You know your basics and either want to brush up on the more common dentals and procedures or are supplementing your foundational knowledge in Tier 1.

Tier 1: Beginner

  • DVM Training

    The best training for DVMs at the Entry Level is our Virbac 1 Day Lecture & Wet lab.

    This training is 8 hours of Race approved CE starting with the basics of periodontal disease + wet lab (incl. how to perform a complete dental prophylaxis) followed by a basic extraction wet lab (incl. radiology, pain management, elevation and extraction of single & two rooted teeth).

    An added bonus is that this training is FREE to our DVMs (only cost of travel and accommodation comes from CE allowance).

  • Technician Training

    Our NVA Dental Coordinator provides an excellent intro to dentistry course for Technicians at this level. Partner it with the Anesthesia 101/201 course and your technicians will have a great foundation.

  • Full Team Training

    Midmark’s Best Practices Workshop will get your whole team excited about Dentistry!

    This 8 hours Race approved CE covers why dentistry is important, oral anatomy review, steps to complete an oral exam, the “core” procedure, the “core” team, marketing and client education.

  • Follow-on CE

    Take the next steps in your dental education journey by starting to learn Radiograph interpretation through an online course HERE.

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Requirements to move into Tier 1…

  • An IV catheter is being placed on all dental patients

  • Pre-Surgical bloodwork is performed within 6 months of the procedure date

  • Digital dental radiograph equipment/capability

  • DVMs are comfortable with minor extractions

  • Dental unit with air compressor and both a high & low speed handpieces

  • Staff understands and utilizes dental scoring, notating stage of disease in the medical record.

  • Client education & marketing materials are available and being utilized

  • At least 20% of technicians have been trained in dentistry

  • At least 30% of DVMs have been trained in dentistry

  • 5% of total revenue is generated by dentistry

  • 5% of pets with dental recommendations are being scheduled for treatment

Best Practice recommendations…

  • IV fluid support for all patients having a dental procedure

  • Creating packaged treatment plans (flat fee pricing structure)

  • Pre-surgical blood work being scheduled at least 2 days prior to procedure date

  • 50% of the DVMs are confident with minor/single rooted extractions

  • Staff participating in ongoing dental and anesthesia CE (quarterly or yearly CE goals for L/R/CVT’s and DVM’s)

  • Non-technical training for client care specialist and assistants (annually or as needed due to turnover)