Dental Corner: Dental fracture treatment options in dogs and cats July 1, 2008 By: Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC, Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

Dogs' and cats' teeth are perpetually at risk of being chipped, worn, or fractured.

Dental Corner: Properly equip your dental suite July 1, 2007 By: Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC, Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

The key to providing high-quality oral care is having the knowledge and skills to recommend and deliver appropriate treatment, but without the proper equipment, your ability to perform basic dental procedures, such as periodontal prophylaxis and dental extraction, is compromised.

Dental Corner: Educate your clients about dental home care for their pets May 1, 2007 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

The consequences of poor dental health go way beyond bad breath.

Dental Corner: A foundation for treating canine periodontal disease October 1, 2006 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

Patients with periodontal disease, the most common disease in dogs, suffer from progressive inflammation and destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth.

Dental Corner: Canine orthodontics: Providing healthy occlusions July 1, 2006 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

The idea of orthodontic correction for dogs frequently elicits snickers and causes uninformed eyes to roll.

Dental Corner: Feline gingivostomatitis: How to relieve the oral discomfort February 1, 2006 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

Feline gingivostomatitis is probably the most frustrating oral disease seen in veterinary practice. Cats with this chronic, painful inflammatory disease can be severely compromised, and medical treatment can cause adverse effects.

Dental Corner: How to perform a surgical extraction July 1, 2005 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

In May, I explained how to perform a nonsurgical extraction on single-rooted teeth including the incisors, first premolars, deciduous canines, and mandibular third molars. A surgical approach is indicated to extract canines, certain large incisors, and multirooted teeth and to retrieve root tips.

Dental Corner: How to perform a nonsurgical extraction May 1, 2005 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

A dental extraction should be considered an end-stage procedure. When teeth are salvageable, we can go to great lengths to avoid extraction. Unfortunately, in many cases extraction is advisable and necessary.

Dental Corner: How to detect and treat feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions February 1, 2005 By: Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

Tooth resorption is the most common dental problem in cats, with studies worldwide showing a prevalence rate (in cats presented for dental problems) of up to 75%.