BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pawsitivedental.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20260105T031221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T033300Z UID:10000034-1774598400-1774717200@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Pawsitive Dentistry at Enova DVM Two Day Event March 27-28\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:March_27_28_2026__PDE_at_Enova URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/pawsitive-dentistry-at-enova-dvm-two-day-event-march-27-28-2026/ LOCATION:Enova Illumination\, 6305 Sandburg Rd Sute 100\, Minneapolis\, 55427\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-27-28-2026-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250723T024113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T024548Z UID:10000030-1763193600-1763226000@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:PAWSITIVE DENTISTRY AT ENOVA! Saturday TECH TRACK DESCRIPTION:Pawsitive Dentistry at Enova \nWhat is “Pawsitive Dentistry”? Pawsitive Dentistry is the philosophy that when we learn together\, utilizing Pawsitive methods and industry-leading expert instructors\, our attendees accomplish amazing things and elevate (no pun intended) the level of care their patients receive. \nOur two-day event for veterinarians (veterinary students are welcome too) and our one-day veterinary technician/assistant course should challenge you in ways that will grow your confidence while performing dental procedures and inspire you to better educate the public on why dental care is essential to the quality of life for all animals. \nEase and efficiency of work are among our objectives. Veterinary medicine is controlled chaos at best; let’s make dentistry our Zen place! \nWhat to Expect \nThe Pawsitive Dentistry Team \nOur instructors are accomplished and versed in working with veterinary teams in ways that are truly impactful and helpful. The knowledge you will receive is useful and practical. Our team has experienced many of the challenges you are going through in your practice firsthand\, and we listen to your concerns and help you strategize solutions that uniquely fit your needs and your teams. Below are the biographies of our team. \nWhat You Will Learn \nVeterinarians: \n\nIdentification of dental conditions that require treatment\nDental radiology interpretation\nRegional nerve blocks\nInstrumentation for oral surgery and extractions\nSurgical practice of routine and complex extractions\nErgonomics for dentistry\nAsk the expert and more!\n\nTechnicians: \n\nFour hours of hands-on\, full-mouth dental radiology positioning on dogs and cats\nOne-hour hands-on instrument sharpening lab\nRegional nerve block lecture/lab\nLectures on the C.O.R.E. dental procedure\, feline dental conditions\n\nCourse outlines and agendas are detailed below. \nWorkstations at Enova \nYou will be welcomed into a space meant for learning. Enova’s dental training facility is equipped with individual workspaces\, so each doctor will have a dental delivery unit to utilize while working on dental skills without disruption. Each workstation is equipped with comfortable seating. You will have a set of Enova loupes and light to use\, encouraging ergonomic postures and the ability to visualize those tiny roots!  During our hands-on oral surgery and pain management labs\, each DVM will have a canine and feline specimen. \nRadiographs \nTechs and assistants\, you will spend four hours learning a simplified method to perform dental radiology on canine and feline specimens. Doctors\, during your oral surgery practice\, you will have a Pawsitive Dentistry technician instructor available to obtain any dental radiographs. \nInstrumentation \nHaving all of the best instruments is essential to dentistry\, so we will provide you with a new oral surgery pack that you can take back to your practice. Those instruments in your hospital can immediately allow you to apply your new skills to patients seamlessly.  Veterinary technicians or assistants get to take home a complete Pawsitive Dental pack\, which has all of the instruments you need to do the oral examination\, charting\, subgingival\, and supragingival cleaning. \nIs it Worth it? \nWell YES! We like to think the value of our program far exceeds the cost; however\, we want you to think so\, too. Please let us know if you have specific goals or requests during the training. Our team of instructors intends to leave you wanting more; that is a compliment. Your goals for your growth in learning veterinary dentistry are our goals\, too! \nLunch \nEnova Illumination will be providing lunch each day. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requests in your registration form. Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. \nProceedings \nEach registered attendee will receive a downloadable copy of the event proceedings. \nContinuing Education Credits \nOur programs are approved for RACE credits. 