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This 5 module Texas A&M program provides information on the following Dentistry topics: Nerve Blocks, Canine Extractions, and Feline Extractions, and includes Case Studies about Indy, and Sadie.
This article describes regional anesthesia techniques and basic anesthetic considerations for dentistry and oral surgery procedures in the canine and feline patient. It includes information on medications and dosages that can be used, regional anatomy to be aware of when performing the local blocks and written and photographic diagrams explaining techniques. Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe the processing of pain in the canine and feline patient. After reading the article, the reader will be able to recognize common regional anesthesia techniques commonly used in dentistry and oral surgery procedures. This CE article is provided for free courtesy of Today's Veterinary Practice.
By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some level of periodontal disease. Not always apparent to pet owners, periodontal disease can cause oral pain, infection, inflammation, and other health problems, decreasing the quality of life for these pets.
This lecture reviews the use of intraoral products for a variety of dental issues. Learners will learn how to recognize when to use them and how to use them successfully.
This lecture focuses on getting your clients to understand the importance of oral care products - from brushing to gels, rinses, diets, chews and water additives. Learn how to teach them the tools they will need to succeed with a good oral care program at home and how to increase compliance.
This lecture focuses on the current concepts behind the causes of tooth resorption and the preferred treatment options in our small animal patients. Tooth Resorption can be a frustrating dental condition in the mouths of cats and dogs that requires a deeper understanding to properly evaluate each oral cavity. This knowledge will help you and your doctors to develop the correct treatment plan for each patient.
What's harder than extracting canine teeth? Deciduous canine teeth! Indications for extracting deciduous canine teeth will be reviewed as well as proper technique designed to minimize fracturing roots or damaging the developing permanent tooth.
Extractions in the feline patient can provide additional challenges due to small patient size and specific pathologies such as tooth resorption. The oral mucosal tissues of the feline patient are delicate and proper technique is necessary for elevating and closing mucoperiosteal flaps. Knowledge of the feline dental anatomy is crucial for decreasing complications such as root fracture and iatrogenic jaw fracture.
This webinar will first give an overview of what causes periodontal disease and halitosis in our dog and cat patients, followed by time-proven ways to treat the treatable, extract the non-treatable, and prevent more disease.
In this video, Dr. Chanda Miles discusses dental blocks used to anesthetize the mandible and maxilla including technique for performing the block and volume to be used at each site. This Microlearning video runs under 6 minutes.
We often perform dental procedures to help reduce or eliminate pain in our patients, so of course we want them as comfortable as possible in the peri- and post-operative period. In this video, Dr. Chanda Miles reviews the multitude of pain management options for dental patients.
To biopsy or not to biopsy? In this video, Dr. Miles gives an overview of the characteristics of benign vs. malignant "bumps" encountered on oral exam, along with some guidance with regard to when - and when not! - to biopsy. This Microlearning video runs under 6 minutes.
This video offers a practical overview of canine dental anatomy, root structure, and numbering systems, including helpful tips for identifying and recording common pathologies. Using a skull model for visual clarity, Dr. Donnell Hansen walks through dental charting techniques, probing methodology, and root variation by tooth type—all in a way that prepares veterinary professionals to apply this knowledge in everyday practice. This video runs 11 minutes.
Dr. Kris Bannon touches on common pitfalls encountered when taking dental radiographs and steps that can be taken to get the most out of your dental radiographs. This video runs under 8 minutes.
The awake dental exam extends beyond just teeth. Dr. Hansen explains the multiple structures that should be evaluated in a thorough oral exam and covers techniques to make this exam easier on the vet and the patient. This video runs under 9 minutes.
In this brief, yet thorough review of feline dental anatomy and charting, Dr. Hansen reviews the basics and offers some helpful tips to remember the differences between canine and feline dentition. This video runs under 5 minutes.
Veterinary dental radiology is a crucial diagnostic tool for detecting oral pathology and developing treatment plans for canines. In this webinar, Dr. Donnell Hansen, DAVDC, will walk you through the common indications of dental radiology in canines and discuss the common dental problems and their associated treatment plans. There will also be real-world case studies and a live Q&A segment.
