A Two-Day Intensive Workshop with Dr. Amy Thomson, DVM, DAVDC
Course Duration: 2 Days
User Skill Level: All*
Time: 8:00 am – 5 pm
Location: miEducation Training and Resource Centre, Guelph ON
Upcoming Dates:
October 30 – 31, 2026 – FULL
February 20-21, 2027
April 24-25, 2027
June 19-20, 2027
November 20-21, 2027
About this course:
Welcome to Dental "Toothcamp"!
Elevate your dental skills with this comprehensive, hands-on two-day workshop designed for veterinary professionals looking to strengthen their confidence and competence in surgical extractions and dental radiography.
Led by board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Amy Thomson (DAVDC), this immersive program blends foundational principles with practical, real-world applications. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of oral anatomy, periodontal disease, dental charting, radiographic technique and interpretation, regional anesthesia, and surgical extraction techniques — all reinforced through guided hands-on experience.
What You’ll Learn
Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and supervised labs, participants will:
- Review detailed dental anatomy and charting principles
- Understand the pathophysiology and progression of periodontal disease
- Master regional dental nerve blocks (lecture, demo, and hands-on practice)
- Refine instrument handling and surgical technique
- Perform surgical extractions including:
- Maxillary fourth premolar
- Maxillary canine
- Mandibular first molar
- Apply principles of gingival flap design, bone removal, tooth sectioning, horizontal elevation, luxation, periosteal release, and tension-free closure
- Learn practical strategies for managing complications, including root fractures
- Capture and interpret diagnostic dental radiographs (maxillary and mandibular)
- Practice labial mounting and radiographic interpretation
- Review real cases and radiographs to strengthen clinical decision-making
- Improve client communication regarding dental procedures and treatment recommendations
Format
This workshop emphasizes skill development through extensive hands-on practice, allowing participants to apply techniques immediately under expert guidance. Radiography and surgical sessions are structured to build both technical precision and clinical confidence.
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
This workshop is ideal for general practitioners and veterinary professionals seeking to improve their proficiency in dental extractions and radiographic interpretation, and to enhance patient outcomes in everyday practice.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Perform dental nerve blocks, obtain diagnostic radiographs, and interpret findings to guide treatment planning
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Execute routine dental extractions using fundamental surgical techniques, including flap design, bone removal, and tooth sectioning
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Identify and manage common complications, including retained or fractured roots
Meet Your Instructor:
Dr Amy Thomson, also known as "Toothy", graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2012 and spent the first 4 years working in a small animal clinic. She enjoyed the dentistry part of her work in general practice and decided to do her residency in dentistry and oral surgery at the University of Wisconsin. She became a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College in 2021. After building a successful mobile practice in Ottawa, the GTA and Kingston for 3 years, she settled in Toronto and joined a speciality hospital until January 2026.
She has now returned to mobile work in Toronto and the GTA, where she provides advanced veterinary dental care in the trusted comfort of clients' GP clinics.
Dr Amy has a passion for teaching dentistry to other veterinary professionals and dedicates some of her free time to creating content, doing online and in person courses and being a member on teaching forums.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What to know, where to stay, and what to bring once you’ve signed up for a course or workshop with miEducation…
We urge all of our attendees coming for one or more days to Guelph to book their stay at the Stone Road Delta Inn and Conference. Enjoy a convenient, comfortable stay at the miEducation Corporate Rate. Please see our Amenities page under the Contact tab for more information and to reserve your room.
Most of our workshops and multi-day courses begin at approximately 8:30 or 9:00 am. Expect each day of wet-labs to end at around 3:30 or 4 pm. A full course agenda is always sent a week or two ahead of your course date. If you don’t receive one, please email us!
If you don’t wish to rent a car from the airport, Uber, Lyft (ride share apps) and good old fashioned airport taxis are readily available once you land. If you opt for Red Car Service, this must be booked directly a head of time. Once in Guelph, transportation via ride share apps, taxis or public transit are good options. Our facility is easily accessible by Hwy 6 and is a short drive up from highway 401.
Yes, there will be light breakfast foods such as muffins, pastries, fresh fruit salad and yoghurt available when you arrive in the morning for your course. included in your course fees are lunches, served buffet style, during your time in the classroom. This will range from hot meals to sandwiches and wraps. If you have any special dietary requests due to allergies, lifestlye or religious observances, please let us know via email ahead of time. We are happy, and able to, accomodate
What should you bring with you to an miEducation course or workshop? Just yourself and an eagerness to learn! We provide course material, booklets and pens for note taking. If student material is in electronic format, you will recieve it via email 24 hrs prior to the course. With downloaded material, you also recommend bringing your laptop, or tablet to follow along with. All information on course material and information is sent out in emails – if you do not see an info email from us, please let us know.
During the wet labs, wear what you are most comfortable working in. Crocs, clogs or comfortable footwear are a good idea! Scrubs are fine during ultrasound labs, but not necessary due to the nature of the scan labs. If you are attending a surgical or dental course, scrubs are definitely a good idea. We also provide gowns, gloves and masks as needed.
Most miEducation courses and workshops offered at the training facility have been approved by RACE and OAVT. You will receive a personalized CE certificate before you leave at the end of the course.
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