Full course description
The recognition and treatment of feline dental and oral pathology is an important component in the successful management of feline health. Painful dental and oral abnormalities are one of the most frequently occurring pathologic conditions in cats today. This module will teach learners to recognize dental and oral lesions in cats.
Common and uncommon feline dental and oral lesions include variations in the number of teeth and roots, malformed teeth, periodontal disease, tooth resorption, fractured teeth, malocclusion, mandibular swelling, alveolar bone expansion, gingivostomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, feline pyogenic granuloma, lingual lesions, lip avulsions, neoplasia, and maxillofacial trauma including temporomandibular luxations.
This course is 100% online. All the lectures and assessments are on-demand to meet your busy schedule.
This is a self-paced course. You may start and finish the course at any time. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be granted three hours of continuing education (CE). College of Veterinary Medicine is an authorized CE provider, and our courses are equivalent to RACE approved. This course is expected to take three hours to complete.
3 hours of CE!
What You'll Learn
- Diagnose and treat dental and oral lesions in cats
- Interpret dental radiographs and evaluate clinical and laboratory anomalies to diagnose dental and oral pathology
- Recognize the two categories of periodontal disease
- Identify and treat fractured teeth, malocclusions, and gingivostomatitis