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Jul 04, 2025
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VT 114 Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Overview of veterinary dentistry with emphasis placed on anatomy and pathophysiology, selection and maintenance of dental instruments, radiography, and proper performance of dental prophylaxis.
Course Content
A. Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Development of the Tooth and Associated Oral Structures
B. Species and Breed Differences in Oral Care and Anatomy
C. Use and Maintenance of Power and Hand Instruments, Oral Therapeutics
D. Charting and Evaluation of the Oral Cavity and Dental Structures, Recognizing General Oral and Dental Pathology, and Dental Terminology
E. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), ergonomics, and safety during dental treatments
F. Radiographic Techniques and Safety
G. Cleaning and Treatment of the Normal and Abnormal Tooth
H. Endodontic and Exodontic Nursing
I. Oral Care Client Education
Student Outcomes
1. Describe normal tooth development and identify dental abnormalities
2. Perform a complete dental prophylaxis on models
3. Safely use and maintain dental equipment
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Program Outcomes:
- Utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
Written Examination
Laboratory Practicum
Laboratory Group Exercise
Instructor Observation
Self-evaluation
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