Veterinary Dental Surgery
Regional Anesthesia, Surgical Extractions, and Complications
3.0 hours of RACE-approved CE covering regional anesthesia, surgical extractions, and extraction complications in dogs and cats.
Provider ID #50-29055
CE Hours
3.0 Medical CE
Format
Live Webinar
Price
$140 (Standard)
Audience
DVMs & Technicians
Species
Canine & Feline
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Practical Takeaways for Your Practice
Organized clinical detail for the oral examination, common findings, periodontal disease, and referral decisions.
Regional anesthesia techniques for dogs and cats
Nerve block techniques for dental procedures.
Surgical extraction principles and technique
Step-by-step approach to surgical tooth extractions.
Recognition and management of extraction complications
Identification and management of complications during and after extractions.
Course Abstract
Live Online Interactive Webinar • Case-Based • Sponsor-Free
Surgical extractions and regional nerve blocks are among the most commonly performed dental procedures in general practice, yet complications can arise without proper technique and preparation.
This 3-hour CE course covers regional anesthesia techniques for dogs and cats, surgical extraction principles and technique, and recognition and management of extraction complications. Presented by board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Brenda L. Mulherin, DVM, Diplomate AVDC, Clinical Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at Iowa State University. Presented through Vet On It's sponsor-free platform — no pharmaceutical influence on content or recommendations.
Curriculum Overview
3 clinically focused sessions.
1. I Can't Feel My Face…But I Like It — Regional Anesthesia for Dogs and Cats
1.0 Hour2. Pearls of Wisdom on Surgical Extractions in Dogs and Cats
1.0 Hour3. Oops, I Did It Again — Complications of Extractions
1.0 HourWhat's Included
Live Q&A
Ask questions in real time
Digital Notes
Downloadable lecture PDFs
Recording Access
Re-watch at your own pace
CE Certificate
RACE-approved, instant download
Dr. Brenda L. Mulherin, DVM, Diplomate AVDC
Dr. Brenda Mulherin is a Clinical Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she directs small animal dental and oral surgery education. She is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and is recognized as the only board-certified veterinary dentist in Iowa. Dr. Mulherin earned both her B.S. in Animal Science (1998) and her DVM (2002) from Iowa State University before completing a Dentistry and Oral Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (2010–2014). Her clinical and research interests center on feline tooth resorption, endodontic therapies, and periodontal disease. She has authored peer-reviewed articles in Today's Veterinary Practice and the Journal of Small Animal Practice and contributed chapters to major veterinary surgery references. In 2024, she authored Veterinary Oral Diagnostic Imaging (Wiley-Blackwell).
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All tiers include 3.0 CE credits, digital notes, and recording access.
If your schedule changes, you'll still have access to the recording and notes.
Standard
- 3.0 Hours Live CE
- Interactive Q&A with Dr. Brenda L. Mulherin
- Digital Lecture Notes (PDF)
- Session Recording Access
- Official CE Certificate
Enrolling Your Team
Register 2 or more attendees in a single online checkout. Each registrant receives their own Zoom access, on-demand recording, and individual CE certificate.
- One checkout, one payment for the whole team.
- Each attendee receives their own Zoom link, on-demand access, and individual CE certificate.
- Add or update attendee names after checkout if your roster changes.
Need help with a special arrangement? Email support@vetonitce.org.
Every registrant gets full on-demand access — including registrants who enroll mid-lecture or after it airs. Live attendance earns CE automatically; on-demand viewing earns CE after a short quiz.