Talking clients into prioritizing pet dental healthFebruary 1, 2024Explaining what goes on in an initial examination and then taking the time to discuss necessary next steps could help you advocate for your patients’ dental health.
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A 'mini' new technology for jaw fracturesJanuary 13, 2023Bioresorbable miniplates to repair maxillofacial fractures has been available in human maxillofacial surgery for a long time, but as is often the case, it takes a while for new techniques and equipment to “trickle down” to our veterinary patients.
Treating the most common disease found in companion animalsFebruary 17, 2022Since plaque and calculus form quickly, preventing recurrence of gingivitis requires home care in the form of daily brushing.
Can you make the diagnosis?November 16, 2021Laga is a seven-month-old female spayed Labrador that presented with a bony swelling of the right rostral mandible.
Confessions of a veterinary dentistJanuary 15, 2019When it comes to preventing progression of periodontal disease, tooth brushing is the least expensive and most effective home-care method to help avoid the need for future extractions.
Why you need to choose chew toys wiselyJanuary 16, 2017Deciding on appropriate chew products for a dog involves many considerations. Due to the strong forces that dogs can generate with their jaws and the tall height of their crowns, chewing on the wrong thing may result in fractured teeth, worn teeth or trauma to soft tissue of the oral cavity.
