How a vet tech found her niche in dentistryOctober 20, 2022No longer is a veterinary technician merely responsible for restraint and drawing up vaccines. There are specialization opportunities, academic opportunities, lab animal medicine, authorship opportunities, and leadership roles within every practice.
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Notable developmental defects of the mandibular first molar in dogsMarch 22, 2022Chelsey, a seven-year-old spayed cockapoo, recently presented for extraction of her left mandibular first molar tooth (tooth 309) that was diagnosed with endodontic disease on dental radiographs that were taken by her primary care veterinarian.
Dental disease: We can do betterFebruary 16, 2022Dental disease is one of the most common diseases seen in your practice every single day, but it is overlooked and rarely talked about.
Let's stop using the term 'dental disease'December 29, 2021Telling a veterinary dentist a patient has “dental disease” is like telling an internal medicine specialist a patient has a medical condition.
Treatment options for carnassial tooth fractures in dogsSeptember 22, 2021Carnassial tooth fractures are rare in cats, but extremely common in dogs.
A case of severe palatal trauma due to malocclusion in a dogSeptember 13, 2021Dave, a 1.5-year-old goldendoodle, recently visited Dr. John Lewis for treatment of a malocclusion. The right mandibular canine tooth (tooth 404) was causing trauma to the palate that was noticed by Dave’s primary care veterinarian.
Take a bite out of dental disease and increase at-home care for patientsSeptember 1, 2021From bad breath and periodontal disease to broken teeth and oral tumors, dental problems are among the most common problems veterinarians diagnose in pets.
Tips for removing those pesky rootsJuly 9, 2021Does the subtle “snap” heard during elevation of a tooth send shivers down your spine? I am here to tell you the snap happens to all of us. However, when you learn how to deal with it, it’s no longer scary.
More on oral tumors in juvenile patientsJune 1, 2021Though PSCC can occur in dogs of any age, if a young dog is presented with a verrucous tumor of the rostral mandible or maxilla, it is often a PSCC.
Education key when talking to clients about dentistry for their petsMay 10, 2021Keeping a dog or cat’s mouth in good shape is vital to the overall health of the pet. but how can you convince your clients of this?