Learn how preventive care in dentistry is essential to your patients, clients, and your practice’s overall well-being. This podcast also includes a look at the potential emotional and financial costs of treatment versus preventive care.
Dr. Bellows and Dr. Cassi discuss their mutual love of all things teeth, and review strategies for overcoming common roadblocks to maintaining healthy teeth. Topics include client communication, preventative care strategies and overcoming veterinary anxiety when it comes to dental procedures.
We will revisit the etiology and thought process associated with periodontal disease versus endodontic disease in our patients. What does it mean for a tooth to be “stable?” Can you treat an “abscessed” tooth? At what point is an extraction appropriate? Why in the world would root canal therapy be necessary in our veterinary patients? All this will be discussed with the goal of feeling more confident in our assessment, treatment plans, and conversations with the important family members that accompany our four-legged friends.
This presentation highlights the complications with communicating dental disease to clients. Topics covered include periodontal disease, client education, and chronic pain associated with dental problems. This presentation will go over our dental compliance and communication plans, along with helpful tools.
Performing dental extractions can be challenging, especially when complications are encountered. The purpose of this lecture is to provide participants with the knowledge that will make executing difficult extractions in dogs more efficient, less traumatic and with fewer complications. We will also review how to recognize and manage a wide variety of dental extraction complications.
When presented with a patient that is having difficulty opening their mouth, the clinician is faced with challenges that are often life threatening. Keeping in mind the plethora of disorders that may be present, the clinician needs to be knowledgeable of the differential diagnosis. Several disorders associated with difficulty opening the mouth may mimic temporomandibular joint disorders. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the TMJ area is fundamental to the comprehensive clinical approach that is required to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. This lecture will inform the practitioners of the possible differential diagnosis, imaging, and therapeutic options.
Performing a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) entails much more than removing plaque and calculus from the teeth. A thorough dental prophylaxis consists of educating the client, an oral examination, charting disease process, pathology and anomalies, radiographs, both supra and sub-gingival plaque and calculus removal, hand scaling, polishing, irrigation and home care instructions.
Local blocks were once a mainstay of veterinary medicine, and in the age of the opioid epidemic and routine shortages, their importance and utility cannot be overstated. Learn about the use of local blocks, as well as CRIs and other non-opioid options, as vital options for delivering effective multimodal pain management to patients.
Both benign and malignant oral tumors are common occurrences in dogs. The key to successful therapy is early detection and intervention. In this podcast, Dr. Alexandra Gareau discusses practical clinical approaches to canine oral tumors in general practice. She’ll cover excisional vs incisional biopsies, the importance of clinical staging prior to definitive treatment and the prognosis of different tumor types.
It is often said that cats are not small dogs. It is equally important to realize that cats have not read the textbooks when it comes to dental problems. Feline dental problems can be very similar and yet very different from canine dental problems. Learn to identify oral pathology and anomalies commonly seen in cats. This session was previously presented live at VMX in Orlando, FL.
Despite the veterinary industry’s opposition, companies offering anesthesia-free pet dental cleanings are common, and their marketing tactics effectively draw in pet owners. In this CE article, Sarah Rumple addresses how to educate clients about pet oral health and the long-term value of your services. This CE article is provided for free courtesy of Today's Veterinary Business.
This article reviews the use of antimicrobial therapy in veterinary dentistry and describes specific indications and contraindications for the administration of systemic antimicrobials to veterinary patients with periodontal disease. This CE article is provided for free courtesy of Today's Veterinary Practice.
Oral health is crucial to a dog’s overall health, and although it’s best to save teeth whenever possible, sometimes extractions are necessary to prevent patient discomfort and the development of further issues. This step-by-step, OnDemand course will show the clinician how to use surgical techniques to extract rotated teeth, mandibular and maxillary deciduous canine teeth, the maxillary first and second molar teeth, and the mandibular second and third molar teeth in dogs. The techniques include mucoperiosteal flap planning and development, methodology for the periosteal release incision, buccal alveolar bone removal, crown sectioning for multi-rooted teeth, crown-root fragment elevation and extraction, alveoloplasty and wound apposition. This session was previously presented live at VMX in Orlando, FL.
