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Live Online Interactive Webinar · 4.0 RACE-Approved CE Hours · Canine & Feline

Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral Decisions

Four focused hours on the small animal dental cases seen in general practice: complete oral examination, common oral findings, periodontal disease assessment, and referral decisions.

RACE Program #20-1379283 · Provider #50-29055

Jun20

Saturday, June 20, 2026

10:00 AM CT · 11:00 AM ET · 9:00 AM MT · 8:00 AM PT

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Agenda · Saturday, June 20, 2026

Four sessions, taught in sequence

Four one-hour sessions. Each session is organized around a specific clinical task.

11:00 AM· 1.0 Hour

Oral Examination in Dogs and Cats

A structured approach to the complete oral examination, with attention to what should be evaluated before, during, and after the anesthetized dental procedure.

  • Repeatable oral examination sequence for awake and anesthetized patients.
  • Findings to document clearly in the medical record and dental chart.
  • When examination findings should lead to imaging or further workup.

12:00 PM· 1.0 Hour

Common Conditions in the Oral Cavity

A clinical review of commonly encountered oral abnormalities in dogs and cats, with emphasis on recognition, differential diagnosis, and next steps.

  • Recognition of common oral findings in dogs and cats.
  • How to separate routine findings from abnormalities that need diagnostic follow-up.
  • Clinical next steps for lesions, trauma, missing teeth, masses, and other oral findings.

1:30 PM· 1.0 Hour

Periodontal Disease

Assessment, staging, documentation, and treatment-planning considerations for periodontal disease in small animal patients.

  • Clinical signs used to assess periodontal disease severity.
  • How probing, mobility, furcation, and radiographs change staging and planning.
  • Documentation that helps the care team make consistent decisions.

2:30 PM· 1.0 Hour

Referral Decisions in Veterinary Dentistry

A focused review of when to manage a dental case in general practice and when to refer for advanced dentistry or oral surgery.

  • Which cases can be managed in general practice and which should be referred.
  • Risk factors that make a dental case more complex before treatment begins.
  • Information to include when referring a case for advanced dentistry or oral surgery.
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What you take back to practice

Practical Takeaways for Your Practice

Complete oral examination

Use a repeatable approach for awake and anesthetized oral assessment in dogs and cats, including what to inspect, record, and follow up.

Common oral findings

Differentiate common abnormalities in the oral cavity and connect exam findings with practical next diagnostic steps.

Periodontal disease assessment

Review the clinical information needed to recognize, stage, and document periodontal disease clearly.

Referral decisions

Identify cases that can be managed in general practice and cases that should be referred for advanced dentistry or oral surgery.

Course Abstract

Live Online Interactive Webinar • Case-Based • Sponsor-Free

A practical review of small animal dentistry for veterinarians and technicians who examine, document, stage, and triage oral disease in dogs and cats.

This course is organized around four clinical tasks: perform a complete oral examination, recognize common oral conditions, assess periodontal disease, and decide which cases need referral. Dr. Brenda L. Mulherin, DVM, Diplomate AVDC, Clinical Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at Iowa State University, presents the material as a structured clinical review with emphasis on examination quality, documentation, diagnostic thinking, and case selection.

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Everything registered attendees receive

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Course access

  • ✓Live interactive session with Dr. Brenda Mulherin — 4.0 RACE-approved CE hours
  • ✓Downloadable digital lecture notes (PDF)
  • ✓Recording access per event policy — on-demand CE after the required quiz
  • ✓CE certificate issued after attendance

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Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral Decisions

Four hours of clinical review focused on oral examination, common conditions, periodontal disease, and referral decisions.

$110

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Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM CT

Enroll For On Demand ($110)

RACE Provider #50-29055 · Program #20-1379283 · Recording access included per event policy

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#20-1379283

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course appropriate for veterinary technicians?
Yes. The course is clinically relevant for veterinarians and veterinary technicians who assist with oral examination, dental charting, patient preparation, client education, and case follow-up.
Will I receive lecture materials?
Yes. Registered attendees receive digital lecture materials for the course.
What if I cannot attend live?
A recording is available after the live session according to the event access policy. Live attendance earns interactive CE credit; on-demand viewing earns CE after the required quiz.
What is the clinical level?
This is a core small animal dentistry review for general practice teams. It focuses on practical examination, recognition, assessment, documentation, and referral decisions rather than advanced specialty procedures.