VET 214 - Animal Dentistry (2 CR.)

Introduces the basic principles of dental care for common domestic species. Includes dental anatomy, nomenclature, common oral pathology, record systems, instrumentation, dental prophylaxis, common dental treatments, intraoral dental radiography and local anesthesia techniques. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is limited to students placed in the veterinary technology curriculum or those who have received special approval from the program head.