Dr. Chris Snyder is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College and is currently a clinical professor, the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and the Hospital Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been recognized as a Founding Fellow of the American Veterinary Dental College for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Snyder has authored journal articles and textbook chapters, and has lectured nationally and internationally.
| 3:30 PM-4:20 PM |
Periodontal Disease Part 1Understanding periodontal disease staging, particularly how the radiographic findings determine prognosis for periodontal disease treatment, is the mainstay for guiding clients for periodontal disease treatment. This lecture focuses on diagnosis, instrumentation, and guiding clients on how to successfully contribute to our efforts. |
| 4:30 PM-5:20 PM |
Periodontal Disease Part 2This lecture focuses on various periodontal treatment techniques from the basic to advanced. Understanding how to choose techniques and execute them correctly, from root plaining to guided tissue regeneration, will be discussed. |
| 8:30 AM-9:20 AM |
Regional Anesthesia for Dentistry Patients: Keeping Your Patients Pain-Free During and After SurgeryPeriodontal disease, broken teeth, and tooth resorption are very common reasons why extractions are indicated in practice. Utilizing multimodal anesthesia techniques, especially local blocks, can drastically improve the surgery experience of the patient and the anesthetic management experience of your staff. This lecture will focus on discussing common local block medications, additives to improve duration of action, and landmarks for local block administration. |
| 9:30 AM-10:20 AM |
Strategies for Managing Extraction ComplicationsFrom modifying your dental operators’ environment to specific tips and tricks with instrumentation, a variety of skills and techniques are available to help navigate extraction complications when they occur. More importantly, attendees will learn strategies to prevent these complications from happening. |
| 10:30 AM-11:20 AM |
Navigating Treatment Options for Feline Chronic GingivostomatitisFeline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a tremendously frustrating conditions for clients and veterinarians. Recommends steps for work and evaluation of current techniques for treatment management will be discussed. |
| 11:50 AM-12:40 PM |
Common Challenges with Dental Radiographic Interpretation and PositioningIntraoral radiography is the hallmark tool for appropriate identification and assessment of dental pathology. What we see on radiographs indicates the need for treatment, guides determination for prognosis, and helps us avoid complications when extracting. This session will cover common subtle radiographic abnormalities and will provide troubleshooting technique for positioning. |
| 12:50 PM-2:05 PM |
When Non-Invasive Jaw Fracture Repair Techniques Are IdealNon-invasive jaw fracture repair techniques can offer flexibility of placement in practices where the appropriate materials and tools are available. Appropriate selection of cases can make or break chances for successful healing. Various forms of non-invasive stabilization will be discussed as well as a review of the techniques and materials necessary for successful placement. |
