Become a professional in one of the most in-demand fields of the moment: train in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals with this comprehensive online Postgraduate diploma”

The Postgraduate diploma in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals is a response to the needs and demands of veterinary clinicians who, based on the high number of cases they encounter, seek to offer the best service to their patients. 

Within veterinary oncology, oral cancer is a common occurrence, although very often it can be hard to identify it and differentiate it from other oral pathologies. Due to its poor prognosis and aggressive nature when it is a malignant neoplasm, it is essential to identify it correctly, differentiate it from other oral conditions that may appear to be oral cancer and treat it in time, since, on certain occasions, early diagnosis can make the difference between life and death. 

The teaching team that makes up the Postgraduate diploma in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals is composed of veterinary professionals who are specialists in the different subjects taught in the course. They have extensive experience both at a teaching and practical level, familiar with university training, teaching courses, degrees and different Postgraduate diploma related to the veterinary profession, and specifically Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals . These lecturers are active professionals, both at university and clinical level, working in leading veterinary centres and participating in various research projects. 

The modules developed in the Postgraduate diploma in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals have been selected with the aim of offering the veterinary clinician the possibility of taking a step further in their future as a specialist in Dentistry and to develop specialized theoretical and practical knowledge to confidently face any oral and maxillofacial procedure that they may encounter in their daily practice. 

The advanced knowledge developed in this Postgraduate diploma is supported by the clinical experience of the authors, as well as scientific articles and publications directly related to the modern day veterinary dentistry sector. 

This Postgraduate diploma provides students with all the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to safely tackle any oral and maxillofacial procedure in the studied species. 

Nowadays, the possibility of coordinating the veterinary clinician's working life with a Postgraduate diploma is highly valued and valuable, and this course meets this requirement, in terms of teaching quality. The online format allows students to balance their work and academic life, and meets the demands and requirements of the veterinary professional. 

A Postgraduate diploma that will enable you to work in all fields of Veterinary Dentistry with the competence of a high-level professional”

This Postgraduate diploma in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals offers you the advantages of a high-level scientific, teaching, and technological course. These are some of its most notable features: 

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

Receive complete and appropriate training in Veterinary Dentistry with this highly effective Postgraduate diploma and open new paths to your professional progress"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with the training update we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will cover the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will put the practical knowledge derived from their own experience at the service of the course: one of the differential qualities of this course. 

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Postgraduate diploma in Surgical and Oncologic Pathology in Small Animals . Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. This way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your training.  

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice learning: with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and consolidate learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

You will be supported by the experience of expert professionals who will contribute their experience in this area to the program, making this training a unique opportunity for professional growth"

The contents of this program have been developed by the different experts on this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field.  
A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.   

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Dentistry in Canine Veterinary

1.1. Veterinary Dentistry 

1.1.1. History of Veterinary Dentistry  
1.1.2. Basis and Fundamentals of Veterinary Dentistry 

1.2. Equipment and Materials in Veterinary Dentistry 

1.2.1. Equipment 

    1.2.1.1. Basic Equipment  
    1.2.1.2. Specific Equipment 

1.2.2. Materials 

    1.2.2.1. Basic Instruments 
    1.2.2.2. Specific Instruments 
    1.2.2.3. Fungibles 
    1.2.2.4. Methods of Oral Impression Preparation 

1.3. Oral Examination 

1.3.1. Medical History 
1.3.2. Oral Examination with the Patient Awake 
1.3.3. Oral Examination with Sedated or Anaesthetised Patient 
1.3.4. Records 

1.4. Pediatric Dentistry 

1.4.1. Introduction 
1.4.2. Development of the Deciduous Dentition 
1.4.3. Change of Dentition 
1.4.4. Deciduous Persistence 
1.4.5. Supernumerary Teeth 
1.4.6. Agenesis 
1.4.7. Dental Fractures 
1.4.8. Malocclusions  

1.5.  Periodontal Disease 

1.5.1. Gingivitis 
1.5.2. Periodontitis 
1.5.3. Pathophysiology of Periodontal Disease 
1.5.4. Periodontal Profilaxia 
1.5.5. Periodontal Therapy 
1.5.6. Postoperative Care 

1.6.  Oral Pathologies  

1.6.1. Enamel Hypoplasia 
1.6.2. Halitosis 
1.6.3. Tooth Wear 
1.6.4. Dental Fractures 
1.6.5. Oronasal Fistulas 
1.6.6. Infraorbital Fistulas 
1.6.7. Temporomandibular Joint  
1.6.8. Cranio-Mandibular Osteopathy  

1.7. Dental Extraction 

1.7.1. Anatomical Concepts 
1.7.2. Indications 
1.7.3. Surgical Management 
1.7.4. Flaps 
1.7.5. Post-Operative Treatment

