Description
Some prior experience with clinical dental cases, particularly extractions, is recommended, along with a foundational understanding of small animal dentistry.
Key Skills:
- A preliminary discussion around structure and function within the feline oral cavity will help expand on foundational knowledge
- Extraction technique will be discussed including strategies to avoid complications. (The afternoon workshop session each day will allow attendees to practice these techniques)
- A practical approach to maxillofacial trauma discussing and practicing minimally invasive jaw fracture fixation methods
- Develop a sound knowledge of dental anatomy and function
- Perform a full oral health assessment, including recognition of common diseases
- Know when to save teeth rather than extract teeth
- Develop confidence in recognising and treating feline-specific diseases
- Confidently take diagnostic radiographs
- Recognise normal anatomy and interpret common dental pathology on dental radiographs
- Know where and how to place dental nerve blocks and understand potential complications and how to avoid them
- Confidently perform dental extractions, and design appropriate periodontal flaps for surgical extractions
- Understand how to minimise and prevent extraction complications
Speaker Biography
Dr. Angus Fechney
BVSc, Diplomate AVDC. Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™. Companion Animal Dental Service.
Dr Angus Fechney currently runs a small animal dental referral business based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. In 2014 he finished a six-year stint coordinating primary clinical companion animal service and final year undergraduate teaching within the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. After completing a residency program, he passed his American Board exams in Small Animal Dentistry in 2022. He currently teaches dentistry to the senior vet students at Massey as well as providing referral dental services visiting several clinics around central New Zealand.
Angus has several years of experience teaching veterinary colleagues in a practical setting and is passionate about all things dental
Dr. Crystal C. Loh
BSc Hons, DVM, MANZCVS (SA Dentistry & Oral Surgery), DAVDC. Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™(Diplomate of the AVDC)
Dr. Crystal Loh graduated in 2007 from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, before completing a 1-year internship at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, before moving to New Zealand where she practiced as a general practitioner for over 10 years. In 2016, Dr. Loh acquired memberships through the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery.
Following this, she embarked on a full time dental residency, and in 2022, Dr. Loh successfully completed her written and practical board examinations, based in the USA, thus satisfying all the requirements to become accepted as a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr. Loh has wide experience speaking and teaching, having lectured across New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Dr. Loh currently operates a mobile specialty dental referral service in the Waikato, working out of multiple locations. She loves providing support and education to referring veterinarians through case discussions and teaching, and thoroughly enjoys sharing her passion for veterinary dentistry.
Value to your practice
Enhance your confidence in performing complex feline dental extractions and know when extraction isn’t the best option. Develop practical skills for managing maxillofacial trauma cases, and gain a thorough understanding of dental radiographic techniques and interpretation, even if you have limited prior experience or equipment access.
Accommodation
There are 2 suggested accommodation options which are a 5 minute drive from the workshop venue and 15 minutes to Auckland airport, including:
- Ramada Manukau
- The Sebel Manukau : The Sebel is pleased to offer a 12% discount on their Best Available Rate. Simply contact The Sebel directly and mention ‘Practical CPD Workshop – 12% off Best Available Rate’, and their team will apply the discount when processing your booking.
Event Details
Start date: June 18, 2026
End date: June 19, 2026
Start time: 08:30
End time: 17:00
Venue: Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
Coordinates: -37.004418, 174.866307
Directions: 23 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104
