This year we are providing hands-on lab experiences with our dental radiograph positioning lab. Unfortunately, our orthopedic fracture and joint instability repair labs were cancelled due to low enrollment. General conference registration is not required for lab registration. However, general conference registration is required for any lecture or exhibit hall entry. If you are interested in a lab that is at full capacity, please email us to be put on the wait list.

Dental Radiograph Positioning Lab – Thursday Nov 12, 2026

Dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. The crown is just the tip of the iceberg. Approximately 42% of dental pathology is found subgingivally or below the gumline. Radiographs will help diagnose pathology that is not visible with the naked eye, confirm suspect pathology, as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client. Dental radiographs can improve the standard of care in your practice and increase your clinic’s revenue. Learn full mouth positioning on a dog and cat, troubleshoot common errors, and labial mounting.

Learning Objectives:
1. Realize the factors necessary for a diagnostic dental radiograph
2. Understand how to identify the appropriate teeth in the radiograph
3. Learn to correctly position the animal, sensor, and tube head for diagnostic radiographs
4. Recognize normal artifacts that may be found

Two offerings of this lab will run on Thursday 11/12:
9:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-4:00p

Instructor Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Sponsored by iM3

2026 Conference Lecture Schedule