16 credit hours for DVMs and  8 hours for Veterinary Technicians. \nNeed a hotel? \nEnova Illumination has arranged a hotel block for all who need it at the \nThe Double Tree Hilton in Park Place for the reduced rate of $139 + tax per night. \nNote: Please book before October 17th as the hotel block will be released at that time. \nThis hotel is just a few miles from Enova Illumination and has many restaurants within walking distance for dinner. \nhttps://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/enova-pawsitive-course/ \nRefund policy \nWe know that sometimes plans get interrupted or changed. We want to accommodate those changes; refunds will be honored until October 15th. After October 15th\, any registered attendee can find someone to take your place at the event. However\, refunds after October 15th are not allowed. Please ensure you can attend on November 14th and 15th before your purchase\, unless you already have someone who would love to swap out with you if you cannot attend. \nQuestions \nContact Pawsitive Dental Education here if you have any questions. We are happy to help! \nThere are more goodies and fun things to come\, but we will keep them under wraps for now. \nBenita and the team at Pawsitive Dental Education and Enova Illumination are excited to see you on November 14-15\, 2025\, at Pawsitive Dentistry at Enova! URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/pawsitive-dentistry-at-enova-saturday-tech-track/ LOCATION:Enova Illumination\, 6305 Sandburg Rd Sute 100\, Minneapolis\, 55427\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250723T022856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T024350Z UID:10000028-1763107200-1763226000@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:PAWSITIVE DENTISTRY AT ENOVA! 2-Day DVM Track DESCRIPTION:Pawsitive Dentistry at Enova \nWhat is “Pawsitive Dentistry”? Pawsitive Dentistry is the philosophy that when we learn together\, utilizing Pawsitive methods and industry-leading expert instructors\, our attendees accomplish amazing things and elevate (no pun intended) the level of care their patients receive. \nOur two-day event for veterinarians (veterinary students are welcome too) and our one-day veterinary technician/assistant course should challenge you in ways that will grow your confidence while performing dental procedures and inspire you to better educate the public on why dental care is essential to the quality of life for all animals. \nEase and efficiency of work are among our objectives. Veterinary medicine is controlled chaos at best; let’s make dentistry our Zen place! \nWhat to Expect \nThe Pawsitive Dentistry Team \nOur instructors are accomplished and versed in working with veterinary teams in ways that are truly impactful and helpful. The knowledge you will receive is useful and practical. Our team has experienced many of the challenges you are going through in your practice firsthand\, and we listen to your concerns and help you strategize solutions that uniquely fit your needs and your teams. Below are the biographies of our team. \nWhat You Will Learn \nVeterinarians: \n\nIdentification of dental conditions that require treatment\nDental radiology interpretation\nRegional nerve blocks\nInstrumentation for oral surgery and extractions\nSurgical practice of routine and complex extractions\nErgonomics for dentistry\nAsk the expert and more!\n\nTechnicians: \n\nFour hours of hands-on\, full-mouth dental radiology positioning on dogs and cats\nOne-hour hands-on instrument sharpening lab\nRegional nerve block lecture/lab\nLectures on the C.O.R.E. dental procedure\, feline dental conditions\n\nCourse outlines and agendas are detailed below. \nWorkstations at Enova \nYou will be welcomed into a space meant for learning. Enova’s dental training facility is equipped with individual workspaces\, so each doctor will have a dental delivery unit to utilize while working on dental skills without disruption. Each workstation is equipped with comfortable seating. You will have a set of Enova loupes and light to use\, encouraging ergonomic postures and the ability to visualize those tiny roots!  During our hands-on oral surgery and pain management labs\, each DVM will have a canine and feline specimen. \nRadiographs \nTechs and assistants\, you will spend four hours learning a simplified method to perform dental radiology on canine and feline specimens. Doctors\, during your oral surgery practice\, you will have a Pawsitive Dentistry technician instructor available to obtain any dental radiographs. \nInstrumentation \nHaving all of the best instruments is essential to dentistry\, so we will provide you with a new oral surgery pack that you can take back to your practice. Those instruments in your hospital can immediately allow you to apply your new skills to patients seamlessly.  Veterinary technicians or assistants get to take home a complete Pawsitive Dental pack\, which has all of the instruments you need to do the oral examination\, charting\, subgingival\, and supragingival cleaning. \nIs it Worth it? \nWell YES! We like to think the value of our program far exceeds the cost; however\, we want you to think so\, too. Please let us know if you have specific goals or requests during the training. Our team of instructors intends to leave you wanting more; that is a compliment. Your goals for your growth in learning veterinary dentistry are our goals\, too! \nLunch \nEnova Illumination will be providing lunch each day. