2 lectures presented by Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Thank you Patterson Veterinary for sponsoring this webinar! 

From the Exam Room to the Dental Table

The complete dental procedure- From the pre-anesthetic exam to the discharge is explained. This lecture covers what one needs to do before putting an animal under anesthesia for a dental procedure including a physical exam, blood work, consent forms, anesthetic protocols, pain management, positioning, monitoring, basic instruments, and the steps of a dental procedure from induction to recovery to the patient walking out the door. Key points are: client education, communication, anesthetic monitoring, and performing/writing appropriate discharge instructions. Attendees will learn how to present all of the information so that clients can understand the value of high-quality dental care and be more compliant.

Understanding Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is prevalent in our canine and feline patients. It is often overlooked, missed, and underdiagnosed. Veterinary technicians can learn how to recognize the signs of periodontal disease and why it’s important to treat. Once one understands the importance of periodontal disease, it can be relayed to the pet parent in a way they can understand it, therefore providing higher quality care. 

NHVTA Approved for 2 CEU

Registration: NHVTA Members $10    / Non-members - $25

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Speaker Bio - Denise S. Rollings, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Denise received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison Area Technical College in 2001, graduating with honors. She was subsequently licensed as a Veterinary Technician after passing the National Veterinary Technician Examination. After graduation, Denise continued employment at a general practice in West Allis, Wisconsin where she had worked during high school and throughout veterinary technician school, and soon developed her passion for veterinary dentistry. In 2003, Denise joined the team at a small animal practice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and quickly became the Primary Dental and Surgery Technician, vastly improving the quality of veterinary dentistry, anesthesia and pain management. During this time, she also worked at an emergency and specialty hospital as an emergency room technician and veterinary dental technician to the veterinary dentist on staff. In the spring of 2014, Denise moved from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Bonita Springs, Florida to work at Pet Dental Center, as the Lead Dental Technician and Continuing Education Director. Also in 2014, she became one of the few Veterinary Technician Specialists in Dentistry through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. In 2017 Denise founded Pet Dental Education, LLC, offering onsite training in various aspects of veterinary dentistry for veterinary hospitals nationwide as well as working as a dental educator for several companies and conferences. Following her passion for teaching and inspiring others, Denise is now a full-time educator for Pet Dental Education, LLC. Denise has lectured and taught wet labs internationally on topics ranging from veterinary dentistry for the technician and veterinarian, to improving standards of dental programs at individual animal hospitals.