Dentistry

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.

Exclusive data points to how veterinary practice has changedand predicts what's in store for the future for the veterinary team.

From image quizzes to journal reviews and updated protocols, heres what your colleagues couldnt get enough of this year.

Bad words matter. And you could be turning off veterinary clients with these weak words and phrases. Use these sample scripts for a fresh approach to dental care.

When it comes to regional nerve blocks in veterinary dentistry, are two bupsbupivacaine and buprenorphinebetter than one?

In which we explore strange new zoonoses, seek out better diagnostics and new treatments, and engineer cats for world peace. (Really.)

Veterinary practices are turning to dentistry as a way to replace lost spay and neuter revenue and encourage regular visits. Heres how to get started.

A CVC attendee gave us a trio of veterinary dental client-compliance tips for you to chew on.

A buildup of calculus and plaque in this area can make a tooth prone to attachment loss, causing serious, painful disease if not caught early.

One 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant explains the thought process behind purchasing a digital dental radiography systemand we show you the profit opportunities if you're still on the fence.

Mark Opperman has two ways you can get your clients to agree to this needed yet expensive veterinary health service.

From fractured retained roots to suture dehiscence, try out these preventive tips from Dr. Matthew Lemmons to make your dental procedures go smoother.

Ignoring the oral health needs of your veterinary patients is not only a missed opportunity to better serve clients and their pets, but a lost opportunity to profit the practice. And here's how you can prove it.

Patients need it. Clients love it. What more do you need to know?

So many selections to choose from. Here's just a sample of how you can make your dental services sing.

You're about to anesthetize a 12-year-old Yorkie with blood pressure issues. 'Nuff said.

Make sure your knowledge of what can go wrong with this natural tooth covering-the hardest substance in the body-isn't too superficial.

Dr. Dave Nicol calls it like he sees it.

How to avoid iatrogenic fracture when removing these tricky teeth.

The old string around the tooth trick won't work with your veterinary patients. But here are some tips to help you slam the door on your fears of tooth extraction.

And ... we wouldn't leave you hanging just with the problems! Here's advice to tackle this trio of Dr. Karen Felsted-identified roadblocks at your veterinary practice in this new video from CVC.

The fun continues on our alphabetic journey through the management of our veterinary patients' oral problems.