What's that Smell? Understanding Periodontal Disease Part 1
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Periodontal disease is prevalent in our canine and feline patients. Periodontal disease may overlooked, missed, and underdiagnosed by the veterinary professional. Veterinary technicians can learn how to recognize the signs of periodontal disease and why it is important to treat. The most evaluated indices include, gingivitis, probing depth, furcation exposure, gingival recession, and mobility. These factors and radiographs determine the stage of periodontal disease. Once one understands the importance of periodontal disease, it can be relayed to the pet parent in a way they can understand it, therefore supplying higher quality care.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify periodontal disease in dogs and cats
- Assess periodontal disease in dogs and cats
- Review the importance of periodontal disease with pet parents
- List the potential treatment options for periodontal disease
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. Denise had worked in general practice and emergency medicine when she found her passion for veterinary dentistry. She became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Dentistry through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians in 2014. After working in specialty dental practices, in 2017, Denise founded Pet Dental Education, LLC, offering on-site training in various aspects of veterinary dentistry for veterinary hospitals nationwide as well as working as a dental educator for several companies. Following her passion for teaching and inspiring others, Denise has lectured and taught labs nationally and internationally on topics ranging from veterinary dentistry, to improving standards of dentistry at individual animal hospitals. She also provides relief work, working for veterinary dentists and general practices. Denise is currently providing care for the patients of Pet Dental Center in Estero FL. Denise resides in Fort Myers, Florida with her husband and fur babies. She dedicates her time to improving oral care to the patients of veterinary hospitals across the country. She has passion for veterinary dentistry and strives to ignite that passion in others. Denise is a firm believer in enhancing the quality of our pets’ lives, one tooth at a time.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This activity is sponsored by Dr. Speed.
