAVDC and Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD, DipACVA

15 hours CE  OR/WA
Veterinarians and technicians. (Techs must come with their veterinarian)
Fee:  $640-veterinarians, $375 technicians   (10% discount for hospitals attending both canine and feline seminars)

Saturday 8am-5pm.  Morning lecture to cover case based approach to Periodontal disease treatment,  Feline Oral inflammation and General considerations in Anesthesia Management of Feline Dental Cases.  Afternoon wet-lab will be split into 2 sections.  Section 1:  Veterinarians will do Flaps, nerve blocks, and sealants, technicians will do instrumentation, nerve blocks, and charting.  Section 2: Anesthesia equipment trouble shooting.  Participants will rotate between sections.

Sunday 8am-4pm   Morning lecture to cover case based approach to tooth resorption, canine tooth crown fractures, occlusal abnormalities and Anesthesia management in the cat.  Afternoon wet lab.  Veterinarians will focus on feline extraction techniques and technicians will rotate between two sections focusing on dental radiograph positioning and anesthesia monitoring review.

 

In-house training seminars

Schedule an in-house training session with your staff, assistants, technicians and doctors at your clinic.  A variety of topics can be covered and I can customize an in-house training session to meet your clinic needs.  Intraoral radiology, teeth cleaning techniques, correct use of hand intruments and instrument selection, extraction techniques can all be covered with power point slide show and hands on training.  1/2 day or full day options.  Contact Dr. Frost Fitch for availability and fees. Pat@veterinarydentalconsulting.com
SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Download a current seminar schedule.

  

SEMINAR LOCATIONS

Seminars are held in one of these locations:

IM3, Inc 12119 NE 99th, Ste 2060, Vancouver, WA 98682

North Portland Veterinary Hospital, 3000 N Lombard Ave, Portland, OR

Reid Veterinary Hospital, 933 SW Queen Ave, Albany, OR

 

Maps available on request.


See above descriptions for seminar specifics

Stay tuned for 2012 spring seminar schedule

 

REGISTRATION

To register for any of these seminars contact  Lisa Greve with Webster Veterinary at: 800-225-7911, EXT 225..  For additional information about seminars or questions feel free to contact Dr. Pat Frost Fitch by email or phone.

email:  Pat@veterinarydentalconsulting.com

Phone: 360-263-7636

Fax: 360-263-7637