EVDC Study Days at the EVDF
As part of the EVDF, EVDC provides pre- and post-congress practical and theory training in the form of ‘Study Days’, in addition to contributing to the main scientific programme of the congress. These technique focussed wetlabs are primarily for residents to undergo specific training under supervision and direction of Diplomates, but are open to all vets to attend. The Study Days comprise in-depth training sessions with either a half day or full day committed to practical training in specific techniques and procedures in veterinary dentistry.
Venue and bus transportation
Buses will be foreseen to bring you from the Congress Centre to the study day venue.
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EVDC Study Days in Porto
Thursday 7 May 2026
SMALL ANIMAL PROGRAMME:
Study daysTime morning wetlabs: 09.00-12.00
Time afertnoon wetlabs: 13.00-16.00
Early registration fee: €450 excl. VAT
Late registration fee: €520 excl. VAT
MORNING PROGRAMME
Basic Oncological Surgery
Main tutor: Kipp Wingo
Helping tutor: TBC
Participants will learn the basics of oncological surgery. They will be exposed to the techniques of marginal mandibulectomy, segmental mandibulectomy, and a segmental maxillectomy with the intent of en block excision of neoplastic lesions.
Participants should have read the provided step-by-step for those procedures prior to the wet lab.
Basic Palatal Surgery
Main tutor: Alix Freeman
Helping tutor: TBC
This workshop will include the following learning outcomes: successfully identify palatal anatomy, Determine the most appropriate technique for fistula or cleft repair based on computed tomography images, Understand the different techniques for closure of acquired and congenital palatal defects, Perform oronasal fistula and orofacial cleft repair using overlapping flaps, Describe how to achieve a cleft repair or oronasal fistula repair without tension, Be able to discuss complications and post-surgical management with the client.
Advanced periodontal surgery
Main tutor: Loïc Legendre
Helping tutor: TBC
This workshop will cover external bevel gingivectomy, internal bevel gingivectomy, lateral sliding flap, apically positioned flap without and with osteotomy.
List of exercises include External bevel gingivectomy using finishing or rough diamond burs, Lateral sliding flap to cover a canine or a carnassial, apically positioned flap using both the Wiggs and the Summer Dress techniques.
Clinicopathological correlations in oral and maxilofacial veterinary medicine – case-based discussion
Main tutor: Natasha Vapniarsky
Helping tutor: TBC
For this session you will need to bring just your precious self and your curiosity while I will guide you through the purple-pink microscopic world of oral histopathology.
The objectives of this session are to introduce you to the best practice of oral and maxillofacial specimen submission to histopathology to enhance the enhance the diagnostic yield of your submission. You will also obtain a basic understanding of normal oral histology along with some classic examples of inflammatory and neoplastic pathologic conditions.
List of exercises: recognition of normal epithelium, identifying the pathologic process, distinguishing between neoplastic, non-neoplastic, and inflammatory conditions.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
Mastering Challenging Oncologic Surgeries – Extensive Composite Maxillectomies (intra-oral extral approach) and Total Mandibulectomies
Main tutor: Stephanie Goldschmidt
Helping tutor: Boaz Arzi
This workshop will include the following exercises: Combined intraoral-extraoral approach to composite caudal maxillectomy, Total mandibulectomy, Caudal maxillectomy with orbitectomy (time permitting). Participants should have read the provided step-by-step for those procedures prior to the wet lab.
The use of locorregional flaps for the closure of palatal defects
Main tutor: Mihai Guzu
Helping tutor: Maëva Giacomazzi
This workshop will include the following exercises for increasing size of palatal defects: monopediculated mucoperiosteal flap, bipediculated mucoperiosteal flap (von Langenbeck technique), anterograde Facial artery-based Myo-Mucosal (FAMM) flap and deep temporal myo-fascial flap.
Temporary Crown extensions to Correct Linguoverted Mandibular Canines in Dogs
Main tutor: Sig Storli
Helping tutor: Emilia Jennings
The Course participants will become familiar with: Fabrication of temporary crown extensions (TCE) to correct linguoverted mandibular canine teeth in dogs, Consequences for not treating this condition, Correct patient selection, Guidance of owners (home care instructions), Safe removal of TCE.
Rabit advanced dental surgery – practical training
Main tutor: Vladimir Jekl
Helping tutor: TBC
This advanced course will provide hands-on experience for practitioners with intermediate or advanced knowledge in rabbit facial surgeries. Different surgical approaches to maxillary and mandibular odontogenic abscesses will be shown in the introductory lecture using high-quality images and video tutorials. After the introductory lecture, the participants will practice these techniques on rabbit cadavers. The course aims to gain confidence in odontogenic abscess treatment and to improve surgical skills in cases of advanced maxillofacial surgeries in rabbits.
Participants should have read the provided step-by-step for those procedures prior to the wet lab.
Techniques for complex extractions
Main tutor: Lisa Mestrinho
Helping tutor: Aurora Mateo
This wet lab will provide practical experience in performing complex dental extractions in small animals, focusing on surgical approaches that minimize trauma and promote optimal healing. Through guided instruction and supervised exercises, attendees will refine their skills in flap design, bone removal, tooth sectioning, and alveolar management. List of exercises: Flap creation for successful closure of maxillary molar extraction, extraction of retained roots in the mandible and mandibular canal, radiographic guidance techniques to retrieve root fragments and perform ectopic tooth extractions.
EQUINE PROGRAMME:
Time morning wetlabs: 09.00-12.00
Time afertnoon wetlabs: 13.00-16.00
Early registration fee: €450 excl. VAT
Late registration fee: €520 excl. VAT
Below wetlab will be held in the morning + afternoon
TBC
Main tutor: TBC
Helping tutor: TBC
Full day
Time: 09.00-16.00 hrs
Early registration fee: TBC
Late registration fee: TBC
Advanced Extraction Aided by Coronectomy and Sectioning and Ancillary Techniques to Perform Oral Extraction
Main tutor: Travis Henry
Helping tutors: Denis Verwilghen
Nurse Dry lab
Time: 09.00-12.00
Main tutor: Ingrid Tundo
Helping tutors: Line Vadstein
Price: €100 excl. VAT
Practical Dental Nursing Skills in Veterinary Dentistry
This practical course, taught by Ingrid Tundo (DVM, Dipl. EVDC) and Line Vadstein Bleken (Dyrepleier VTS – Dentistry), is designed for veterinary nurses who want to improve their skills and confidence in dentistry. Combining short theory sessions with hands-on practice on cadaver specimens, participants will learn patient preparation, anaesthesia support, dental charting, scaling and polishing, and radiography assistance. Guided by experienced tutors, this course offers realistic training to help nurses support dental and oral procedures effectively in daily practice.