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requests in your registration form. Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. \nProceedings \nEach registered attendee will receive a downloadable copy of the event proceedings. \nContinuing Education Credits \nOur programs are approved for RACE credits. 16 credit hours for DVMs and  8 hours for Veterinary Technicians. \nNeed a hotel? \nEnova Illumination has arranged a hotel block for all who need it at the \nThe Double Tree Hilton in Park Place for the reduced rate of $139 + tax per night. \nNote: Please book before October 17th as the hotel block will be released at that time. \nThis hotel is just a few miles from Enova Illumination and has many restaurants within walking distance for dinner. \nhttps://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/enova-pawsitive-course/ \nRefund policy \nWe know that sometimes plans get interrupted or changed. We want to accommodate those changes; refunds will be honored until October 15th. After October 15th\, any registered attendee can find someone to take your place at the event. However\, refunds after October 15th are not allowed. Please ensure you can attend on November 14th and 15th before your purchase\, unless you already have someone who would love to swap out with you if you cannot attend. \nQuestions \nContact Pawsitive Dental Education here if you have any questions. We are happy to help! \nThere are more goodies and fun things to come\, but we will keep them under wraps for now. \nBenita and the team at Pawsitive Dental Education and Enova Illumination are excited to see you on November 14-15\, 2025\, at Pawsitive Dentistry at Enova! URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/pawsitive-dentistry-at-enova-2-day-dvm-track/ LOCATION:Enova Illumination\, 6305 Sandburg Rd Sute 100\, Minneapolis\, 55427\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250930T163922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164944Z UID:10000032-1761465600-1761498000@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Level 2 Courses Sunday October 26\, 2025 Advancing Applied Skills in Dentistry and Regional Dental Anesthesia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/sunday-october-26-2025-level-2-courses-advancing-applied-skills-in-dentistry-and-regional-dental-anesthesia/ LOCATION:Medford Animal Hospital\, 3540 Lone Pine Road\, Medford\,\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250930T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163156Z UID:10000031-1761379200-1761411600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Level 1 Courses ABCs of Dental Radiology and Essential Skills in Dentistry Course DESCRIPTION: URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/level-1-courses-abcs-of-dental-radiology-and-essential-skills-in-dentistry-course/ LOCATION:Medford Animal Hospital\, 3540 Lone Pine Road\, Medford\,\, OR\, 97504\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250514T022133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T034452Z UID:10000024-1760774400-1760806800@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:SAT OCT 18th-Level 2-Applied Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for Veterinarians and Technicians DESCRIPTION: URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/sat-oct-18th-level-2-applied-skills-in-veterinary-dentistry-for-veterinarians-and-technicians/ LOCATION:Family Pet Health\, 3907 Richard Reeves Drive\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37127\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LV2Nerve-Blocks-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250930T165332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T165332Z UID:10000033-1760688000-1760720400@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Friday October 17th-Level 2-Applied Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for Veterinarians and Technicians DESCRIPTION: URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/friday-october-17th-level-2-applied-skills-in-veterinary-dentistry-for-veterinarians-and-technicians/ LOCATION:Family Pet Health\, 3907 Richard Reeves Drive\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37127\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LV2Nerve-Blocks-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T033609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T034243Z UID:10000016-1748764800-1749056400@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Latin America Veterinary Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Benita will be providing 6 hours of lectures on veterinary dentistry topics URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/latin-america-veterinary-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Peru\, Argentina CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Registration-Coming-Soon-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20241127T200358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T032912Z UID:10000019-1743148800-1743267600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:PAWSITIVE DENTISTRY AND ANESTHESIA AT ENOVA DESCRIPTION:What is “Pawsitive Dentistry”? Pawsitive Dentistry is the philosophy that when we learn together utilizing Pawsitive methods and industry-leading expert instructors\, our attendees accomplish amazing things and elevate (no pun intended) the level of care their patients receive. \nOur two-day event should challenge you in ways that will grow your confidence while performing dental procedures and inspire you to better educate the public on why dental care is essential to the quality of life for all animals. \nEase and efficiency of work are among our objectives. Veterinary medicine is controlled chaos at best; let’s make dentistry our Zen place! \nWhat to Expect \nThe Pawsitive Dentistry Team\nOur instructors are accomplished and versed in working with veterinary teams in ways that are truly impactful and helpful. The knowledge you will receive is useful and practical. Our team has experienced many of the challenges you are going through in your practice firsthand\, and we listen to your concerns and help you strategize solutions that uniquely fit your needs and your teams. Below are the biographies of our team. \nWhat You Will Learn \nVeterinarians \nAnesthesia for dentistry in canine and feline patients- 9 hours of lectures and hands-on simulations to further ensure patient safety while under anesthesia\, given by a Boarded Veterinary Anesthesiologist. (6 hours in person\, 3 hours virtual) \nDentistry (9.5 hours in person and 3 hours virtual)\n·      Identification of dental conditions that require treatment\n·      Regional nerve blocks\n·      Instrumentation for oral surgery and extractions\n·      Surgical practice of routine and complex extractions\n·      Ergonomics for dentistry\n·      Ask the expert and more! \nTechnicians \nAnesthesia for dentistry in canine and feline patients- 6 hours of lectures and hands-on simulations to further ensure patient safety while under anesthesia. \nDentistry\n·      Four hours of hands-on\, full-mouth dental radiology positioning on dogs and cats\n·      Four-hour Essential Skills in Dentistry course will cover power equipment use and maintenance\,   scaling and polishing techniques\, oral examination and charting\, hand instrumentation and sharpening\, and periodontal therapy techniques. \nWorkstations at Enova\nYou will be welcomed into a space meant for learning. Enova’s dental training facility is equipped with individual workspaces\, so each doctor will have a dental delivery unit to utilize while working on dental skills without disruption. Each workstation is equipped with comfortable seating. You will have a set of Enova loupes and light to use\, encouraging ergonomic postures and the ability to visualize those tiny roots!  During our hands-on oral surgery and pain management labs\, each DVM will have a canine and feline specimen. \nRadiographs\nTechs and assistants\, you will spend four hours learning a simplified method to perform dental radiology on canine and feline specimens. Doctors\, during your oral surgery practice\, you will have a Pawsitive Dentistry technician instructor available to obtain any dental radiographs. \nInstrumentation\nHaving all of the best instruments is essential to dentistry\, so we will provide you with a new oral surgery pack that you can take back to your practice. Those instruments in your hospital can immediately allow you to apply your new skills to patients seamlessly.  Veterinary technicians or assistants get to take home a complete Pawsitive Dental pack\, which has all of the instruments you need to do the oral examination\, charting\, subgingival\, and supragingival cleaning. \nIs it Worth it?\nWell YES! We like to think the value of our program far exceeds the cost; however\, we want you to think so\, too. Please let us know if you have specific goals or requests during the training. Our team of instructors intends to leave you wanting more; that is a compliment. Your goals for your growth in learning veterinary dentistry are our goals\, too! \nLunch\nEnova Illumination will be providing lunch each day. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requests in your registration form. Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. \nProceedings\nEach registered attendee will receive a printed copy of the event proceedings. \nContinuing Education Credits\nOur programs are approved for RACE credits. 16 credit hours for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians. (Six additional hours if you attend our virtual event on March 22\, 2025). Your license number will be added to www.aavsb.org (RACETRACK) for virtual tracking of your hours as well as a printed certificate at the end of the course. \nNeed a hotel?