Dentistry II
07/11/2026 - 11/11/2026 Duleek, Ireland
Dentistry II
Periodontics & Feline Dentistry
Program Director:
Principal Course Master(s):
Instructor(s):
Dr. Benjamin Metje
Dr. Arianna Fortunato
Course Overview
Periodontal diseases are the number one clinical problem in dogs and cats. This course gives an overview of small animal periodontology, including basic knowledge about these diseases, diagnostics, conservative treatment options, preventive and regenerative techniques and advanced surgical procedures. The participant will learn about how to deal with gingivitis, periodontitis, alveolar bone loss, periodontal pockets, gingival recession and many other diseases. Further subjects covered in this course are major feline oral problems including inflammatory diseases and teeth resorption. Basic knowledge about veterinary dentistry and intraoral dental radiography is required to enable participants to take the most out of this course.
Topics
- anatomy of the periodontium, oral microbiology and immunology
- aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnostic approach to periodontal diseases
- conservative periodontal therapy and prophylaxis
- dental home care, plaque control and prevention
- canine and feline tooth resorption
- feline chronic gingivostomatitis and other feline inflammatory oral diseases
- traumatic injuries to teeth and periodontium
- periodontal surgery – basic and advanced techniques
Course Program (Subject to change)
Saturday, 7 November 2026
08:30 – 09:00 Welcome and Registration
09:00 – 10:00 Lecture: Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium Slaba
10:00 – 10:30 Lecture: Oral immunology and microbiology Metje
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Lecture: Periodontology – Aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnostic approach Slaba
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Lecture: Periodontology – Conservative periodontal therapy Schreyer
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Demo & Practical: Conservative periodontal therapy and radiography,
maintaining of periodontal instruments All tutors
Sunday, 8 November 2026
09:00 – 11:00 Demo & Practical: Conservative periodontal therapy and radiography,
maintaining of periodontal instruments All tutors
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Lecture: Plaque control & prevention Slaba
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:00 Lecture: Use of antibiotics in dentistry Schreyer
14:00 – 15:30 Lecture: Feline and canine tooth resorption – Case management Slaba
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00 Lecture: Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis – Case management Schreyer
Monday, 9 November 2026
09:00 – 10:00 Lecture: Periodontal surgery, basic techniques Slaba
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 12:30 Demo & Practical: Periodontal surgery, basic techniques All tutors
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Lecture: Traumatic injuries to teeth and periodontium Schreyer
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Demo & Practical: Splinting of teeth, surgical reconstruction of gingival defects All tutors
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
09:00 – 10:30 Demo & Practical: Splinting of teeth, surgical reconstruction of gingival defects All tutors
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Demo & Practical: Splinting of teeth, surgical reconstruction of gingival defects All tutors
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:30 Lecture: Periodontal surgery, advanced techniques Slaba
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00 Demo & Practical: Periodontal surgery, advanced techniques All tutors
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
08:00 – 10:30 Demo & Practical: Periodontal surgery, advanced techniques All tutors
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Interactive Session: Management of periodontal cases All tutors
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Interactive Session: Management of periodontal cases All tutors
15:00 – 15:30 Interactive Session: Introduction to the Certificate & Master Program, example for exam questions All tutors
Dentistry II
Date:
07/11/2026 - 11/11/2026Location:
Duleek, IrelandVenue:
iM3 Dental Limited - Unit 29, Duleek Business Park, Co., A92 N72W, Meath, Ireland
07/11/2026 - 11/11/2026Location:
Duleek, IrelandVenue:
iM3 Dental Limited - Unit 29, Duleek Business Park, Co., A92 N72W, Meath, Ireland
Tuition fee*:
EUR 3.240.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 3.140.-
Early registration deadline:
01/06/2026
Total hours:
40
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
5
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
