43rd Annual Frank W. Jordan Seminar Schedule

9:40-10:30 am | Session 1: Equine periodontal disease diagnosis - 1 CE

10:40-11:30 am | Session 2: Equine periodontal disease treatment - 1 CE

11:30-11:40 am | Break

1:00-1:50 pm | Session 3: What is a COHAT?- 1 CE

Periodontal disease affects the majority of dogs and cats by three years of age, making oral health an important component of overall quality of life. This lecture will describe the components of a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT). The process begins with an awake oral examination and client consultation to help the veterinary team and pet owner understand anticipated findings, treatment needs, and expectations. A thorough anesthetized oral examination is required to obtain complete diagnostic information and develop appropriate treatment recommendations. This includes a comprehensive visual examination, dental imaging, and periodontal probing. A variety of equipment and techniques are available to support these steps. Practical options will be discussed to help the primary care practitioner successfully implement COHATs in clinical practice.

1:50-2:25 pm | Break

2:00-2:50 pm | Session 4: When it is all puppies and kittens – Juvenile problems - 1 CE

Puppies and kittens can present with a variety of oral health abnormalities early in life. Common findings include malocclusions, persistent deciduous teeth, missing or fractured crowns, and other developmental abnormalities. Early recognition and appropriate intervention can help prevent long-term complications. This lecture will review diagnostic approaches and treatment options for these common conditions, with an emphasis on decision-making in the primary care setting.

2:50-3:00 pm | Break

3:00-3:50 pm | Session 5: Common problems – Some are easy to see, and some are not - 1 CE

Recognizing oral pain in veterinary patients can be challenging, but difficulty in detection does not equate to the absence of discomfort. This lecture focuses on identifying common dental pathologies, including tooth fractures, tooth resorption, unerupted teeth, and discolored teeth. Diagnostic considerations and treatment options will be reviewed, with attention to how patient lifestyle, comorbidities, and owner preferences influence case management. Clinical examples will illustrate practical treatment options for pet owners.

3:50-4:00 pm | Break

4:00-4:15pm | Afternoon Q&A Sessions 3-5