Open to veterinarians and technicians.

Dr. Brook Niemiec & The VDS Team present:

Dentistry in a Day Dry Lab

Date:

Sunday, February 7, 2027
8 am- 5 pm

Location:

San Diego

Veterinary Dental Training Center | Center of Excellence

We are conveniently located at 5775 Chesapeake Court, San Diego, CA 92123

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The VDS team invites you to a full day of CE. Veterinarians and technicians will learn the basics of vet dentistry with hands-on instruction.

Topics Covered:

• Hand & ultrasonic scaling
• Instrument care and sharpening
• Pain management and regional anesthesia (local nerve blocks)
• Dental radiology & Interpretation
• Marketing veterinary dentistry (Improving dental compliance)

Schedule:

• 8:00–9:30 am dry lab intro lectures
• 9:30 am – 2:30 pm dry lab rotations and lunch
• 2:30-3:30 Dental radiology interpretation: interactive interpretation
• 3:30–5 pm Marketing dentistry lecture: "Improving Dental Compliance."

A full day of CE, including lunch, for only $199.
Limited to a total of 60 attendees.

*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.

Questions? Contact info@vdspets.com for more.

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.

Join Dr. Brook Niemiec for our Level I Full Weekend courses.

The full Level 1 training weekend is a two-day course 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 periocutaneous 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 that does NOT require determining bisecting angles.  Anyone can take diagnostic radiographs easily and consistently.
• Dental radiology lab with an 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 will begin with a discussion of equipment needs, followed by a coverage of 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. - 5 p.m.)

• 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.

The two-day weekend Level I course is approved for 16 hours of CE through RACE.

Our VDS Center of Excellence is proud to have Youlan Medical as a supporter.

DATES:

April 17-18, 2027

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

This comprehensive 3-day Level I + Level II training bundle is exclusively open to veterinarians.

SATURDAY, April 17, 2027

Level I 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.

Level I 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 that does NOT require determining bisecting angles.  Anyone can take diagnostic radiographs easily and consistently.
• Dental radiology lab with an interactive discussion on dental radiograph interpretation.

SUNDAY, April 18, 2027

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

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• The lecture will begin 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.

Level I Advanced Extractions (Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

• 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 and ONF repair.

MONDAY, April 19, 2027

Level II Bonded Sealants: (vets/techs/assistants):  (8-10 am | 7:30 am registration)

• Open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
• 1-hour lecture and 1 hour of hands-on laboratory
• Over half of your canine patients have fractured teeth. Thus this procedure should be performed on an almost daily basis.  This is an inexpensive and highly effective therapy.
• Attendees will learn how to perform bonded sealants in veterinary dentistry.  Topics include Indications (and contraindications), tooth preparation, as well as techniques and mechanics of bonding.  Finally, the marketing of the new skill will be presented.  Following an introductory lecture, the attendees will place unfilled resins on uncomplicated crown fractures.

Level II Composite Restorations: (vets only): (10:30-12:30 pm | 10:00 am registration)

• 2 hours of hands-on laboratory
• Enamel hypoplasia and caries are common issues in our canine patients.  This lab will teach you how to perform composite restorations for these conditions. Attendees will learn tooth preparation for maximum retention, how to bond the restoration, and finally, how to place and smooth/finish the filling.

Level II Periodontal Flap Surgery & Guided Tissue Regeneration: (vets only): (1:00 pm-5 pm | 12:30 pm registration)

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• Periodontal disease is the most common problem in veterinary medicine.  An increasing number of clients are interested in maintaining diseased teeth.  Thus, periodontal surgery is more and more sought after.  The introductory lecture will present the numerous and common indications (and contraindications) for periodontal surgery.  Next, we will cover equipment and pain management.  The creation of the periodontal flap and treatment of the exposed root surface will be the cornerstone of this lab.  Finally, we will teach attendees how to perform guided tissue regeneration to increase bony attachment.

The Level I + Level II courses are approved for 24 hours of CE through RACE.

Our VDS Center of Excellence is proud to have Youlan Medical as a supporter.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

This Level II training is a one-day course with three modules, open to veterinarians only. 

MONDAY, April 19, 2027

 Level II Bonded Sealants: (vets/techs/assistants):  (8-10 am | 7:30 am registration)

• Open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
• 1-hour lecture and 1 hour of hands-on laboratory
• Over half of your canine patients have fractured teeth. Thus, this procedure should be performed on an almost daily basis.  This is an inexpensive and highly effective therapy.
• Attendees will learn how to perform bonded sealants in veterinary dentistry.  Topics include Indications (and contraindications), tooth preparation, as well as techniques and mechanics of bonding.  Finally, the marketing of the new skill will be presented.  Following an introductory lecture, the attendees will place unfilled resins on uncomplicated crown fractures.

Level II Composite Restorations: (vets only): (10:30-12:30 pm | 10:00 am registration)

• 2 hours of hands-on laboratory
• Enamel hypoplasia and caries are common issues in our canine patients.  This lab will teach you how to perform composite restorations for these conditions. Attendees will learn tooth preparation for maximum retention, how to bond the restoration, and finally, how to place and smooth/finish the filling.

