Dentistry

Knowing the science behind the link between oral disease and systemic health will help you get clients on board with veterinary dental care.

What is the best local anesthetic for intraoral regional analgesia?

Brea, Calif. -- Pet owners spend far more on fixing dental conditions than on preventive dental care, according new data from Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI).

Little Rock, Ark. - Legislation introduced in Arkansas would exclude animal husbandry from the veterinary practice act.

When teeth don't line up correctly, pain and further dental problems are likely.

According to this data, they do.

I have noticed that in my patients that have undergone dental prophylaxis, a yellowish calculus tends to build up along the tooth surfaces-usually within six months of the cleaning.

Regular brushing is key to a pet's overall dental health, so use this handout to help educate your clients about home care.

Promote dental health by showing your clients how to keep their pets' teeth clean.

In which cases is this procedure most successful?

Here are the tips and tricks you need to keep your patients' teeth shining brightly.

I use the tops of syringe containers to hold dental polish.

Keep in mind that eruption is controlled by genetic, environmental, infectious and traumatic factors.

"Functional" abnormalities that don't require treatment.

What are uncomplicated crown-root fractures, and how are they treated?

Can you pinpoint the problem?

Can you identify these common anomalies?

What is the best initial treatment for this condition?

Veterinary dentist Dr. Daniel Carmichael weighs in on whether tooth extraction is viable for treating an aggressive dog.

Make sure you collect-and record-all the important information during this exam, so the veterinarian can make the correct diagnosis and provide the best therapy.

Continuing chronicles illuminating repair techniques used in this particularly challenging case.

When veterinarians think about tooth resorption, the image is generally of a feline patient.

Austin, Texas - The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Why you should always obtain full-mouth radiographs.

Oral disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs and cats. 80% of adult dogs and 70% of adult cats have some form of oral disease. Dental problems are among the top three pet owners concerns in dogs and cats. Calculus and gingivitis are the most common conditions diagnosed by veterinarians in all ages of animals.