Improve Veterinary Education is celebrating healthy smiles with free veterinary dentistry CPD

Improve Veterinary Education has been celebrating Pet Dental Health Month this February, shining a spotlight on the essential role of dental care in pet health. Improve Veterinary Education are dedicated to helping veterinary professionals expand their knowledge and skills in veterinary dentistry, so they organised a series of activities focused on advancing expertise in this area. Let's look at some of the free veterinary dentistry CPD they offered as part of the celebration.

Free veterinary dentistry webinars

A highlight of the month-long celebration was the series of informative free CPD webinars they hosted, with lots of vets signing up, The good news is they're still available, so there are links below if you want to get yourself some free CPD.

Webinar “The periodontitis puzzle: are you missing the signs?” 

Led by Andrew Perry BVSc Dip EVDC MRCVS EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, this insightful webinar focused on the signs and management of periodontal disease. Attendees learned about diagnosing this common yet often overlooked condition, receiving the latest knowledge and strategies to improve outcomes for their patients: 

• Periodontal anatomy:  a thorough understanding of the intricate structures of the periodontium, setting a solid foundation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.  

• Aetiology of Periodontal disease:  complex factors that contribute to the development and progression of periodontitis.   

• Diagnostic requirements for Periodontitis: the essential diagnostic techniques for identifying and staging periodontal disease. 

• Management techniques for Periodontal disease:   the latest and most effective management strategies for periodontitis, including scaling and root planning, periodontal surgery, and home care recommendations. 

 Watch the free periodontitis webinar.

Webinar “Mastering Dental X-Rays: A Hands-On Guide"

In this one-hour CPD recorded session, Gerhard Putter, Gerhard Putter, BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery) Dipl.EVDC MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry, a renowned specialist in veterinary dentistry, guided attendees in mastering dental radiography. In this webinar he covered: 

•  Interpreting complex cases and  practical insights through compelling real-life case examples 

• Essential techniques for acquiring high-quality dental radiographs 

• Diagnostic accuracy 

Watch the free dental x-ray webinar.

Giveaway Success

They also did a giveaway, which received enthusiastic participation, with many veterinary professionals entering for a chance to win the iM3 Veterinary Dental Bur Essentials Kit.

More veterinary dentistry CPD

Improve have a wide range of veterinary dentistry CPD on offer, from basic principles to advanced techniques and provide the best care for your patients.

Postgraduate Certificates for Vets

• Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery 
• Postgraduate Certificate in Dentistry and Oral Surgery 

Postgraduate Certificates for Nurses

• Nurse Certificate in Dentistry 

We also published an article by Robyn Lowe RVN helping vet nurses with their dentistry skills as more free veterinary dentistry CPD.

Practical Dentistry CPD Courses

• Feline Dentistry 
• Canine Dentistry 
• Rabbit Dentistry

Or, if you aren't sure what course you'd like, check out our article comparing our veterinary dentistry CPD courses for 2025.

Thank you!

 As they wrap up Pet Dental Health Month, Improve Veterinary Education reflected on the importance of continued education and excellence in veterinary dental care. We’re grateful for the participation and commitment of our community in these activities, and we look forward to supporting further advancements in pet dental health throughout the year!