Fundamentals of Dentistry
3-Day Veterinary Dental CE Program
Program Overview

Credits Earned: 24 RACE-APPROVED
Veterinary CE credits
Course Overview: One of our most popular programs, this hands-on program was designed to quickly bring practitioners with little or no previous experience with oral disease recognition and treatment “up to speed.” Combining the essential disciplines over 3 days; Radiology, Oral Surgery and Periodontal disease treatment will be taught through interactive lectures and focused wet-labs. Doctors will learn clinical anatomy, the complete dental exam with charting, oral prophylaxis in addition to open curettage and bone augmentation.

What You’ll Learn With Us
Day 1 – Friday | Oral Pathology & Radiology
There will be 3.5 hours of lecture followed by a 4.5-hours laboratory. Lecture and Laboratory notes will be provided. The laboratory will be both on skulls and cadavers. The lecture will cover the following topics:
- Origins of Oral Dental Disease Familial vs. Acquired Lesions
- Pathology of Tooth #s, Form & Position
- Jaw Growth Abnormalities & Classification of Malocclusions
- Oral Soft Tissue Acquired Abnormalities
- Periodontal Disease, Trauma, Endodontic Disease
- Congenital and Neoplastic Disease
- Dental radiology in your practice. Equipment / Materials
- Radiographic interpretation of Pathology
- Positioning for all standard views
- Identification of normal vs. abnormal structures
Day 2 – Saturday | Periodontics
Day 3 – Sunday | Oral Surgery 1
- Indications for exodontia which include: Retained teeth, Interceptive Ortho, Impactions Disarming, Treatment for caudal mucositis or LPGS in cats
- Instrumentation and materials for exodontia
- Techniques for surgical extractions (flap design and mobilization)
- Dealing with difficult surgical extractions
- Oro-nasal fistula closures single and double flap closures
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.