Vet and Tech Learning Track - Dentistry with Dr. Mathis

Three RACE-approved webinars covering small-animal dental extractions, radiographs, complication management, tooth resorption, and pain control—available on-demand on Vet And Tech.
Join Dr. Jennifer R. Mathis, DAVDC, of Animal Dentistry Referral Services, for a comprehensive three-part, RACE-approved continuing education webinar series focused on oral surgical extractions and pain management in small-animal patients. Sponsored by GerVetUSA and now available online, this program is designed to enhance clinical confidence, improve patient outcomes, and elevate the standard of veterinary dental care.

This in-depth series covers the principles and techniques of oral surgical dental extractions, including proper selection and use of dental instruments, gingival flap creation, bone removal, tooth sectioning, elevation, curettage, and alveoloplasty. Participants will learn to recognize and manage common extraction complications, diagnose and treat retained tooth roots, and address challenging conditions such as tooth resorption in dogs and cats, oro-nasal fistulas, and lost root tips.

The course also emphasizes the ethical and clinical importance of pre- and post-extraction intraoral radiographs to ensure complete and successful procedures. A dedicated review of pain pathways, local anesthetic blocks, and appropriate drug selection, dosing, and delivery methods equips attendees with practical strategies to optimize perioperative pain control and enhance patient comfort.

Ideal for veterinarians seeking to strengthen their dentistry skills, this engaging and clinically relevant series provides actionable insights that can be immediately applied in practice.