Dentistry

Veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows compiled this list of food, treats and more that are proven effective in maintaining the health of pets' teeth.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

How many pets are getting adequate dental care at your practice?

You have to have a solid understanding of the basicsand whats normalbefore you can leap to abnormal, says Dr. Barden Greenfield.

An in-depth look at what can go wrong during a dental procedure and how much to share with veterinary clients.

Don't short-change the hard work that goes into dental work by calling it just a "cleaning" in front of clients. Two veterinary dentists sound off on their favorite terminologyand why.

If your patient has a gray, pink, purple or blue tooth, dont just tell the owner to keep an eye on it. An intrinsically stained tooth is more than just a cosmetic issue, and the associated disease is often painful.

Percolation-save it for your coffee, not for tooth fractures.

Dr. Barden Greenfield can help you turn the tragedy of this particularly difficult extraction into a triumphant victory.

Not all canine dental treats are created equal. Use this chart in your veterinary hospital to help dog owners find the best chews for their pets.

That dreaded moment when you peer into a patient's mouth and see what might be a tumor. Have the following questions been on the tip of your tongue? We've got the answers from veterinary oncologist Dr. Laura Garrett.

Test your skills at assessing troubled teeth with this quick veterinary dentistry quiz.

CVC educator Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (dentistry) makes the case for patient safety.

A big bonus of a thorough veterinary oral examination: You can spot oral tumors as well. The downside: You may spot an oral tumor.

When hair becomes embedded in the oral cavities of your veterinary patients, it can cause inflammation and the destruction of periodontal attachment. Know where to look for it, how to treat it and how to keep it from recurring.

If pets in your veterinary clinic are plagued by plaque, take a moment to review Dr. Barden Greenfields advice on pockets, probing and why you should always keep a backup scaler tip.

Your clients are motivated to give their periodontal disease-stricken pets home care treatment. Heres what CVC speaker and dentistry expert Vickie Byard suggests you tell them.

Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry), demonstrates her preferred method of obtaining these images.

Five reasons you'll be over the moon about that veterinary dental radiography unit.

If cleanings and extractions aren't flowing like water spray during dental procedures, let veterinry dentistry advocate Dave Nicol, BVMS, get you pumped.

A collection of our top tips about veterinary dental care, including getting clients to embrace this important aspect of their pets' health and best practices once you're ready to roll.

Digital radiography has the better image, says dentistry-focused veterinarian Dave Nicol, BVMS. But, boy, those computed radiography cassettes are a lot cheaper for the veterinary practice manager to replace if something goes south.

The tooth-seeking adventure continues with Mary Berg and the deceptive dental radiograph discovery.

As you are readily familiar, if this vital oral tissue that protects the teeth becomes inflamed, a progressive and painful disease can develop if not halted with good dental care.

Handy dos and donts from a veterinary dentist to make sure your next extraction case isnt a pain.