Dentistry

Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, shares key pearls on shifting from “dental cleanings” to COPAT, emphasizing prevention, full-mouth radiographs, and more.

A slideshow designed to help veterinarians communicate core dental health concepts clearly and consistently to clients.

To properly address the anatomic and physiologic characteristics of lagomorphs, veterinarians must refine their diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Mary Berg walks through the steps of a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment and shares small, practical changes that may shorten anesthesia time and improve patient outcomes.

Antech Diagnostics unveils RapidRead Dental for Feline and symmetric dimethylarginine testing on its Element i+ platform.

Administration methods and common complications are presented along with barriers and solutions for access to care.

In this Q&A, Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), provides insights on how the right tools help improve patient care and practitioner experience, as well as the work of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Proper dental care can help reduce chronic inflammation and may improve overall systemic health and quality of life.

The Veterinary Oral Health Council determined the product met its standards for effective use in animals, when used as directed.

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM explains that affordable intraoral cameras plus mandatory pre- and post-extraction imaging let general practitioners perform safe, complete dental extractions.

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), discusses the types of dentistry cases that a general practitioner might be more comfortable referring to a specialist.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the importance of dental care for senior pets, addressing periodontal disease, stomatitis, and tooth resorption.

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), discusses how veterinary professionals can choose the best lighting and magnification tools for their individual needs.

FelineVMA is providing the resource that was authored by a task force of board-certified veterinary specialists and a veterinary technician specialist in dentistry.

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), discusses the importance of good posture when caring for patients and how dentistry tools can help.

Veterinary dental expert Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, shares her technique for extracting an upper fourth premolar, in this interview with dvm360.

The top cause is periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC.

The seal is awarded to products that meet the criteria for effectiveness in controlling plaque and/or calculus in dogs and cats.

PRN Pharmacal is marketing and distributing ReGum Vet by prescription in the US. The product has been available internationally since 2023.

The funding will support Gallant’s treatment for refractory feline chronic gingivostomatitis, which is in development.

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the benefits of addressing chronic periodontal disease in older animals by employing “pet-alized” care.

From crunchy kibble to old age excuses, many pet owners fall prey to dental myths that put their animals at risk

Heather Duncan, DVM, DAVDC, discusses her Fetch On-Demand session