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|Articles|November 1, 2008

Idea Exchange: Before-and-after dental photos

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

To help clients fully appreciate the benefits of dental prophylaxis, we take before-and-after digital photographs. When a client comes in to pick up a pet, he or she meets with the technician who performed the prophylaxis to discuss the procedure, the results of the blood work, and preventive care. The client receives a photo of the pet's clean teeth and the opportunity to compare it to the before photo. The client leaves really understanding the value of the services provided.

Dr. Christy Cutting and Becki Dutton, CVT

Roseburg, Ore.


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