1.8. Endodontics  

1.8.1. Basis of Endodontics 
1.8.2. Specific Materials 
1.8.3. Indications 
1.8.4. Diagnosis 
1.8.5. Surgical Technique 
1.8.6. Post-Operative Care 
1.8.7. Complications 

1.9. Orthodontics 

1.9.1. Occlusion and Malocclusion  
1.9.2. Principles of Orthodontics 
1.9.3. Orthodontic Treatment 
1.9.4. Esthetics and Restoration 

1.10. Maxillofacial Fractures 

1.10.1. Emergencies 
1.10.2. Stabilisation of the Patient 
1.10.3. Clinical Examination 
1.10.4. Treatment                

1.10.4.1. Conservational Treatment  
1.10.4.2. Surgical Management 

1.10.5. Therapeutics and Postoperative Care 
1.10.6. Complications

Module 2. Dentistry in Feline Veterinary 

2.1. General Basis of Feline Dentistry 

2.1.1. Introduction  
2.1.2. Dental Equipment 

2.1.2.1. Basic Equipment  
2.1.2.2. Specific Equipment 

2.2. Materials and Instrumentation for Felines   

2.2.1. Basic Instruments  
2.2.2. Specific Instruments 
2.2.3. Fungibles 
2.2.4. Methods of Oral Impression Preparation 

2.3. Oral Examination and Assessment of the Cat  

2.3.1. Medical History 
2.3.2. Oral Examination with the Patient Awake 
2.3.3. Oral Examination with Sedated or Anaesthetised Patient 
2.3.4. Registration and Odontogram 

2.4. Periodontal Disease 

2.4.1. Gingivitis 
2.4.2. Periodontitis 
2.4.3. Pathophysiology of Periodontal Disease 
2.4.4. Gingival and Alveolar Bone Retraction 
2.4.5. Periodontal Profilaxia 
2.4.6. Periodontal Therapy 
2.4.7.  Postoperative Care 

2.5. Feline Oral Pathology 

2.5.1. Halitosis 
2.5.2. Dental Traumatism 
2.5.3. Cleft Palate 
2.5.4. Dental Fractures 
2.5.5. Oronasal Fistulas 
2.5.6. Temporomandibular Joint  

2.6. Feline Gingivostomatitis 

2.6.1. Introduction 
2.6.2. Clinical Signs  
2.6.3. Diagnosis 
2.6.4. Complementary Tests 
2.6.5. Medical Treatment 
2.6.6. Surgical Management 

2.7. Feline Dental Resorption 

2.7.1. Introduction 
2.7.2. Pathogenesis and Clinical Signs 
2.7.3. Diagnosis 
2.7.4. Complementary Tests 
2.7.5. Treatment 
2.7.6. Treatment        

2.8. Dental Extraction 

2.8.1. Anatomical Concepts 
2.8.2. Indications 
2.8.3. Anatomical Particularities 
2.8.3. Surgical Management 
2.8.5. Odontosection  
2.8.4. Flaps 
2.8.5. Post-Operative Treatment 

2.9. Endodontics  

2.9.1. Basis of Endodontics 
2.9.2. Specific Materials 
2.9.3. Indications 
2.9.4. Diagnosis 
2.9.5. Surgical Technique 
2.9.6. Post-Operative Care 
2.9.7.  Complications 

2.10. Maxillofacial Fractures 

2.10.1. Emergencies 
2.10.2. Stabilisation of the Patient 
2.10.3. Clinical Examination 
2.10.4. Treatment                
2.10.5. Therapeutics and Postoperative Care 
2.10.6. Complications 

Module 3. Oncology in Small Animal Dentistry

3.1. Oral Cancer

3.1.1. Aetiology of Cancer
3.1.2. Cancer Biology and Metastasis
3.1.3. Diagnostic Procedure in Oral Oncology (clinical stage):

3.1.3.1. Oncological Examination
3.1.3.2. Cytology/Biopsy
3.1.3.3. Diagnostic Imaging

3.1.4. Paraneoplastic Syndromes
3.1.5. Oral Cancer Treatment Overview

3.1.5.1. Surgery
3.1.5.2. Radiotherapy
3.1.5.3. Chemotherapy

3.1.6. Overview of Oral Cancer Prognosis

3.2. Radiotherapy 

3.2.1. What is Radiotherapy
3.2.2. Mechanisms of Action
3.2.3. Modalities of Radiotherapy
3.2.4. Side Effects

3.3. Chemotherapy

3.3.1. Cellular Cycle
3.3.2. Cytotoxic Agents 

3.3.2.1. Mechanism of Action
3.3.2.2. Administration
3.3.2.3. Side Effects

3.3.3. Anti-Angiogenic Therapies
3.3.4. Targeted Therapy

3.4. Electrochemotherapy 

3.4.1. What is Electrochemotherapy
3.4.2. Mechanism of Action
3.4.3. Indications

3.5. Benign Oral Tumors 

3.5.1. Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma
3.5.2. Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma
3.5.3. Odontogenic Tumours
3.5.4. Osteomas

