Dentistry

Maxillo-facial injuries resulting from hit-by-car trauma can result in both soft and hard tissue damage.

Radiographs produced without distortion are of great use in dentistry and are far easier to interpret than those with superimposed, foreshortened or elongated images.

Based on the history, oral examination and radiographic documentation the working diagnosis is made and a subsequent treatment plan is initiated. An attempt at classifying the underlying etiology of the disease is made.

Dental disease is common in pet rabbits and can produce a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms.

The term "Oral Exam" usually denotes to most practitioners elevation of the patient's lips on the exam table and observing the pathology present.

Vital Pulpotomy is the treatment of choice when treating healthy, freshly exposed pulp in immature animals where the root apex is still open and the dentine wall is thin.

There are many techniques currently employed for mandibular fracture repair.

The success of bone augmentation in periodontal therapy has advanced at an accelerated rate in the past few years.

When a dog or cat presents with lethargy or pale mucous membranes and anemia is suspected, the ultimate treatment and prognosis starts with successfully categorizing the problem.

Topeka, Kan. - 12/4/07 - With oral disease marking the most frequently diagnosed health problems for pets, National Dental Health Month kicks off in February.

Twenty-nine days just aren't enough to get all of your clients on board with dental care. So let's promote dental health for pets year-round with a program to raise awareness.

Six of the most common agents used for managing pain associated with oral surgery in dogs and cats will be discussed in this third article of a series on pain management. They are the opioids (opiates), the Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), the 5-Lox selective NSAIDs, the alpha-2 agonists, the NMDA-receptor antagonists and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Austin, Texas - A consortium of lay equine dentists and their clients lost the first round of legal battles with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME).

Dr. Niemiec illustrates how to obtain dental radiographs using the correct bisecting angle.

Dr. Niemiec demonstrates the right positioning for obtaining dental radiographs of the maxillary canines.

Dr. Niemiec demonstrates how to avoid errors of vertical angulation when taking dental radiographs.

Interpreting dental radiographs is quite similar to interpreting standard radiographs except dental pathologies and radiographic changes may be subtle and some pathologies are unique to the oral cavity. Also, several normal anatomical structures may mimic pathologic changes.

The most important thing you can do to increase the quality of dental care in your practice is to use dental radiography when evaluating patients presented for routine dental care or dental problems.

The use of regional nerve blocks for oral surgery in dogs and cats is synonymous with quality patient care.

After oral surgery, nociceptor response is expected to be greatly enhanced.

The key to providing high-quality oral care is having the knowledge and skills to recommend and deliver appropriate treatment, but without the proper equipment, your ability to perform basic dental procedures, such as periodontal prophylaxis and dental extraction, is compromised.

Daily tooth brushing is an essential part of your pet's health.

The consequences of poor dental health go way beyond bad breath.

I hung up the receiver after explaining to one of my clients why his "normally" undershot Shih Tzu's maxillary incisors needed be removed because they were penetrating the mandibular gingiva.

If your hospital doesn't have a viewer for dental films, you can make a screen by using the cardboard in a large x-ray film box.

Editors Note: In a new series, DVM Newsmagazine asks experts within a variety of veterinary specialties to bust commonly held medical, business or professional myths. This month, we bite into dentistry.

In this series of videos, Dr. Niemiec explains what dental procedures he recommends for puppies and kittens during their first year and his recommendations regarding dental home care and dental radiography.

Dr. Niemiec discusses general dental care in kittens.

Dr. Niemiec discusses the necessary dental procedures in puppies.

Dr. Niemiec provides his recommendations on these dental care basics.