Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 126 Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Units: 1.5 Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 110 and 113 with grades of "C" or better Corequisite: VT 120; VT 120 (May have been taken previously) Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305, BIOL 400, and BIOL 440 with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. This course will prepare the student for all aspects of veterinary dental care in dogs and cats appropriate to the veterinary technician. It will include instruction in oral examination, periodontal disease, dental radiology, dental scaling and polishing, and extractions techniques. Laboratories will include using live animals and equipment for student learning and demonstration of hands-on skills. Students will perform dental radiography and prophylaxis on anesthetized animals under the direct supervision of licensed program faculty and staff. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts in the care of the colony animals. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldWed 8:00am–11:15am 