In February, Dr. Jennifer Hiebner attended an echocardiography seminar in Arlington, Texas.  The seminar took place at the Academy of Veterinary Imaging, hosted by Sound-Eklin ultrasounds.  There she learned techniques for ultrasound of the heart.  The methods for evaluating anatomy and taking measurements were explained.  She also reviewed the latest treatments for common cardiac problems.  The seminar touched on some views for color Doppler to further evaluate blood flow within the heart.  She plans to return to Texas in the future for further tutorials in Doppler and internal flow evaluation.

On January 30th, 2011, Dr. Jennifer Hiebner attended a continuing education seminar about dentistry in Omaha, NE.  The speaker was Dr. Barron P. Hall, a board certified veterinary dentist.  He discussed normal and abnormal tooth anatomy and positioning.  He also reviewed common dentistry tools and techniques for cleaning and extractions.  Dental radiography techniques and cases were discussed throughout the seminar.  Some cases Dr. Hall spoke about were dogs that needed root canals, surgical tooth extractions, feline tooth resorption (sort of like cavities that cause broken teeth), repairs of fractured jaws due to tooth decay and even braces for growing puppies.  He emphasized that anesthesia is very important to get not only a thorough cleaning but also the best exam and evaluation of the teeth, gums, and complete oral cavity.  For more information, visit the American Veterinary Dental College at www.avdc.org.