Dental Class for Technicians / Assistants
Learn Vet Dentistry (LVD) is a specialized educational platform focused on advancing the skills and knowledge of veterinary professionals in dentistry. Recognizing the critical role dental health plays in overall animal well-being, LVD was founded to address the gap in dental training often seen in general veterinary practice.
At LVD, the focus is on providing hands-on, practical education that equips veterinary technicians and assistants with the tools they need to excel in dental procedures. Our courses cover essential topics like dental radiography, proper instrument maintenance, scaling and polishing techniques, and effective anesthesia practices tailored specifically for dentistry.
What sets LVD apart is the emphasis on interactive and immersive learning experiences. Each course blends classroom instruction with laboratory practice, allowing participants to refine their skills in a controlled, low-pressure environment. This approach not only builds technical proficiency but also boosts confidence when applying these skills in a clinical setting.
Whether you aim to improve your radiographic accuracy, master sharpening dental instruments, or better understand dental pathology, LVD offers tailored education that directly impacts the quality of care you provide. By empowering veterinary professionals with advanced knowledge and skills, LVD helps create stronger teams, healthier patients, and more successful practices.
Why Should You Take Veterinary Dentistry CE Courses?
Investing in veterinary dentistry continuing education (CE) is essential for improving patient care, increasing efficiency, and building client trust. CE courses provide veterinary professionals with advanced skills in dental procedures, radiograph interpretation, instrument maintenance, and anesthesia protocols. These skills reduce complications and enhance overall workflow and patient outcomes.
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Hands-on training is a key component of veterinary dentistry CE, with courses dedicating significant time to lab work. Technicians gain practical experience in radiograph positioning, instrument sharpening, and proper scaling and polishing techniques under expert guidance. These hands-on labs offer a low-pressure setting to troubleshoot, refine techniques, and build confidence, which is often difficult to achieve during routine clinical work.
Well-designed CE courses feature small, interactive class sizes, focused syllabi tailored to technician roles, and dedicated time for hands-on practice. These elements create an engaging and productive learning environment, ensuring that participants retain valuable knowledge and bring it back to their clinics.
By prioritizing veterinary dentistry CE, practices empower their teams to deliver superior care, reduce complications, and create a more efficient and rewarding workplace. In turn, this commitment benefits patients and clients and ensures the practice’s long-term success.
Course Offerings
Course Overview: Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry, Anesthesia, and Radiology for Technicians
Target Audience: Ideal for veterinary paraprofessionals who are newer to the field of veterinary dentistry or anesthesia or those looking to stay current with the latest developments and best practices in these ever-evolving areas.
This 8-hour, RACE-approved course includes 4 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab work, where participants will learn common abbreviation, dental instruments, techniques for taking radiographs in dogs and cats, anesthesia plans and monitoring anesthesia. You’ll gain a better understanding of common dental pathology and the appropriate way to chart them, understanding the basics in taking dental radiographs, safety protocols, anesthetic medications, and appropriate monitoring techniques.
Learning Objectives:
– Use abbreviations that corelate to the appropriate anatomy and pathology
– Recognize the difference in dental instruments
– Understand when to use each specific instrument
– Understand tube position, sensor position and angle to achieve dental rads.
– Appropriately assist in pre-operative protocols for patients
– Troubleshoot anesthetic complications
– Demonstrate proper positioning techniques for diagnostic dental radiographs
– Identify key anatomical landmarks and pathologies
– Apply radiographic safety protocols
Scholarships are available upon request with approval!
Course Overview: Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians and Assistants
Target Audience: This course is perfect for veterinary technicians and assistants eager to expand their knowledge and skills in detailed aspects of veterinary dentistry.
Join us for an engaging 8-hour, RACE-approved continuing education course that combines 4 hours of informative lecture with 4 hours of hands-on lab experience. As a participant, you’ll explore the essential roles of veterinary technicians in dental practice, dive into anatomy and common pathology, scaling/polishing and hone in your dental radiograph skills. Participants will then have 4 hours to put to use everything that was discussed during the lecture. Half the group will clean teeth using hand scalers, curettes, and ultrasonic scalers. Simultaneously the other half of the group will practice dental radiographs on canine and feline cadavers, switching halfway through the lab.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify and describe key responsibilities of veterinary technicians in dental care.
– Perform effective scaling and polishing on canine and feline teeth.
– Demonstrate proper instrument care and sharpening techniques.
– Explain dental disease and its impact on pet health.
– Recognize normal anatomy vs. Common pathology
– Demonstrate effective client education techniques.
– Implement preventive dental practices within your practice.
– Effectively place regional nerve blocks.
– Demonstrate proper positioning techniques for diagnostic dental radiographs in a timely fashion.
Scholarship opportunities are available upon request and approval!
Upcoming Courses in Milwaukee
Intro to Veterinary Dentistry, Anesthesia, & Radiology for Technician
April 4, 2025
The Introduction to veterinary dentistry and radiology course will be 8 hours of continuing education credits. Topics will include abbreviations used during charting, instruments used during dental cleanings, radiograph positioning and safety. There will be two hours of anesthesia discussion. This will include how to select appropriate drugs for various patients and the main components of patient monitoring to maximize patient safety.
Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians and Assistants
July 18, 2025
Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians and Assistant will include 4 hours of lecture. During this time, we will cover, the technician’s role in veterinary dentistry, oral anatomy and common pathology, proper technique for dental cleaning and dental radiograph on the canine and feline patient.
Meet Your Instructor
Lauren Beck- LVT, VTS (Dentistry)
I am a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Dentistry and have dedicated over 15 years to advancing veterinary dental care. After earning my associate degree in animal science from the College of Southern Idaho in 2009, I began my career in general veterinary practice in Bozeman, Montana. Inspired by my work with board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Tony Woodward, I pursued specialization in veterinary dentistry, earning my VTS credential in 2021.
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Following my certification, I partnered with the Animal Dental Care group to establish Montana Pet Dentistry & Oral Surgery in Bozeman. I also played a key role in opening a second location in Missoula. My leadership and expertise have significantly expanded access to specialized veterinary dental care in Montana.
Now based in rural Arkansas with my fiancé, Travis, I focus on educating veterinary teams nationwide. I travel extensively within the Veterinary Dental Group Holdings network, providing hands-on training and continuing education to empower technicians in veterinary dentistry.
Outside work, I enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and exploring Arkansas’ natural beauty with my two dogs, Bled and Roo. My dedication to advancing veterinary dentistry and mentoring others ensures a lasting impact on animal health.
