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Modules taken NURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
over 1 year

DENTISTRY This programme has been designed to provide veterinary nurses with

the opportunity to access relevant and up-to-date knowledge of small
NCert(Dent)
animal dentistry.

£ £2,495 + VAT
See full pricing information on page 22

Veterinary nurses play a key role in the prevention of oral disease as well as 1 Canine and feline dental 3 Canine dental conditions 5 Feline dental conditions

treatment. Access the latest knowledge in small animal dentistry to improve anatomy and function
There are naturally some important This module will concentrate on the oral
your performance in practice. Dental disease is one of the most differences between the species diseases seen in cats allowing you to
common conditions seen in small when it comes to diseases of their identify and understand the different
animal practice. Familiarity with teeth. This module will concentrate presentations that you will see in feline
oral anatomy is a vital step in on the dog allowing you to dental clinics. Preventative dental
STARTS APRIL 2021 understanding why this is the case. confidently identify abnormalities healthcare in cats also has its own
This module will help you identify and discuss options with the client. challenges and this module will allow
skull types, mucosal and periodontal The importance of preventative you to offer a variety of options to
structures and normal/abnormal dental healthcare plans will also be your clients.
Programme Timings: dentition. discussed.
09:00 Registration 6 P
09:30 Course starts 2 P 4 P Exotic dentistry The canine and feline
17:00 Course finishes Dental examination dental procedure
and diagnostic tests
Cats and dogs are not the only Many patients arriving for a
Location: The ability to perform a thorough and species brought into clinics with dental procedure will need careful
Alexandra House, Swindon complete dental examination is a vital dental disease. This module will perioperative management to
part of any dental clinic. This module cover the options for preventative reduce morbidity and mortality
Access Requirements: will allow you to complete a dental chart and treatment options for rabbits so this module will give you an
 with confidence and acquire dental and rodents by taking into appreciation of how to approach
You must have been in practice radiographs to fully assess the health consideration the difference in each individual case. The importance
for a minimum of one year and be of individual teeth. The benefits of other anatomy and tooth development. of the ergonomics of tables, chairs
RCVS registered or equivalent if diagnostic tests within a dental work up The instruments and equipment and lighting for a dental procedure
you’re not practising in the UK. will also be discussed. required to safely perform dentistry will also be covered and a practical
in these species will also be covered. session will help you become
7 familiar with all the instrumentation
You can attend the modules if you required for a successful procedure.
are a student, or not in practice and P
enrolled with the RCVS; however you
will not be able to attain the NCert.

CPD Hours:
6 hours per module Please note:
This programme must be
Programme Tutor Support taken in sequence to gain
maximum benefit.

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