Flex forecast: September 2024

On-demand webinars

Efficiency Unleashed: Maximizing Team Performance in Dental Health and Ear Infection Management

• Specialty: General practice
• Speaker: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS
• Sponsor: Nationwide
• RACE-approved: 0.50 CE credit hour

In this focused 30-minute webinar, we'll highlight some of the most common opportunities in general practice to activate enhanced team efficiency: routine dental cleanings and ear infections. You will discover how harnessing the collective strengths of your veterinary health care team can revolutionize patient care, particularly in managing these prevalent conditions. Gain practical strategies to streamline processes and enhance clinical outcomes, empowering veterinarians and health care team members to thrive in the fast-paced veterinary environment. Join us and unlock the full potential of your team for exceptional patient care.

Canine Osteoarthritis: What's New, What Works and What is the Science?

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Speaker: Janice L Huntingford DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA
• Sponsor: Covetrus
• RACE-approved: 0.50 CE credit hour

This lecture is a review of the current pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals used to treat degenerative joint disease pain, how and where they work, their interactions, contraindications and which are the most effective. Current literature will be presented to allow the attendees to make informed choices regarding selection of drugs and nutraceuticals including prescription diets.

Pheromone Use in the Veterinary Practice

• Specialty: Behavior
• Speaker:Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW
• Sponsor: bSerene
• RACE-approved: 0.50 CE credit hour

Pheromones are species-specific chemicals used for communication between individuals of the same species. Pheromone analogues have been commercially available for the management of behavior problems in dogs and cats for more than 20 years. This presentation will review how pheromones work, their effect on animals, and the different canine and feline pheromones currently available. The role of pheromones within the practice for decreasing fear, anxiety, and stress will also be described. The variety of behavior problems that pheromone products can help to manage will also be reviewed.

Introduction to Rigid Endoscopy

• Specialty: Surgery
• Speaker:Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA
• Sponsor: MicroCare
• RACE-approved: 0.50 CE credit hour

This lecture will introduce the audience to the world of rigid endoscopy. We will discuss basic instrumentation and maintenance of equipment, advantages and disadvantages, and indications. We will also review common procedures that are performed. Case examples will be presented.

Inside the Clinic

Introducing “Inside the Clinic,” our real-time clinical case webcasts from clinics across the nation. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer of dvm360, tours veterinary practices to bring you live video coverage of clinical cases from your peers. You’ll discover key takeaways from subject matter experts, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and boost your confidence level to advance your specialty expertise.

Tooth-gether We Succeed: A Team-Centric Approach to Veterinary Dentistry

• Speaker: Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD
• Sponsor: Heart + Paw
• RACE-approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

In this session, we will chat about dentistry and highlight the team at Heart + Paw in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Veterinary dentistry is truly a team effort to provide positive patient outcomes. Join fellow veterinarians in exploring the transformative power of teamwork within the realm of dentistry. This engaging talk will delve into effective communication strategies from the client service representative, practice manager, veterinary technician, and veterinarian. In addition, this session will highlight shared responsibilities and synchronized efforts to elevate your veterinary practice’s dental care, including preoperative planning, dental radiographic techniques, and the appropriate use of dental equipment. The stages of periodontal disease will be discussed and the knowledge that there is no such thing as a routine dental cleaning. Unleash the collective strength of your team as we navigate the intricacies of veterinary dentistry together, fostering a collaborative spirit for optimal patient oral health. Setting up clients for success with dental home care and understanding the significance of the Veterinary Oral Health Council will be highlighted.

Join the Joint Effort in Your Clinic: Multimodal Therapy for Managing Canine Osteoarthritis

• Speakers: Catherine Ruggiero, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), and Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVSMR
• Sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition
• RACE-approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

This program is ideal for all veterinary professionals who want to elevate their expertise in managing osteoarthritis in dogs. Attendees will learn actional education in managing the arthritic dog using multimodal approaches. Real cases and real workflow scenarios will be displayed to show the practical side of education along with client communication. Join us as we uncover the latest advancements and evidence-based practices to improve the lives of aging dogs.

VetXChange®

Tune in to VetXChange—our new clinical interchange. We are bringing the latest clinical insights to the forefront of veterinary medicine from our conversations with the veterinary experts you trust most. Moderated by Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer of dvm360, VetXChange gives you the opportunity to watch, learn, and earn RACE-approved CE credit hours from our clinical video CE series, available exclusively on dvm360 Flex.