70% of cats and dogs over the age of 3 years suffer from periodontal disease. Dental health is fundamental to the overall well-being of cats and dogs but there is an enormous amount of undiagnosed dental disease.

Pfizer Animal Health is committed to supporting veterinary professionals in the provision of high calibre dental services for animals, and this support is provided through the Dental Leadership Course.

The Dental Leadership Course

The dental leadership course is an educational programme produced by Pfizer Animal Health with the kind assistance of Norman Johnston. The course aims to provide the fundamentals for the treatment of dental disease. It covers topics such as anatomy, preventative treatment, periodontal disease, the dental workplace, equipment, radiography, economics and marketing veterinary dentistry. By completing the course you will join a select group of professionals who have enhanced their dentistry skills.

The course contributes 10 hours continuing professional development of the 35 hours recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. There are multiple choice questions at the end of all chapters to test your knowledge. Once you have successfully completed the course, you graduate as a Dental Leader and receive a certificate signed by Norman Johnston and Colin Baxter, President BVDA, in recognition of your newly acquired knowledge.

There are 2 course books available:

• The Dental Leadership Course for Veterinary Surgeons
• The Dental Leadership Course for Veterinary Nurses

If you would like to be nominated as the Dental Leader for your practice and wish to complete the course, please telephone your local Pfizer Territory Manager.