Dentistry

There are 3 common head shapes in the dog and cat.

When working up inflammatory diseases in the cat, it is important to know that at various stages of the disease process, they can display pathogenic behavior that is similar when compared to one another.

The diagnosis and treatment of oral trauma includes the management of jaw fractures and the management of temporomandibular luxations.

Esophagostomy tubes are an option when long term nutritional support is necessary.

A variety of dental lesions can occur as a result of chronic wear or acute trauma including severe dental attrition, fractured teeth, subluxated teeth, avulsed teeth and jaw fractures.

As veterinary technicians we will usually be assisting the doctor with restorative procedures.

Anorexia is a common presenting complaint and dental disease should be considered in any rabbit that presents for anorexia.

We take before-and-after photos of all our dental patients, so clients can see how much the procedure improved their pets' teeth.

Developed in conjunction with Jan Bellows, DVM, DABVP, DAVDC, the first modules in this video educational series include dental charting, cleaning and polishing teeth, dental X-rays, educating clients about dental care at home, and preparing a take-home dental care kit. (1 CE credit)

Geriatric veterinary patients have a variety of health care needs. Topping the list is the need for thorough physical and oral examinations.

This online CE seminar features John F. Huff, DVM, FAVD. (0.5 CE credits)

Enhance your dental practice-an important profit center. This CD-ROM is a professional development program that will suit both veterinarian and veterinary technician/nursing staff. (3 CE credits)

What types of cases do you find most professionally gratifying?

This on-demand course is an intensive study of modern dentistry techniques for dogs and cats. (13.5 CE credits)

Check out our latest issue for stories on dentistry, efficiency, life balance, and much more.

Topeka, Kan. - As part of the Pet Dental Health Month, Hill's Pet Nutrition is co-sponsoring the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign.

The right equipment can make any dental program successful.

Q: How should I treat dentigerous cysts?

See a handout adapted from the one Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, gives to clients to teach proper toothbrushing techniques.

Clients need to brush their pets teeth to prevent dental disease and other illnesses.

Tips from doctors who offer dentistry as demand for other services declines.

Topeka -- Hill?s Pet Nutrition Inc. and a number of veterinary organizations will kick off the 15th annual Pets Need Dental Care, Too campaign on Sunday.

Pet dental health campaign offers free client-education kits and a chance to win a chunk of change.

Bring in a part-time dental specialist to generate revenue and promote dentistry services.

Dental radiology is the cornerstone of quality veterinary dentistry.

When our grandfathers sat us down and told us about the good old days, their memories were very selective.

Kara answers questions about dental health

When discussing dental procedures and home care with a client before a dental appointment, I give the client an OraVet (Merial) brochure with a packet of swabs and an insert on how to introduce the swabs to pets.

To help clients fully appreciate the benefits of dental prophylaxis, we take before-and-after digital photographs.

Offering dental care is a great way to generate revenue in a tough economy.