Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Linda J. DeBowes, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
There are multiple reasons to consider referring a patient to a veterinary dental specialist. Factors to consider when deciding on when to recommend a referral include the patient's problem, the primary veterinarian's level of expertise, available equipment, and the individual client and their expectations regarding patient care.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Dale Kressin, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
Thoughtful scheduling and effective communication optimizes patient care. As a small animal practitioner, your time is scheduled for medicine, surgery, client consultation and dental procedures. The area of greatest difficulty in scheduling typically involves dental procedures.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Jan Bellows, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP
Intraoral radiographs are essential to perform quality dental therapy. Teeth can be cleaned and polished without seeing radiographic images below the gingiva, but "dentistry" cannot be performed properly.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Thomas Mulligan, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
The basis for any accurate diagnosis is a thorough knowledge of the discipline of dental disease. The more one knows how to recognize the pathology and the prognosis for the condition, the more accurate the eventual diagnosis and treatment plan will be.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM
Proper professional dental prophylaxis is a must for every small animal practice. Prevention of periodontal disease can be accomplished only through regular professional care under general anesthesia. The following discussion details the essential steps in providing a thorough dental prophylaxis for our patients.
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Source: DVM InFocus
June 1, 2005
By:
Barron Hall, DVM, FAVD
From 25-50 percent attachment loss is seen radiographically with Stage III periodontal disease.
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