• Describe the sequence of events in dental embryology and tooth eruption
• Recognise normal oral and dental anatomy and its variations
• Use correct dental terminology and nomenclature
• Perform a detailed oral examination and comprehensively record data on a dental chart

• Recognise and describe developmental and congenital abnormalities of the teeth and oral cavity
• Review the commonly encountered acquired oral and dental conditions of the dog and cat
• Describe the potential diagnostic pathways for these conditions
• Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of the various treatment options for these conditions
• Evaluate specific case material (photographs and radiographs) in order to discuss potential diagnoses and treatment options
• Demonstrate knowledge of the pharmacokinetics, indication and interactions of antiseptics and antibiotics used for oral medicine and surgery
• Describe the possible adverse effects of antiseptics and antibiotics

• Describe the aetiopathogenesis and pathobiological forms of periodontal disease in the dog and cat
• Perform a comprehensive assessment and provide documentation of periodontal health via dental radiography, probing and charting
• Describe the potential hazards associated with periodontal therapy (both to operator and patient)
• Summarise the evidence-base surrounding potential homecare options
• Basic and advanced treatments of Periodontal Disease I y II.
• Simple and surgical extractions: indication and technique.
• Practical application of diagnostic techniques in Periodontal disease.
• Practical application of basic and advanced techniques in Periodontal disease treatments.
• Periodontal radiological interpretation of de dental radiographs.
• Practical application of simple and surgical extractions techniques.

• Dental chart - Practical
• Perform thorough periodontal therapy using scaling, closed sub-gingival debridement and polishing techniques
• Identify ideal cases which could be referred for periodontal surgery, and briefly explain the techniques involved
• Perform local anaesthetic nerve blocks in the dog and cat
• Perform atraumatic tooth extractions using closed and open surgical techniques
• Practical application of diagnostic techniques in Periodontal disease.
• Practical application of basic and advanced techniques in Periodontal disease treatments.
• Periodontal radiological interpretation of de dental radiographs.
• Practical application of simple and surgical extractions techniques.

Understand the techniques and equipment required for intraoral dental radiography in the dog and cat

Be able to demonstrate bisecting angle and parallel technique

Understand the indications for and limitations of skull radiography

Describe normal dental radiographic anatomy, and identify common variations

Interpret dental radiographic images and recognise commonly encountered pathology

Describe the indications for advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, such as CT and MRI

• Explain the spectrum of oral masses including inflammatory, hyperplastic, cystic, benign and malignant neoplastic using current terminology
• Describe the clinical and radiographic appearance of odontogenic tumours in the dog and cat
• Define the commonly encountered non-odontogenic tumours of the dog and cat, describe clinical and radiographic appearances, and evaluate treatment options
• Discuss with clients more advanced oral surgical techniques such as unilateral and bilateral rostral mandibulectomy and rostral maxillectomy

• Provide a balanced approach to anaesthesia and analgesia in dental and oral surgical cases
• Discuss anaesthetic monitoring equipment
• Define commonly encountered anaesthetic complications in dental and oral surgical procedures and discuss ways to minimise such complications
• Summarise the advantages and disadvantages of local anaesthetic nerve blocks in the dog and cat
• Nerve blocks in dentistry - theory
• Summarise the most common side-effects of anti-inflammatories and analgesic drugs associated with oral medicine and surgery

• Describe wound healing in the oral cavity, including factors which affect it
• Outline the causes of cleft palate and oronasal fistulae in the dog and cat
• Identify instruments commonly used in oral surgical procedures (including dental extractions)
• Evaluate the invasive and non-invasive treatment options for jaw fracture repair and symphyseal separation in the dog and cat
• Outline the causes of cleft palate and oronasal fistulae in the dog and cat
• Summarise the advantages and disadvantages of techniques for cleft palate and oronasal fistula repair in the dog and cat
• Discuss the classes of dentoalveolar trauma and analyse treatment options
• Discuss the biomechanics of jaw fracture repair
• Diagnose and describe management options for traumatic temporomandibular joint disorders
• Evaluate the invasive and non-invasive treatment options for jaw fracture repair and symphyseal separation in the dog and cat
• Know when to refer cases with complex oral pathology

• Confidently use the equipment required for dental radiography
• Perform the techniques required to acquire diagnostic intraoral radiographic images in the dog and cat
• Be able to demonstrate bisecting angle and parallel techniques
• Interpret dental and skull radiographic images and recognise commonly encountered pathology
• Interpret skull radiographs

• Oronasal fistula repair in the area of a missing canine tooth in the dog
• Oronasal fistula repair in the palate in the dog
• Fabrication of a custom-made tape muzzle in the dog and cat
• Mandibular symphysis repair with circumferential wiring in the cat
• Interdental wiring (Stout multiple loop technique) and intraoral (composite) splinting for mandibular fracture repair in the dog
• Midline cleft hard palate repair (after high-rise trauma) in the cat

• Replantation/repositioning and splinting of an avulsed or luxated incisor or canine tooth in the dog
• Bilateral rostral mandibulectomy in the dog and cat
• Dorsal marginal mandibulectomy in the dog
• Uni- or bilateral rostral maxillectomy in the dog
• Partial lip and/or cheek resection in the dog
• Regional head/neck lymph node resection in the dog

• Describe the pathophysiology of the pulp-dentine complex and its response to trauma
• Identify disorders which may be referred for endodontic therapies (root canal therapy, vital pulp therapy)
• Appreciate the steps involved in performing root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy, and discuss success rates and complications
• Summarise restorative techniques, materials and indications

• Demonstrate knowledge of the indications for and process of performing crown therapy (prosthodontics) in the dog and cat
• Explain the classes of malocclusion seen in the dog and cat, and summarise the treatment options
• Consider the ethical considerations of performing orthodontic treatments
• Discuss the basic principles and techniques of orthodontic tooth movement

• Construction of orthodontic appliance: incline plane and coronal extensions.
• Removal of orthodontic appliance, polishing and bonded sealant application.
• Crown preparation 104, 108.
• Didactic session. Crown cementation methods using video-pictorial instruction.
• Impression practice - VPS impresion of prepared 104, 108 for full crown.
• Crown reduction and vital pulp therapy - mandibular canine

• Recognise normal dental and oral anatomy in rabbits and guinea-pigs
• Identify the factors which adversely affect dental and oral health in these species
• Evaluate the treatment options for overgrown incisors and molars
• Discuss treatment options for abscesses and caries
• Provide advice on the prevention of dental disease in these species
• Consider the ethical considerations for the treatment of advanced disease in these species