The primary objective for repair of maxillofacial fractures in small animals is return to normal function as quickly as possible. This OnDemand course examines these surgical procedures, including addressing the issues that can lead to failure. Caudal malalignment of 2-3 mm may prevent closure of the rostral portion of the mouth by a full centimeter. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain occlusal alignment while providing adequate stability for bony union. Damage to teeth, tooth roots and neurovascular structures of the mandible and maxilla is often overlooked in deference to rigid application of metallic implants for repair of maxillofacial fractures. Non-invasive techniques will be reviewed for iatrogenic mandibular fracture repair to provide for occlusal maintenance while maintaining optimal oral and dental health. This session was previously presented live at VMX in Orlando, FL.
As veterinary health professionals, it is our job to not only promote dentistry but to educate our clients about the importance of good oral health. An essential part of communicating with pet owners about the importance of good oral care is explaining that “the mouth is a mirror to the body.” But how can we accomplish this? This session offers a roadmap for overcoming the roadblocks to dental compliance. Attendees will learn tips for helping clients understand the importance of oral health and how to make simple changes. You’ll learn better communication skills that will assist in gaining owner compliance, and the importance of starting the education process at the first puppy or kitten visit and continuing it at every visit throughout the pet’s lifetime.
Periodontal disease is one of the most common health issues in veterinary medicine. It eventually results in tooth loss for patients, who may suffer a lot of unnecessary pain and discomfort along the way. The entire healthcare team can aid with gaining buy-in for routine dental care, as well as encouraging at-home compliance from owners. In this short course, earn CE while learning about the importance of creating a periodontal disease prevention plan in your practice. You’ll get valuable “must-know” information about periodontal disease that all members of your veterinary team should know to ensure your patients receive effective dental care to support good oral health and quality of life.
Rabbits can make excellent pets and are very popular, but veterinary professionals are often skittish about providing medical care to them. In this course, learn everything you need to know to feel confident about caring for your rabbit patients, from anatomy, physiology, behavior and husbandry to hospitalization tips, safe handling and restraint, physical exam, clinical skills, preventative medicine, and the most common dermatological disorders and prevention.
When Ben Franklin famously said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could have been referring to preventive dental care in dogs and cats. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Jan Bellows, a multi-board certified veterinary dental specialist. They discuss preventive dental care, including how to obtain the VOHC seal of acceptance, different products for preventative home dental care, and Dr. Bellows’ “Elegant Extraction” technique. Earn CE while getting Dr. Bellows’ tips and tricks for the extraction technique, making dental blocks successful and navigating some common complications, all of which help ensure efficient extraction, decreased pain and surgical trauma for the patient, and decreased stress for the practitioner and patient.
When Ben Franklin famously said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could have been referring to preventive dental care in dogs and cats. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Jan Bellows, a multi-board certified veterinary dental specialist. They discuss preventive dental care, including how to obtain the VOHC seal of acceptance, different products for preventative home dental care, and Dr. Bellows’ “Elegant Extraction” technique. Listen to this podcast to get Dr. Bellows’ tips and tricks for the extraction technique, making dental blocks successful and navigating some common complications, all of which help ensure efficient extraction, decreased pain and surgical trauma for the patient, and decreased stress for the practitioner and patient.
The importance of oral health can’t be overstated, but with so many misconceptions surrounding dental care, it’s often a struggle to get pet owners on board. The bottom line is that if owners understand the value of dental procedures, they will be much more likely to comply with treatment recommendations for their pets. In this Tech Takeover edition of Vet2Vet, Sam Sacasa sits down with dental guru Mary Berg to discuss common dental myths and how to address them with owners. Mary also shares some invaluable tips for making dental procedures easier and more efficient.
While toothbrushing has a major impact on maintaining dental health in our veterinary patients, it is often less frequently done due to the level of difficulty it presents when a pet balks at having their teeth cleaned. For a pet owner to be successful, they will need to use a lot of praise, treats and patience to overcome their pet’s stress. Watch this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video to learn how to educate pet owners about proper brushing technique. Once your clients incorporate these tips, they will feel more confident in their tooth brushing ability — and they’ll be delighted with the results.
