ABOUT THIS COURSE
Hands-on training led by expert instructors will enhance your proficiency, improve dental skills and build confidence to perform procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
In this comprehensive course, participants will learn the fundamentals of canine and feline dental extractions coupled with dental radiographic interpretation. Surgical extraction techniques will be taught in a step-by-step fashion with slides and video, as well as hands-on practice in both canine and feline cadavers. Veterinarians will perform regional nerve blocks and discuss their role in multimodal pain management.
Learning Objectives
- The importance of dental radiography to facilitate decision-making
- How to perform regional nerve blocks
- Appropriate selection and use of oral surgery instruments
- How to perform surgical extractions in the dog and cat by creating mucogingival flaps, removing alveolar bone, sectioning teeth, and suturing tension-free flaps
Questions? We're here to help
Access the Support Center at support.viticusgroup.org or submit a ticket to email support@viticusgroup.org.
LAB INSTRUCTORS
Paul Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC
Randi Brannan, DVM, DAVDC
Hotel Accommodations and Travel
Viticus Group’s official lodging partner is
Residence Inn by Marriott
2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
(702) 434-2700
Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements once you have purchased your course by calling (702) 434-2700 and be sure to mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center.
To make a reservation online with our discounted rate, please click here.
PACKING TIPS
- Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.
- Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.
- A light sweater for indoor areas.
- Plenty of sunscreen.
- Electronic charging device to power up.
- Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.
Residence Inn by Marriott
2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
(702) 434-2700
Courtyard Lodging + Travel Includes:
Airport Pick up: Available on request, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Please contact the hotel at (702) 434-2700 once you've retrieved your luggage, and Residence Inn will let you know where to wait for the Shuttle.
Transportation from the Residence Inn to the Harry Reid Airport
You will need to sign up at the front desk. These shuttles run once an hour. They will ask you to sign up no less than 2 hours before expected departure.
TRANSPORTATION
Viticus Group transportation includes shuttle pick-up at the Residence Inn 45 minutes prior to the start of your course start time and a short ride to the Viticus Center. At the close of each day, our shuttle will take you back to the Hotel.
Last Day Transportation: Shuttle provided both to the airport, and back to the Hotel. (Luggage storage available on campus)
If you are a Las Vegas local, or are driving yourself to the course, please arrive to the Oquendo Campus 30 minutes before the start time.
** Please refer to the agenda and email updates for transportation times.**
Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited.
If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.