Open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants

• 2  hours of lecture and 2 hours of hands on laboratory
• Attendees will gain expertise in performing a dental prophylaxis including supra and subgingival scaling and root planning (both ultrasonic and hand), polishing, oral exam and charting, and periocutic application.

Each laboratory is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego:

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com.

Open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants

• 1 hour of lecture and 3 hours of hands on laboratory
• Take the frustration out of dental radiology.  Attendees will learn how to take full mouth dog and cat radiographs. We will use a new technique that does NOT require determining bisecting angles. Anyone can take diagnostic radiographs easily and consistently.

Each laboratory is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego:

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com.

The full Level 1 training weekend is open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants and includes:

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon)

• 2  hours of lecture and 2 hours of hands on laboratory
• Attendees will gain expertise in performing a dental prophylaxis including supra and subgingival scaling and root planning (both ultrasonic and hand), polishing, oral exam and charting, and periocutic application.

Dental Radiology & Interpretation (Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

• 1 hour of lecture and 3 hours of hands on laboratory
• Take the frustration out of dental radiology.  Attendees will learn how to take full mouth dog and cat radiographs.  We will use a new technique which does NOT require determining bisecting angles.  Anyone can take diagnostic radiographs easily and consistently.
• Dental radiology lab with interactive discussion on dental radiograph interpretation.

Basic Extractions (Sunday, 8 a.m. - noon)

• 1 hour lecture and 3 hours of hands on laboratory
• The lecture part will initiate with a discussion of equipment needs and then cover pain management. Following this, we will cover techniques for single and double root teeth in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

Advanced Extractions (Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

• 30 minutes lecture and 3.5 hours of hands on laboratory
• This laboratory is designed for veterinarians with significant extraction experience.  This lab will cover carnassial, molar, and canine extractions as well as ONF repair.

The full weekend Level I course is approved for 16 hours or CE through RACE.

When you register for the full weekend you save 15% on the cost for each individual course.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego:

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com

Open to veterinarians, technicians, and technicians in training

• 1 hour lecture and 3 hours of hands on laboratory
• The lecture part will initiate with a discussion of equipment needs and then cover pain management. Following this, we will cover techniques for single and double root teeth in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

Each laboratory is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego:

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Email info@vdspets.com

The Basic Extraction class is a pre-requisite for this Advanced Extraction class. You will be asked for proof that Therefore, you MUST either be registered for the Basic Extractions class or have taken an extraction lab with him in the past in order to participate. You will be asked for the date of your pre-req class at check out.

Dr. Niemiec's techniques for extraction are somewhat different from other dentists.

• 30-minute lecture and 3.5 hours of hands-on laboratory
• This laboratory is designed for veterinarians with significant extraction experience.  This lab will cover carnassial, molar, and canine extractions as well as ONF repair.

Each laboratory is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com

Veterinarians are invited to a FREE Continuing Education (CE) lecture.*

Dr. McNally DACVAA and Dr. Niemiec DAVDC, DEVDC, will be presenting:

ANESTHESIA & DENTISTRY FOR GERIATRIC PET PATIENTS

Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

We will discuss common oral diseases and how to mitigate them in our geriatric patients. Learn proper anesthesia protocols and how to treat patients with comorbidities.

Drinks and Dinner will be from 6–7 pm.

The lecture will be from 7–9 pm.

This FREE event will provide 2 hours of RACE-approved CE*.

*"Course meets the requirements for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."

Details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
• Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
• Location: VDS Dublin
  • 7660 Amador Valley Blvd
    Suite D
    Dublin, CA 94568
    Located above: Iron Horse VetCare
• Attendees: This is a course for veterinarians only.

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com.

Spaces open to vets only! (see PM class for the tech/assistant spots)

Anesthesia Lecture & Lab

• What: Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery (VDS) is hosting a weekend training with our anesthesiologist Dr. Erin McNally DAVCAA, to provide a weekend lecture/lab for vets.
• When:  April 22-23, 2022
• Time:
  • Saturday Lecture 8 am- 5 pm for everyone
  • This enrollment is for Sunday AM Lab:  8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (see Sunday PM lab to purchase alternative time)
• Where: 5775 Chesapeake Court, San Diego, CA 92123

What to expect:

