Advanced Oral Surgery 3
2-Day Veterinary Dental CE Program
Program Overview

Credits Earned: 16 RACE-APPROVED
Veterinary CE credits

AVDC ACCCREDITED for 16 clinical hours
Course Overview: Take your oral surgery skills to the next level with advanced topics including caudal maxillectomies-mandibulectomies, palatal and tongue surgery for oncologic pathology, and advanced stabilization techniques in fracture repair.

What You’ll Learn With Us
Day #1 - Saturday
8:00am – 9:00am | Lecture: Advanced Feline Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Techniques
9:00am – 12:00pm | Lab: Participants will learn to:
- Perform split palatal u-flaps
- Create and reduce TMJ luxations
- Provide various alternative stabilization techniques for TMJ luxations in cats with buttons / sutures and/or composites / elastics
- Perform total mandibulectomies
1:00pm – 2:00pm | Lecture: Management of Malignant Oral Tumors in Dogs
2:00pm – 5:00pm | Lab: Participants can elect to perform a wide variety of mandibulectomy and maxillectomy procedures including
- a bilateral rostral mandibulectomy
- a mandibular rim excision
- a unilateral rostral maxillectomy
- a caudal maxillectomy
Day #2 - Sunday
8:00am – 9:00am | Lecture: Recognition and Treatment Planning for Jaw Fractures in the Dog
9:00am – 12:00pm | Lab: Participants will learn to:
- perform transmylohyoid orotracheal intubation
- repair various simulated mandibular fractures including a segmental fracture between #301 & 405 using a figure-of-eight wire/symphyseal wire and interdental splint
- repair a fracture in an edentulous area of the body of the mandible
- repair a caudal mandibular fracture with intrasseoeus wires
1:00pm – 2:00pm | Lecture: Management of Animals with Difficulty Opening and Closing the Mouth, Management of Dogs with Large Traumatic Palatal Lesions and Flap Design for Large Soft Tissue Defects Involving the Dermis of the Lip
2:00pm – 5:00pm | Lab: Participants will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures for the management and treatment of trismus including
- performance of a temporary tracheostomy in a dog
- zygomatic arch resection, coronoidectomy and condylectomy and
- perform a variety of flaps including, large bilateral vestibular flaps and
- skin flaps for the closure of defects following removal of simulated lip masses in the dog
Course Dates & Registration
All courses are limited enrollment; they include breakfast, lunch, refreshments and handouts. A minimum of 16 registrants is required in order for the classes to be held. Enrollment in a particular course is based on a first come first receipt of payment. If a payment is received and the course is already filled the applicant will be immediately notified. All major credit cards are welcome.
The ADTC Learning Advantage

State-Of-The-Art Facility
Up to fifty (50) individual high / low speed workstations, four (4) digital radiography stations, and advanced A/V capabilities throughout the facility. Spend more time engaged in learning instead of searching and sharing instruments or waiting to use the equipment.
Highly Personalized Training
Learning at the ADTC is focused around your individual success. Students work at their own pace at individual workstations using their own set of instruments. The low teacher-to-student ratio ensures participants receive the highly personalized attention they deserve while addressing any and all specific questions and needs.
Expert Level Instruction
All faculty members of the ADTC are Diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) or are in the credentialing process for board certification of the AVDC. They are selected not only for their technical merits, but their dedication to teaching and enthusiastically imparting knowledge to students.
Experiential Education
Intensive hands-on learning sessions and professional critique are just the start! Feel the energy that success brings as you personally connect with veterinary professionals from around the country (even world!) in a small cohort setting. Walk away with newfound skills that are immediately applicable in your everyday practice.
A Comprehensive Experience
Complete wet-lab materials, necessary tools & equipment, and all course handouts are provided on-site everyday. Participants earn CE credits from the State of Maryland and RACE accreditation for most courses. Each course also includes daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch in our spacious cafe lounge.
Holistic Learning Approach
The ADTC provides an “open forum” for discussion amongst both national and international participants about topics ranging from animal dentistry to practice management and marketing strategies. The information gained is both practical and can be easily implemented. The relaxed atmosphere is conducive to learning or simply renewing one’s passion for veterinary medicine.