Description
Periodontal disease is the most ubiquitous disease of small animals. in this workshop you will attain foundation knowledge to propel you into lifelong management of your patients.
Key Skills:
- Learning to manage periodontal disease without constant extractions
- Understanding root planing and the tools necessary to provide this
- Understanding the foundations for restoratives
Pre-requisites:
- A base understanding of periodontal disease
- Ability to take intraoral radiographs
- Understanding of regional anaesthesia used in dentistry
- An base understanding of dental anatomy and terminology
Speaker Biography
Dr. Kirsten L Hailstone
BSc BVMS DAVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist Registered Veterinary Specialist
Dr. Kirsten Hailstone is a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, with a diploma from The American Veterinary Dental College, achieved in 2022 under the mentorship of Dr. David Clarke She is a director and owner at Adelaide Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Services where she works alongside a surgical registrar with the ECVS. At AVDOS Surgery and Dentistry combine to provide thoughtful solutions for complex companion animal oral and facial diseases and malocclusions.
In her role, Dr. Hailstone oversees the referral department offering treatment in orthodontics, facial fractures, treatment of oral and maxillofacial neoplasia, endodontics, periodontics, restoratives, and medical concerns involving the head and oral cavity of companion animals.
Value to your practice
Value to Your Practice
Transform Your Standard of Dental Care Periodontal disease remains the most prevalent condition in small animal medicine, yet it offers one of the greatest opportunities for practice growth and patient advocacy. By attending this workshop, you will move beyond basic extractions and transition into a high-level tooth-preservation model.
By integrating these advanced techniques, your practice will benefit from:
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Enhanced Patient Longevity: Gain the foundational expertise to stabilize disease and promote periodontal reattachment, shifting your focus from reactive surgery to proactive, lifelong management.
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Reduced Extraction Rates: Master the specialized instrumentation and root planing techniques that allow you to save teeth previously considered “lost,” building immense trust with your clients.
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Expanded Clinical Capabilities: Navigate the “sea of dental materials” with confidence. Our hands-on restorative lab equips you with the practical skills to immediately add restorative procedures to your clinical armamentarium.
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Cutting-Edge Clinical Standards: Stay ahead of the curve with “hot off the press” protocols and evidence-based strategies that ensure your practice remains at the forefront of modern veterinary dentistry.
Event Details
Date: November 20, 2026
End time: 17:00 AEDT
Venue: Advanced Centre for Education (ACE) Facility
Coordinates: -33.8090606251281, 151.14915218091693
Directions: 21 Chaplin Dr, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia
Phone: 1800 960 300
Email: info@practicalcpd.com.au