One of the most common procedures recommended in small animal practice is dental cleaning, but do you have the confidence and skills necessary to provide this treatment? In this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video, you will learn the steps, techniques and instruments needed to perform a complete and thorough dental cleaning. You’ll get invaluable tips for removing bulk tartar using an ultrasonic scaler, using a hand scaler and curette, and polishing technique.
It's important to take a comprehensive approach to dental care in your veterinary patients, including dental health assessment, treatment and prevention. This VetFolio Bytes microlearning video demonstrates how to complete and properly document a complete oral examination, including evaluating the occlusion, addressing oral masses or lesions, and noting plaque and calculus indices, as well as the number and position of all teeth in the mouth. Help avoid many health problems and help your patients maintain a healthy and clean mouth!
The maxillary 4th premolar is one of the most commonly fractured teeth in dogs and is a challenging extraction for the veterinary practitioner. In this VetFolio Bytes video demonstration, Dr. Emily Edstrom reviews the anatomy of the canine mouth in the area of the upper 4th premolar and the proper equipment needed for extraction of an upper 4th premolar. She demonstrates the proper technique for removal of the upper 4th premolar and offers tips for creating a tension-free closure of the gum tissue.
Join this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video presentation as Dr. Naomi Hoyer reviews the anatomical reasons that make mandibular teeth much more difficult to extract compared to maxillary teeth. She demonstrates how to approach each of these challenges to increase the chances of successful extraction.
In this VetFolio Bytes video presentation, Dr. Donnell Hansen demonstrates how to close extraction sites in dogs and cats and discusses the best materials for intraoral use. Her presentation includes type of suture, size of the suture, needle type and suture patterns. She offers invaluable tips for closing cat mouths, which can be challenging due to the feeling of not having enough tissue to close.
In this three-part VetFolio Bytes microlearning video series, you’ll learn valuable prep skills that are essential in providing dental care for your patients. In this video, Dr. Donnell Hansen, DVM, DAVDC, reviews the types of burs and the uses of each in dental surgery. After watching, you will be able to distinguish carbide burs from diamond burs, as well as identify the types of carbide burs, including taper fissure and round burs.
In this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video, part of a three-part series, Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), reviews how to sharpen dental instruments. She reviews the types of stones used for sharpening, techniques used for sharpening, how to determine if an instrument is appropriately sharpened, and important considerations to know when sharpening individual instruments (scalers, curettes and elevators).
In this three-part VetFolio Bytes microlearning video series, add to your skill set by learning how to best prep for dental procedures. In this video, Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), reviews the common instruments needed in a complete dental pack in order to be able to perform a complete dental scaling, tooth extractions, and creation and closure of gingival flaps.
In this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video, Dr. Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, demonstrates how to perform infiltrative and regional nerve blocks for oral surgery to maximize the safety and comfort of feline patients. Dr. Hoyer discusses the indications for an infiltrative nerve block, a maxillary nerve block via the infraorbital canal and an inferior alveolar nerve block. She shows the techniques for correctly placing these blocks, and discusses possible complications and how to avoid them.
The periosteal releasing incision (PRI) — which increases the mobility of a surgical flap — is a common oral surgical technique that is commonly performed in veterinary practice. In this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video, Dr. Emily Edstrom, DVM, DAVDC, demonstrates how to perform a PRI in a canine patient. The PRI facilitates a tension-free closure that will help prevent dehiscence of the closure. Learn about the considerations for flap creation, how to identify the periosteum, how to perform the periosteal release, and recommendations for suturing the flap closed.
In this VetFolio Bytes microlearning video, Dr. Donnell Hansen, DVM, DAVDC, discusses flap designs that may be used in different parts of the canine and feline mouth in order to gain appropriate access to tooth roots when performing extractions. She reviews important structures to be aware of when creating flaps, and three major types of flaps — broad-based, triangle and envelope — as well as the pros and cons of each type of flap.
Our four-part VetFolio Bytes microlearning video series is designed to help you overcome the frustrations and challenges involved in producing high-quality dental radiographs that can aid in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with oral disease. In this video, we focus on performing dental radiographs on a canine patient. Learn proper sensor placement, bisecting angle technique, compensating for larger patients and more!