National Pet Dental Health Month: Thank you to our techniciansMarch 1, 2021February was National Pet Dental Health Month, though anyone who works in general practice will tell you that every month is dental health month due to the prevalence of periodontal disease!
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'Doggy breath' may point to bigger health concernsFebruary 9, 2021While dogs and cats are unlikely to have especially “fresh” breath, the presence of a particularly sour odor in a pet’s mouth might indicate internal illness.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTo 'dental month' or not to 'dental month?' February 5, 2021Veterinary technicians sound off on whether National Pet Dental Health Month is something worth celebrating.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental care tips infographic download (illustrations)January 28, 2021Home cat and dog dental care tips and reminders for clients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental care tips infographic download (photos)January 28, 2021Home cat and dog dental care tips and reminders for clients.
Feline extractions: Easy tips to get them rightJanuary 27, 2021When you embark on multiple extractions in the cat, start off with the mindset that some teeth are not going to be delivered intact.
Cat extractions are not small dog extractionsNovember 26, 2020Know this: Cat extractions are more about finesse and less about force. Too much of it can result in undesirable consequences.
How you can prevent iatrogenic mandibular fracturesNovember 16, 2020The clinical specialist plays many roles, including support of the general practitioner (GP). The former can be a valuable resource for the latter, offering advice when preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions arise.
Using conservative therapy for mild malocclusionsOctober 7, 2020The key to successful “rubber toy therapy” is realizing its limitations and using it in cases of linguoversion or mild Class 2 malocclusions.
Achieving closure: Oral surgical flapsSeptember 14, 2020One may find it challenging to recruit enough tissue to close certain sites with a flap, such as the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth.