\nEnova Illumination has arranged a hotel block for all who need it at the Spring Hill Suites for $144/night +tax/fees. Here is the link Reservation-Link \nThis hotel is just a few miles from Enova Illumination and has many restaurants within walking distance for dinners. \nRefund policy\nWe know that sometimes plans get interrupted or changed. We want to accommodate those changes; refunds will be honored until February 28\, 2025. After February 28\, 2025\, any registered attendee can find someone to take your place at the in-person event. However\, refunds after February 28\, 2025\, are not allowed. Please ensure you can attend on March 28-29\, 2025\, before your purchase unless you already have someone who would love to swap out with you if you cannot attend. \nThere are more goodies and fun things to come\, but we will keep them under wraps for now. \nBenita and the Pawsitive Dental Education and Enova Illumination team are excited to see you in March at “Pawsitive Dentistry and Anesthesia at Enova”! \nQuestions\nContact Pawsitive Dental Education here if you have any questions. We are happy to help! \nPawsitive Dentistry and Anesthesia at Enova 2025 (1) URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/pawsitive-dentistry-and-anesthesia-at-enova/ LOCATION:Enova Illumination\, 6305 Sandburg Rd Sute 100\, Minneapolis\, 55427\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PAWSITIVE-DENTISTRY-AND-ANESTHESIA-AT-ENOVA.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20241127T201007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T230220Z UID:10000018-1742634000-1742655600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Pawsitive Dental and Anesthesia Virtual Event For DVM's and Technicians DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event: DVM\, Technician\, Staff member or Manager \n\nThe 6-hour virtual event will cover anesthetic topics:\nAnesthetic Considerations for the Canine Dental Patient: Dr. Craig Willette\nAnesthetic Considerations for the Feline Dental Patient: Dr. Craig Willette\nRecovery Considerations for the Canine and Feline Dental Patients Dr. Craig Willette\nOral Examinations in Dogs and Cats\, See the Light: Dr. Brenda Mulherin\nI’ll Take Common Conditions for $100: Dr. Brenda Mulherin\n50 Shades of Perception: Introduction to Dental Radiographic Interpretation: Dr. Brenda Mulherin URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/pawsitive-dental-and-anesthesia-virtual-event/ CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250309T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250211T022038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T024323Z UID:10000022-1741507200-1741539600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Applied Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for DVMs and Technicians\, Plus Regional Dental Anesthesia DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/applied-skills-in-veterinary-dentistry-for-dvms-and-technicians-plus-regional-dental-anesthesia/ LOCATION:Pawtown Veterinary Care\, 63130 Lancaster Street Unit 100\, Bend\, WA\, 97701\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LV2-Nerve-Blocks-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20250107T010702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T230425Z UID:10000021-1739293200-1739307600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:ABCs of Veterinary Dental Radiology Hands-On Positioning Training for DVMs and Technicians DESCRIPTION:ABCs of Veterinary Dental Radiology Hands-On Positioning Training for DVMs and Technicians \nFebruary 11th\, 2025\nTime: 5-9 pm \nSummitview Cowiche Veterinary Clinic \n13555 Summitview Road\nYakima\, WA 98908 URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/abcs-of-veterinary-dental-radiology-hands-on-positioning-training-for-dvms-and-technicians/ LOCATION:Summitview Cowiche Veterinary Clinic\, 13555 Summitview Road\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Dental Education LLC":MAILTO:pawsitivedental@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T033325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T033325Z UID:10000015-1736409600-1736614800@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:MiEducation Pawsitive Dentistry 'From Charting to Extractions' DESCRIPTION:Course Duration: 2.5 Days\nUser Skill Level: All*\nTime: 8:00 am – 5 pm\nLocation: Toronto \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Dates:\nJanuary 9-11\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*This course is open to enrollment for both DVMs and RVTs.  DVM-RVT Teams signing up and attending together will enjoy a $299 discount on the course fees.   \nREGISTRATION COMING SOON URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/mieducation-pawsitive-dentistry-from-charting-to-extractions-2/ CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Registration-Coming-Soon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241105T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T012345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T013404Z UID:10000011-1730793600-1730998800@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:MiEducation Pawsitive Dentistry 'From Charting to Extractions' DESCRIPTION:Course Duration: 2.5 Days\nUser Skill Level: All*\nTime: 8:00 am – 5 pm\nLocation: miEducation Training and Resource Centre\, Guelph ON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Dates:\nNovember 5 – 7\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*This course is open to enrollment for both DVMs and RVTs.  DVM-RVT Teams signing up and attending together will enjoy a $299 discount on the course fees.   \nWhile you can register independently\, due to the Team Approach to the lesson plans\, DVMs are recommended and encouraged to attend with their technician and vice-versa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this one-day workshop:\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Dental “Toothcamp”! \nThis combined DVM and Veterinary Technician 2.5-day course drills down on the fundamentals of learning and applying dentistry knowledge to enhance your practice. With lectures such as “A Team-Based Approach to Dentistry\,” “Addressing Client Communication Challenges\,” “Maximizing Dentistry Opportunities in Your Practice\,” and “Keeping Dentistry Safe-Ergonomics and Workspace Solutions\,” you can look forward to gaining practical insights and strategies that will directly benefit your work and your patients. Focusing each team on the BIG PICTURE: Happy Clients and Healthy Pets \nMaster the art of oral examination and charting\, using a 4- handed approach and American Veterinary Dental College Abbreviations. Gain confidence in recognizing normal oral anatomy and common pathology. \n\nInstrumentation for periodontal therapy\, root-planing\, and saving teeth.\nPain management through the use of regional nerve blocks\n\nDVM Only Sessions \n\nAnesthesia and pain management of Dentistry Patients\nInteractive Dental Radiographic Interpretation\nTips and Tricks for Making Extractions Less Like “Pulling Teeth” (Canine and Feline Focused)\nBasic and complex canine extraction lab (3 hours)\nBasic and complex feline extraction lab (3 hours)\n\nVeterinary Technician-Focused Sessions \n\nUsing and Maintaining Power Equipment for Dentistry\nInstrumentation and Sharpening\nHomecare Products\, How to Recommend and Teach Clients to Use Them\nHands-on Labs\nUltrasonic scaling and Tooth Polishing Techniques- Sharpening Dental Instruments\nFull-Mouth Dental Radiographs Simplified and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend This Workshop?\n\n\n\n\n\nDoctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) who wish to deepen their dental knowledge and skills.\nRegistered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) seeking to enhance their role in dental procedures and patient care.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend Dental Toothcamp?\n\n\n\n\nBy enrolling in this course\, you will: \n\nGain advanced skills in veterinary dentistry\, ensuring high-quality care for your patients.\nImprove your diagnostic and procedural efficiency\, leading to better patient outcomes.\nFoster a collaborative and effective team environment within your practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Instructors:\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Naomi Hoyer\, DAVDC \nNaomi is a Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist\, Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery\, and Dentistry Service Leader at Colorado State University James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She graduated from CSU with her DVM in 2002 and worked in general practice for 10 years before pursuing speciality training in dentistry. She became board-certified in 2017. She left private practice in 2018 to begin teaching because of her passion for dentistry education. Her professional interests include congenital maxillofacial defects and regional anaesthesia. When she’s not admiring teeth\, she spends time with her family\, running\, hiking\, reading\, or knitting! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenita Altier\, LVT\, VTS (Dentistry) \nBenita began her career in veterinary technology in 1988 and has worked in small animal general medicine\, ophthalmology\, equine and llama neonatal care\, canine reproduction\, and dental speciality. Benita is the current President of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians and a Member at large for the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association. She has contributed to two textbooks on veterinary dentistry and published several articles in professional journals. Through her business\, Pawsitive Dental Education LLC\, she has provided professional dental instruction and consultation to veterinary hospitals and conferences across the US\, Canada\, and China. URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/mieducation-pawsitive-dentistry-from-charting-to-extractions/ LOCATION:miEducation Training and Resource Centre\, Guelph ON\, 650 Woodlawn Road West\, Units 13 & 14\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1K 1B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-4-e1726603737939.