VT 115 Applied Dentistry Laboratory (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Laboratory course where students practice dental prophylaxis techniques on small animal patients.
Course Content
A. Oral anatomy
B. Charting
C. Instrument use and care
D. Power and hand instrument use on live patients
E. Complete dental prophylaxis
Student Outcomes
- Demonstrate veterinary technician essential skills associated with dental patients.
- Perform a complete dental prophylaxis on dogs and cats
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 Outcome #2: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Laboratory Practicum
Laboratory Group Exercise
Instructor Observation
Self-evaluation
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