Articles by Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Feb 1, 2010
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Veterinary patients with chronic oral disease requiring oral surgery benefit tremendously from what I call the analgesic triad: continuous rate infusions (CRIs), physiologically targeted post-operative analgesics and regional nerve blocks.

An unusual case of stomatitis

Medical management is possible, but often these cases result in extractions
Jan 1, 2010
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Medical management is possible, but often these cases result in extractions.

Canine stomatitis

Nov 1, 2009
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

An unusual presentation results in an unusual diagnosis.

An unusual gingival lesion: the resolution

Last of a three-part series
Oct 1, 2009
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Root-canal therapy was chosen to avoid surgery on the patient mentioned in the first two parts of this series. While root canal is very successful, not all cases respond. Additional therapy may be required.

Veterinary dentistry: an unusual gingival lesion and the approach to treatment

Aug 1, 2009
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

When weighing the therapeutic options in treating this unusual gingival lesion, there are several considerations to explore.

Dentistry case study: an unusual gingival lesion

Jun 1, 2009
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

This is the first article in a series of case presentations designed to address a variety of oral conditions and discuss the pathophysiology involved.

Digital dental radiography: Using the modality to enhance patient care

Jan 1, 2009
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Dental radiology is the cornerstone of quality veterinary dentistry.

Dental radiography: Small improvements to technique can make a big difference

Oct 1, 2008
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Veterinary dental radio-graphy traditionally has been one of the most frustrating aspects of veterinary dentistry.

Assessing, treating refractory feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis

May 1, 2008
By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis is a painful oral condition in cats that therapeutically has only responded predictably to surgical extraction of all premolars and molars.

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