Level II Periodontal Flap Surgery & Guided Tissue Regeneration: (vets only): (1:00 pm-5 pm | 12:30 pm registration)

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• Periodontal disease is the most common problem in veterinary medicine.  A growing number of clients are interested in maintaining diseased teeth.  Thus, periodontal surgery is increasingly sought after.  The introductory lecture will present the numerous and common indications (and contraindications) for periodontal surgery.  Next, we will cover equipment and pain management.  The creation of the periodontal flap and treatment of the exposed root surface will be the cornerstone of this lab.  Finally, we will teach attendees how to perform guided tissue regeneration to increase bony attachment.

The Level II course is approved for 8 hours of CE through RACE.

Our VDS Center of Excellence is proud to have Youlan Medical as a supporter.

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

This Level II training is a one-day, 2-hour course, open to vets/techs and assistants.

MONDAY, April 19, 2027

 Level II Bonded Sealants: (vets/techs/assistants):  (8-10 am | 7:30 am registration)

• Open to veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
• 1-hour lecture and 1 hour of hands-on laboratory
• Over half of your canine patients have fractured teeth. Thus, this procedure should be performed on an almost daily basis.  This is an inexpensive and highly effective therapy.
• Attendees will learn how to perform bonded sealants in veterinary dentistry.  Topics include Indications (and contraindications), tooth preparation, as well as techniques and mechanics of bonding.  Finally, the marketing of the new skill will be presented.  Following an introductory lecture, the attendees will place unfilled resins on uncomplicated crown fractures.

This course is approved for 2 hours of CE through RACE.

Our VDS Center of Excellence is proud to have Youlan Medical as a supporter.

MONDAY 4/19/27: Level II Bonded Sealants

LOCATION: Classes are located at the VDS Flagship in San Diego.

5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com

Join Dr. Brook Niemiec for Advanced Extractions in Reno on May 16, 2027

The Level 1 training is a one-day lab open to veterinarians.

Advanced Extractions (Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

• This class will focus on difficult extractions in dogs but also cover cats.
• You will learn about the extraction of mandibular canines, managing ankylosis and other root malformations, extracting retained roots, avoiding and repairing oronasal fistulas, and preventing other complications.

The one-day weekend Level I course is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

DATE:

May 16, 2027

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Reno Practice

6474 Bonde Ln
Reno, NV 89511

Located inside Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

Join Dr. Brook Niemiec for Basic and Advanced Extractions in Reno on May 16, 2027

The Level 1 training is a one-day lab open to veterinarians and technicians*.

*Technicians may register for extraction classes if the tech’s state of residence allows techs to perform extractions.

Basic Extractions (8 a.m. - noon)

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• The lecture will begin with a discussion of equipment needs, followed by a coverage of pain management. Following this, we will cover techniques for single and double-rooted teeth in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

Advanced Extractions (Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

• This class will focus on difficult extractions in dogs but also cover cats.
• You will learn about the extraction of mandibular canines, managing ankylosis and other root malformations, extracting retained roots, avoiding and repairing oronasal fistulas, and preventing other complications.

The one-day weekend Level I course is approved for 8 hours of CE through RACE.

DATE:

May 16, 2027

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Reno Practice

6474 Bonde Ln
Reno, NV 89511

Located inside Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

Join Dr. Brook Niemiec for Basic Extractions in Reno on May 16, 2027

The Level 1 training is a one-day lab open to veterinarians and technicians*.

*Technicians may register for extraction classes if the tech’s state of residence allows techs to perform extractions.

Basic Extractions (8 a.m. - noon)

• 1-hour lecture and 3 hours of hands-on laboratory
• The lecture will begin with a discussion of equipment needs, followed by a coverage of pain management. Following this, we will cover techniques for single and double-rooted teeth in both lecture and laboratory sessions.

The one-day weekend Level I course is approved for 4 hours of CE through RACE.

DATE:

May 16, 2027

LOCATION:

Classes are located at the VDS Reno Practice

6474 Bonde Ln
Reno, NV 89511

Located inside Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care

QUESTIONS:

Contact info@vdspets.com

Join us at our Veterinary Dental Lecture Evening on Stomatitis and Anesthesia

Taught by: Susan Burns, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) and Brook Niemiec, DAVDC

Description: Come for dinner and hear two lectures:

• From Dr. Niemiec:
  • Stomatitis: What We Know Now
  • Stomatitis is a very challenging disease to treat, but we do have some new information on the etiology and potential new therapies, especially in resistant cases. We will cover the most up-to-date info on this disease process.
• From Susan Burns:

  • What's New in Anesthesia in 2026

  • Anesthesia is not static. New drugs are available to treat the common and not-so-common negative effects of anesthesia. We will cover the most up-to-date drug recommendations for treating anesthesia-related issues.

Date: December 7, 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Open to: veterinarians, technicians and staff

What: A lecture, dinner and drinks

LOCATION:

7660 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite D, Dublin, CA 94568

Located above: Iron Horse VetCare

COST: FREE

LIMITED CAPACITY: 30 students per session

CE CREDITS: 2 units of CE*

*Course meets the requirements for 2 hours of continuing education credit. This RACE approval is for Scientific using the delivery method of Lab/ Wet Lab. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.”

QUESTIONS: Contact info@vdspets.com