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One of the few European universities with a veterinary dentist on staff is the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The veterinary dentistry curriculum for DVM students offers three components in their final year:

1 Theoretical Part: Lectures are supported with audiovisual equipment (PowerPoint presentations and videotapes). The course presents special topics on oral and dental diseases of dogs and cats, as well as horses, rodents, and lagomorphs. Comparative dentistry (herbivores, carnivores, omnivores) is also included. The theoretical part includes the following aspects of dentistry: anatomical and histological characteristics of the oral cavity with an emphasis on teeth and periodontal tissues; the proper performance of dental procedures and treatment outcome(s); and physiology and pathophysiology of the oral cavity, periodontal tissues, and teeth with an emphasis on the relationship between the oral cavity and the patient.

2 Three Practical Cadaver‐Based Sessions For Small Groups: This introductory laboratory course covers the principles of oral examination, oral radiography, routine periodontal treatment, and dental extraction techniques. In addition, diagnostic and treatment procedures for the most common oral problems are discussed. Groups should be no more than three or four students per tutor. Program outline:Session 1: Oral examination, dental charting and periodontal assessment, routine periodontal treatment performed on canine and feline specimens; proper use of periodontal manual instruments and power equipmentSession 2: Principles of oral radiology and radiography; intraoral and extraoral film/sensor positioning in the dog and cat; film processing; dental radiograph interpretation: film orientation, normal radiologic anatomy, and common pathologic findings.Session 3: Local nerve blocks, aseptic techniques, simple and surgical extraction techniques performed on canine specimens; appropriate use and handling of extraction instruments.

3 Two‐Week Elective Clinical Rotation: After having completed the clinical rotation in dentistry and oral surgery, the student should fulfill all requirements described in the Joint EVDS/EVDC Statement on Clinical Competencies in Small Companion Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery (EVDS and EVDC 2014).