College of Veterinary Medicine

Description:

Dentistry and oral surgery clinical rotation. The student will join the UW students on a clinical rotation in which the student will help manage the case under the supervision of faculty and residents.

Institutional Resources:

Our Dentistry and Oral Surgery service is made up of two boarded faculty members, three residents and one specialty veterinary technician.

Educational Resources:

We have an extensive library of dental textbooks, journals and online resources.

Rounds are almost daily with a hands-on laboratory opportunity for students on Fridays.

Responsibilities expected of participating students:

The student will assume clinical care-client communication, perform physicals, perform dental cleanings, assist with advanced dental procedures, help make post operative treatment plans and assist with follow up. Dental radiograph positioning will also be taught.

Student Supervision:

8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week

Is housing available to the student?

Short term housing opportunities may be coordinated through the Office of Academic Affairs.

Practice Information:

Dental and Oral Surgery Service, School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2015 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Ph: 608-263-2958
Fax: 608-890-1774

Email: dischj [at] svm [dot] vetmed [dot] wisc [dot] edu
Website: www.vetmed.wisc.edu/home

Signature on file: Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDC/Jason Soukup, DVM, DAVDC
Updated: 02/08/11