Nov 1, 2007
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM
Six of the most common agents used for managing pain associated with oral surgery in dogs and cats will be discussed in this third article of a series on pain management. They are the opioids (opiates), the Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), the 5-Lox selective NSAIDs, the alpha-2 agonists, the NMDA-receptor antagonists and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
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Mar 1, 2007
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM
Editors Note: In a new series, DVM Newsmagazine asks experts within a variety of veterinary specialties to bust commonly held medical, business or professional myths. This month, we bite into dentistry.
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Feb 1, 2007
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM
Quality veterinary dental education for staff, technicians and practitioners is readily available. Many practices take advantage of courses and seminars to increase knowledge and upgrade dental-care equipment.
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Sep 1, 2006
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM
Practical knowledge of veterinary dental anatomy and physiology is essential to the veterinarian and veterinary technician involved in providing quality oral care to their patients. Quality surgical skills are only attainable with a thorough understanding of these concepts.
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Jun 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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