Case Log Instructions for the CSAVP and CASVM – Dentistry

Case log explanations and instructions:

100 patients are required.

Clinical Category

One patient may undergo several clinical categories. Each category needs to be filled in as a case separately. Example: cat with gingivitis, fractured 104 and 307 308 affected by TR2 underwent: prophylactic procedure, endodontic treatment of 104 and crown amputation of 307 308. Each of these 3 categories needs to be logged and described separately.

1. OS Oral surgery which includes: nonsurgical extractions and crown amputations, surgical extractions, oral fracture repair, major oral surgeries and soft tissue surgery
2. PE Periodontology with: COHAT, Subgingival debridement, Pocket reduction ( gingivectomy, gingivoplasty), Surgical periodontology: flaps, GTR
3. EN Endodontics with Conventional endodontics, Vital pulp therapy and surgical endodontics, Restoration performed after endodontic treatment is a part of endodontic procedure
4. OR Orthodontics: Orthodontic consultation, Interceptive orthodontics, Passive and Active orthodontic treatment
5. RE Restorations and Prosthodontics that include dentinal bonding, restorations and prosthetic treatment
6. OM Oral medicine: extended imaging diagnostics, treatment plan, in vitro procedures, tests

 In the case log the following rates of categories are required:

OS-45% with maximum half of simple extractions and crown amputations
PE-35% with maximum half of COHAT
EN-5% with at least half being a standard endodontic procedure
RE-5%
OM-5%
OR-5% with maximum half of orthodontic consultations
Patient: needs to have name of the animal and surname of the owner ( the latter non mandatory due to personal data protection)
Species: Dog, Cat
Age: expressed in years and months

Primary complaint: highlighting main reason for coming to surgery or major findings which made recommendation for dental procedure. It also can be referral case with main request from referring veterinarian
Diagnosis: must include all relevant dental findings after clinical and radiographic examination (if applicable) with the use of abbreviations (Appendix 1)
Dental Procedures: must include all performed dental procedures adequate to diagnosis column. if a part of problems postponed or declined – please note this.
Follow-up: note the time after the procedure you did the recheck exam and findings, for endodontic treatment – 6 months follow up are required August 2024

Example how to log cases/categories:

r The case log needs to be compiled as an Excel file using the template.

Upon submission of your completed log, the evaluator will request the detailed documentation of 6 select cases. Please provide the documentation shortly after being prompted as follows:

1. Provide each case in PDF format in reduced file size (15–20 MB for all should be maximum)
2. Format each case like a small presentation with inclusion of the dental chart, relevant photographs and radiographs, which justify the content of the case log.

A case log may not be acceptable and may be rejected in its entirety if critical concerns regarding one or more categories result in a fail, regardless of whether all other required criteria are adequately met.