Dr. Amy Thomson (DVM, DAVDC) is back to instruct our Spring VetCircle Dental Extractions Wet Lab! Dr. Amy Thomson, otherwise known as "toothy" is a board certified dentist and oral surgeon at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners. Her professional areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, a multidisciplinary approach to maxillofacial tumours, preserving the function of teeth through periodontics, endodontics and prosothodontics, as well as being passionate about educating pet owners and other veterinary proffessionals. She has and continues to teach both in-person and virtually, as well as contributes to courses, articles and advice to several online platforms.

@toothy.thomson (Instagram)

https://www.toothythomson.ca/

Course Information:

February 28, 2026: Feline Dental Extractions Wet Lab with Dr. Amy Thomson 

• Session 1: 8am - 1pm (for those with limited dental experience)
• Session 2: 12pm - 5pm

March 1, 2026: Canine Dental Extractions Wet Lab with Dr. Amy Thomson

• Session 1: 8am - 1pm (for those with limited dental experience)
• Session 2: 12pm - 5pm

Location: (Office 146 Coworking Space) Suite 100, 146 Thirtieth St, Etobicoke, ON M8W 3C4

 

Agenda:

Morning Sessions:

Both morning sessions are designed for attendees who are new to dentals or have only performed a few. Dr. Amy Thomson will begin with a lecture and demonstration, followed by a step by step three hour hands-on wet lab. Participants will use their own canine or feline cadaver skull and their own high speed drill to learn how to perform an extraction from start to finish.

 

Afternoon Sessions:

The afternoon sessions are designed for attendees with any level of dental extraction experience. Dr. Amy Thomson will begin with a lecture and live demonstration, followed by a hands-on wet lab. During the lab, participants will have three hours to work on their own canine or feline cadaver skull, using a high-speed drill to perform the extractions they choose. Dr. Thomson will provide individualized guidance and support to all 10 attendees throughout the session.

Included in the Registration Fee:

• Cadaver Skull
• High speed dental drill rental, sutures, blade, burs
• Dental Extractions Pack (opportunity to purchase after)
• Dental Loupes (opportunity to purchase after)
• Rubber dental gag
• Lunch and Caffiene!

What you'll need to bring:

• Scrubs or a lab coat
• Your own dental Extractions Pack (optional)
• Your own Headlamp or Dental Loupes (optional)