Practice of Veterinary Dentistry
A Team Effort
by Jan Bellows

The Practice of Veterinary Dentistry is a concise yet complete introduction to the principles and practice of all aspects of dental care for companion animals.

The Practice of Veterinary Dentistry guides the practitioner from the initial concerns of creating and equipping a dental practice through the intricacies of dental pathology, radiography, and therapy to the essentials of prophylaxis and continual home care.

Emphasizing a team approach, this book gives special attention to suggestions for involving clients in the dental health care of a pet.

A practical, "on-the-job" manual, The Practice of Veterinary Dentistry equips veterinarians and technicians to care for the dental health of their patients and to address concerns of their clients for the overall health of their pets.

Contents

1. Philosophy and teamwork
2. Anatomy and nomenclature
3. Oral examination
4. Equipping your dental practice
5. The why, when, and how of small animal dental radiology
6. Twelve steps of the professional teeth-cleaning visit
7. Decisions, decisions, decisions: periodontal, endodontic, feline oral, and orthodontic care
8. Proposing care

Appendices

• Client handouts and other dental care forms
• Sources of dental equipment and information

Index

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