In-clinic Training
In-Clinic iM3 Training Opportunities
Meet iM3’s Practice Development and Improvement Specialist - Claire Harrison BSc (Hons) RVN VTS (Veterinary Dentistry) AFHEA
Claire is an experienced RVN and gained a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Dentistry in 2013 from the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She is currently the UK’s only VTS (Dentistry) and has worked in both general practice and referral settings.
Claire has a strong interest in teaching and helping develop veterinary dentistry in practice. In addition to providing in clinic training and practice development, Claire is a Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Dentistry at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies where she organises and delivers the small animal dentistry curriculum.
For inquiries or to make arrangements, you can contact us by email at sales@im3dental.com.
CPD Certificates for those who attend the entire session. A full report will also be provided to the practice providing a summary of the training, their achievements and recommendations.
Full day - £1,500
Full Day In-Clinic Training (6-8 delegates)
- Dentistry in practice (common findings and dentistry consultations)
- Dentistry equipment and workspace (utilisation, essential equipment and sharpening techniques)
- Dental assessment and charting techniques
- The periodontal cleaning (ultrasonic cleaning and use of hand instruments)
- Dental radiography- positioning techniques
- Dental radiography- Obtaining full mouth surveys and image interpretation
- Local anaesthetic techniques for dentistry patients
- Free choice practical training
- Discussion and recommendations
Skulls will be available but optimal if practice can source a specimen.
Half day - £1,000
Half Day In-Clinic Training(6-8 delegates)
- Dentistry assessment and cleaning (including charting and ultrasonic cleaning)
- Local anaesthetic techniques for dentistry patients
- Dental radiography- positioning techniques and image interpretation
- Dentistry equipment essentials (organisation and sharpening)
- Discussion and recommendations
Skulls will be available but optimal if practice can source a specimen.
Pricing on request
Customisable In-clinic course suggestions(Pricing on Request)
- Evening seminar (numbers dependent on available space) followed by full day of training (6-8 delegates) covering topics tailored to the clinic’s requirements.
- 2-day visit for larger practices that require training of more than 6-8 staff members or a visit to another branch surgery (i.e Full day course x2).
- 1.5 or 2-day course for practices that would like to include more topics.
Please contact sales@im3dental.com detailing your requirements and we will be happy to assist you with developing the ideal in-clinic training session.
1-2 Hour/topic - £200,00
Webinars 1-2 hours
- Tips on dental radiography.
- The complete dental procedure.
- Dentistry clinics and client compliance.
- Local anaesthesia techniques for dentistry patients.
- Dental equipment and instrumentation.
Pricing on request
Optional follow up support session/remote consultancy(Pricing on request)
- Phone/teams call to discuss developments or obstacles.
- Additional advice on protocols and pricing packages.
- Provision of SOP and training plan templates.
- Support on dentistry requirements for Practice Standards Scheme inspection.
- Advice on teamwork and implementing nurse-led dentistry.
There are a number of topics included in our in-clinic training sessions. With Claire’s expertise these courses educate the team and provide veterinary clinics with the essential skills to develop a successful primary care dentistry service. We aim to help clinical veterinary staff feel more comfortable performing dentistry procedures and improve their confidence and efficiency. Getting the best from your dentistry set up, equipment and time will ensure dentistry is more enjoyable for the whole veterinary team and improve patient care.
A selection of topics covered can be found below:
- X-Ray: Tips & Positioning
- Imaging: Techniques for Accuracy
- Probing, Cleaning & Charting
- Clinic Organization
- Calculating Accurate Pricing
- Support with Equipment: Use & Maintenance of Instruments
- Basic Technical Understanding
If you have any additional questions or specific areas of interest, please feel free to reach out with your inquiries!