At the 2026 NY Vet Show, Kristin I. Scott, DVM, DAVDC, outlined the evidence behind toothbrushing and dental chews and how technicians can help clients stick with daily care.
|Articles|May 1, 2011
Idea Exchange: Prevent injuries by casing dental equipment
A tip to avoid injury from dental scalers.
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Our dental scaler with a high-speed drill is quite sharp. It can be dangerous if you brush against it, so when it is not in use, we place 30- or 60-ml syringe casings over the top to prevent injuries.
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Beth Shepherd, veterinary assistant
Grass Lake, Mich.
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