• Improve your anesthesia skills with a full day or weekend of anesthesia training.
• Saturday lecture & Sunday lab  receive 12 hours of RACE CE credit*  
• Saturday will be a full-day lecture covering various anesthetic conditions, including:
  • Anesthesia machine review
  • Breathing systems
  • Dead Space Concepts
  • Inhalant uptake and distribution
  • Pre-operative testing
  • Premedications
  • Induction drugs
  • Ventilation Complications
  • Oxygenation Complications
  • Perfusion Complications
  • ECG Complications
  • Pain Management
• Sunday will consist of a unique four-hour wet lab on anesthesia and monitoring of an anesthetized patient. 
  • This will be limited to 16 attendees (8 in am and 8 in pm).
  • Live patients will be anesthetized, and the attendees will help induce and monitor through a dental procedure.  Anesthetic events will be discussed and corrected.
  • Learn about:
    • Inducing Anesthesia: Drugs and Doses
    • Monitoring Anesthesia: Oxygenation, Capnography, Blood Pressure, EKG
    • Controlling Inadvertent Hypothermia
    • Recognizing Patient Trends and Managing Anesthetic Events

*Course meets the requirements for 12 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education

Cancellation Policy: 

•  60+ days prior to the event – 10% Cancellation Fee
• 15 to 59 days prior to the event – 50% Cancellation Fee
• 14 days prior to the event – No Refund
• 10% Admin fee to change names, the attendee must take the same classes as the registered attendee.
• Conference date changes are considered a cancellation and will be charged at the Cancellation rate above.

Course open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants!

Anesthesia Lecture

• What: Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery (VDS) is hosting a weekend training with our anesthesiologist Dr. Erin McNally DAVCAA, to provide a weekend lecture/lab for vets, techs and assistants.
• When:  April 22, 2023
• Time:
  • Saturday Lecture 8 am- 5 pm
  • To purchase both Saturday and Sunday, see the Full Weekend Class options
• Where: 5775 Chesapeake Court, San Diego, CA 92123

What to expect:

• Improve your anesthesia skills with a full day or weekend of anesthesia training.
• Saturday lecture will receive 8 hours of RACE CE credit*  
• Saturday will be a full-day lecture covering various anesthetic conditions, including:
  • Anesthesia machine review
  • Breathing systems
  • Dead Space Concepts
  • Inhalant uptake and distribution
  • Pre-operative testing
  • Premedications
  • Induction drugs
  • Ventilation Complications
  • Oxygenation Complications
  • Perfusion Complications
  • ECG Complications
  • Pain Management

*Course meets the requirements for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education

Cancellation Policy: 

Because of high demand, we have had to initiate a cancellation policy:

•  60+ days prior to the event – 10% Cancellation Fee
• 15 to 59 days prior to the event – 50% Cancellation Fee
• 14 days prior to the event – No Refund
• 10% Admin fee to change names; the attendee must take the same classes as the registered attendee.
• Conference date changes are considered a cancellation and will be charged at the Cancellation rate above.
• Please be advised of our full cancellation policies: https://www.vdspets.com/class-terms-cancellations/

Spots in this course registration are open to veterinarians and technicians.

Anesthesia Lecture & Lab

• What: Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery (VDS) are hosting a weekend training with our anesthesiologist Dr. Erin McNally DAVCAA, to provide a weekend lecture/lab for vets, techs and assistants.
• When:  April 22-23, 2022
• Time:
  • Saturday Lecture 8 am- 5 pm for everyone
  • This enrollment is for Sunday PM Lab:  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Where: 5775 Chesapeake Court, San Diego, CA 92123

What to expect:

• Improve your anesthesia skills with a full day or weekend of anesthesia training.
• Saturday lecture & Sunday lab  receive 12 hours of RACE CE credit*  
• Saturday will be a full-day lecture covering various anesthetic conditions, including:
  • Anesthesia machine review
  • Breathing systems
  • Dead Space Concepts
  • Inhalant uptake and distribution
  • Pre-operative testing
  • Premedications
  • Induction drugs
  • Ventilation Complications
  • Oxygenation Complications
  • Perfusion Complications
  • ECG Complications
  • Pain Management
• Sunday will consist of a unique four-hour wet lab on anesthesia and monitoring of an anesthetized patient. 
  • This will be limited to 16 attendees (8 in am and 8 in pm).
  • Live patients will be anesthetized, and the attendees will help induce and monitor through a dental procedure.  Anesthetic events will be discussed and corrected.
  • Learn about:
    • Inducing Anesthesia: Drugs and Doses
    • Monitoring Anesthesia: Oxygenation, Capnography, Blood Pressure, EKG
    • Controlling Inadvertent Hypothermia
    • Recognizing Patient Trends and Managing Anesthetic Events

*Course meets the requirements for 12 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education

Cancellation Policy: 

Because of high demand, we have had to initiate a cancellation policy:

•  60+ days prior to the event – 10% Cancellation Fee
• 15 to 59 days prior to the event – 50% Cancellation Fee
• 14 days prior to the event – No Refund
• 10% Admin fee to change names; the attendee must take the same classes as the registered attendee.
• Conference date changes are considered a cancellation and will be charged at the Cancellation rate above.