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T032638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T032638Z UID:10000013-1728133200-1728147600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Arizona Veterinary Technician Association Oral Pathology Lecture and Lab DESCRIPTION:Benita Altier and Stefanie Perry\, both VTS (Dentistry) technicians\, are offering a four-hour hands-on workshop on oral examination and charting\, free to AZVTA members nominal fee to others. \n \n  URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/arizona-veterinary-technician-association-oral-pathology-lecture-and-lab/ LOCATION:West-MEC Northeast Campus CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-202451.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240909T175953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T180144Z UID:10000017-1727982000-1727985600@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:" Oh my neck hurts\, Ergonomics in Veterinary Dentistry" DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 2024 Thursday\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOften overlooked\, ergonomics when performing dentistry is an essential part of safe work practices. This lecture will cover the basics of understanding how lighting\, magnification\, seating\, and tables can impact the operator’s efficiency\, comfort\, and well-being in and around veterinary dental procedures. \nSponsored by Enova Illumination Minneapolis\, MN \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize and describe work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD)\, often afflicting those who perform dental procedures.\nExamine their own workplaces for overlooked ways that we can change our working environments to implement ergonomics to prevent WRMSD.\nExplain how tables\, seating\, lighting\, and magnification work together to increase operator comfort and safety.\nPropose changes to standard operating procedures to incorporate new ergonomic principles into the daily practice of veterinary dentistry.\nAssess what is working well and determine new ways to reduce WRMSD in theworkplace. URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/oh-my-neck-hurts-ergonomics-in-veterinary-dentistry/ CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education LOCATION:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/oh-my-neck-hurts-ergonomics-in-veterinary-dentistry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T032309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T032309Z UID:10000012-1727251200-1727542800@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Veterinary Dental Forum- Palm Springs DESCRIPTION:Benita is providing wet labs on feline dental radiology\, advanced periodontal therapy for mentees of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians\, and more. URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/veterinary-dental-forum-palm-springs/ LOCATION:Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa\, 44400 Indian Wells Lane\, Indian Wells\, 92210\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pawsitivedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/VDF2024-logo-background_resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T144105 CREATED:20240820T033021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T033021Z UID:10000014-1726772400-1726776000@pawsitivedental.com SUMMARY:Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians: "Practice Safe Dentistry" Patient and Operator Safety for the Veterinary Professional DESCRIPTION:Two virtual learning events on Safety and Ergonomics in Veterinary Dentistry \nSeptember 19\, 2024 Thursday\, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nThis lecture intends to debunk some of the confusion when it comes to keeping ourselves and our patients safe before\, during\, and after dental procedures. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify and discuss risks associated with veterinary dentistry to the veterinary staff.\nList personal protective items that one should always wear when performing dental procedures.\nImplement safety protocols in their own hospital to ensure a reduction of exposure to potentially harmful biological\, chemical\, noise levels\, and radiation.\nAnalyze risks to the patient when undergoing anesthesia for dentistry.\nDevelop safety protocols to ensure patients are properly monitored and vital signs are kept within normal limits before\, during\, and after the procedure.\nPrioritize personal and patient safety. URL:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/washington-state-association-of-veterinary-technicians-practice-safe-dentistry-patient-and-operator-safety-for-the-veterinary-professional/ CATEGORIES:Veterinary Continual Education LOCATION:https://pawsitivedental.com/event/washington-state-association-of-veterinary-technicians-practice-safe-dentistry-patient-and-operator-safety-for-the-veterinary-professional/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR