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Small Animal Dentistry CPD Courses

CPD Compass connects you with high-quality small animal dentistry CPD courses that cover everything from everyday extractions to advanced endodontics.

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My Current Level

Levels are for guidance only. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about the suitability of a course for your level of experience.

Level 1: Refresher / Limited Experience

I am just getting started with dental procedures and I’m not sure what I should be doing in every situation. I don’t look forward to doing them and I struggle with some difficult extractions.

The Hands-On Practical Courses For You Are

Practical Veterinary Dentistry

Learn to love small animal dentistry CPD when you come on this highly practical course. Our expert tutor will help you develop a highly practical approach to the dental and oral cases you’ll see in your practice. If you’re a GP, this is an essential course. It will elevate your dentistry beyond simple extraction and make your dentals a pleasure, rather than a pain! You’ll gain confidence and practical skills in the extensive hands-on practical sessions and leave with renewed enthusiasm to make the most out of dentistry in your practice.

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Practical Veterinary Dentistry

“I thought the course was excellent-really helpful, really good practicals. It will completely change my dentistry!”
“I took so much out of this dentistry course and realised how much I was doing it in an inappropriate manner. Definitely feel a lot more confident moving forward in what type of service I’m providing in 1st opinion practice.”

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Feline Dentistry

“Thoroughly enjoyed the day and feel more confident with approaching more difficult extractions. Great, practical tips that I can utilise straight away. Fantastic and enthusiastic lecturer.”

“Very good lectures, tutor very approachable. Learned a lot during the practical. Good balance between theory/practical. Well organised, generally good tutors. Everything was good.”

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Ultimate Dental X-Ray

This highly practical course is designed to give vets and veterinary nurses the confidence to obtain high-quality dental radiographs, interpret what they see, and use imaging to make better clinical decisions in everyday practice.

“Very positive experience, satisfied with the content and delivery. Alex is a great speaker. The hands on lab has been perfect to put into practice the concepts learnt straight away. Definitely worth it. Excellent contents and venue/equipment.”

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Online Essentials

Online Small Animal Dentistry CPD Courses For Ongoing Reference and Support

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Dental Investigation and X Ray
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Feline Dentistry
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Level 2: Intermediate

This group of clinicians ranges from those who have completed a basic or introductory Small Animal Dentistry CPD course, to those that have been performing more involved dental procedures and would like to develop their skills to confidently deal with jaw fractures in practice.

A Hands-On Practical Course For You Is

Jaw Fractures

This comprehensive practical course provides essential theory and extensive hands-on wet-lab sessions to improve your confidence and ability in dealing with these cases. Learn how to assess the injuries and correctly apply practical, minimally-invasive fracture stabilisation techniques.

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Jaw Fractures

“Very good experience. This completed my knowledge from the PGCert as done introduction for fracture repair and today I have improved my practical skills.”

“This course was great-perfect amount of theory and practical. Really excellent tutor and great course.”

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Oral Surgery – Difficult Tooth Extractions

A highly practical course designed for vets who are confident with routine dentistry and want to manage difficult extractions with greater control, fewer complications and improved outcomes.
“Engaging speaker-great knowledge. Very practical-lots of support and tips given. Great course and facilities.”
 

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Online Essentials

Online Small Animal Dentistry CPD Courses For Ongoing Reference and Support

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Dental Investigation and X Ray
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Difficult Tooth Extractions
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Level 3: Intermediate / Advanced

These are advanced Small Animal Dentistry CPD courses and suitable for veterinary surgeons who have considerable experience in veterinary dentistry already. You must have competency in, and availability of, dental xray.

A Great Hands-On Practical Course For You Would Be

Restorative Dentistry

On this course we’ll combine essential theory with extensive, hands-on wet-lab sessions. You’ll learn how to identify and prepare teeth appropriately; select suitable materials; and place, shape and finish restorations. You’ll have direct help at each stage from our expert and approachable tutor, Alex Smithson.

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Restorative Dentistry

“Really useful to build on GP dentistry skills. Loved having a nurse with me to help understand process which was/is useful for me carrying out procedures but also to assist nursing team back at the clinic. Small teaching groups.”

 

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Endodontics

“Absolutely fantastic course, very in depth with lots of practical time, very eye opening.”

“Fantastic speaker, loved how practical the course was, learnt everything I wanted. Thank you.”

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Online Small Animal Dentistry CPD Courses For Ongoing Reference and Support

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Don’t let your career stagnate. Take charge of your future with our CPD Compass. These specifically-designed pages help you create a tailored clinical CPD plan that aligns with your aspirations. Stay ahead of industry trends, expand your knowledge, and achieve professional fulfillment.

There’s no doubt that a stand-alone practical training course can be a life-changing experience, especially when you get one of those eureka moments. Suddenly something that you found so difficult becomes something you look forward to doing because you picked up that top tip. Building on your experience and CPD in a planned, step by step fashion can leverage the time you spend into sustained and compounded growth in your clinical skills.

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Small Animal Dentistry Course FAQs

What topics are covered in small animal dentistry CPD?

Training covers essential skills such as extractions, periodontal therapy, radiography, and basic endodontics. Because the courses are arranged by level, it is easy for a vet to browse the courses and select the exact course for them. They can also browse a range of online options of they are unable to attend a CPD Solutions practical CPD course.

Are these courses aimed at beginners or experienced vets?

Both. Sessions are structured to support vets new to dentistry while offering advanced techniques for those with prior experience.