3.6. Canine Oral Melanoma

3.6.1. Pathophysiology of Oral Melanoma
3.6.2. Biological Behavior
3.6.3. Diagnostic Procedure
3.6.4. Clinical Status
3.6.5. Management

3.6.5.1. Surgery
3.6.5.2. Radiotherapy
3.6.5.3. Chemotherapy
3.6.5.4. Other treatments

3.6.6. Prognosis

3.7. Canine Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

3.7.1. Physiopathology of Canine Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3.7.2. Biological Behavior
3.7.3. Diagnostic Procedure
3.7.4. Clinical Status
3.7.5. Treatment

3.7.5.1. Surgery
3.7.5.2. Radiotherapy
3.7.5.3. Chemotherapy
3.7.5.4. Other treatments

3.7.6. Prognosis

3.8. Canine Oral Fibrosarcoma

3.8.1. Physiopathology of Canine Oral Fibrosarcoma
3.8.2. Biological Behavior
3.8.3. Diagnostic Procedure
3.8.4. Clinical Status
3.8.5. Treatment

3.8.5.1. Surgery
3.8.5.2. Radiotherapy
3.8.5.3. Chemotherapy
3.8.5.4. Other treatments

3.8.6. Prognosis

3.9. Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

3.9.1. Physiopathology of Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3.9.2. Biological Behavior
3.9.3. Diagnostic Procedure
3.9.4. Clinical Status
3.9.5. Treatment

3.9.5.1. Surgery
3.9.5.2. Radiotherapy
3.9.5.3. Chemotherapy
3.9.5.4. Other treatments

3.9.6. Prognosis

3.10. Other Oral Tumours

3.10.1. Osteosarcoma
3.10.2. Lymphoma
3.10.3. Mastocytoma
3.10.4. Tongue Cancer
3.10.5. Oral Tumours in Young Dogs
3.10.6. Multilobular Osteochondrosarcoma

Module 4. Oral Cavity Surgery in Small Animals 

4.1. Surgical Pathology and Surgery of the Cheeks and Lips

4.1.1. Chewing Injuries
4.1.2. Lacerations
4.1.3. Lip Avulsion
4.1.4. Necrosis
4.1.5. Cheilitis and Dermatitis
4.1.6. Inappropriate Salivation
4.1.7. Tight Lip
4.1.8. Cleft Lip

4.2. Surgical Pathology and Tongue Surgery

4.2.1. Congenital Disorders
4.2.2. Infectious Disorders
4.2.3. Trauma
4.2.4. Miscellaneous
4.2.5. Neoplasms and Hyperplastic Lesions

4.3. Oropharyngeal Disorders

4.3.1. Dysphagia 
4.3.2. Penetrating Wounds to the Pharynx

4.4. Surgical Pathology of the Tonsils

4.4.1. Tonsillar Inflammation
4.4.2. Tonsillar Neoplasia

4.5. Surgical Pathology of the Palate

4.5.1. Congenital Defects of the Palate

4.5.1.1. Cleft Lip
4.5.1.2. Paladar hendido

4.5.2. Acquired Defects of the Palate

4.5.2.1. Oro-Nasal Fistula
4.5.2.2. Trauma

4.6. Surgical Pathology of the Salivary Glands in the Dog

4.6.1. Surgical Diseases of the Salivary Glands
4.6.2. Sialocele
4.6.3. Sialoliths
4.6.4. Salivary Gland Neoplasia
4.6.5. Surgical Management 

4.7. Oncological Surgery of the Oral Cavity in Dogs and Cats

4.7.1. Sample Collection
4.7.2. Benign Neoplasms
4.7.3. Malignant Neoplasms
4.7.4. Surgical Treatment 

4.8. Surgical Pathology of the TMJ.Surgical Pathology of the TMJ 

4.8.1. Temporomandibular Joint Dysplasia
4.8.2. Fractures and Dislocations

4.9. Introduction to Jaw Fractures

4.9.1. Principles of Fracture Repair
4.9.2. Biomechanics of Jaw Fractures
4.9.3. Techniques in the Treatment of Fractures

4.10. Mandibular Fractures in the Dog and Cat

4.10.1. Fractures of the Jaw
4.10.2. Fractures of the Maxillofacial Region
4.10.3. Common Problems in Fracture Repair
4.10.4. Most Frequent Post-Surgical Complications

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"