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Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings

ByAnimal Dental Specialist

At ADOS we are more frequently encountering dogs that have had “Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings” or what has been termed “Non-professional Dental Scaling” (NPDS). The alternative is professional dental scaling that require general anesthesia. There are a few reasons for this notable increase. This is primarily the result of more owners being aware of the importance…

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The Importance of Veterinary Dental Radiology

ByAnimal Dental Specialist

Dental radiology is the core diagnostic modality for veterinary dental care. Trying to diagnose and treat dental disease without radiographs is like trying to treat ear disease without an otoscope, or diabetes mellitus without blood glucose measurements. If a practice is not currently taking dental radiographs, they are sending many, if not most, of their…

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Fractured Pet Teeth

ByAnimal Dental Specialist

Fractured teeth are common in dogs and cats and usually caused by either trauma to the head or from pets chewing on inappropriately hard objects such as bones. Often fractured teeth go unnoticed by the owners unless they directly observe the injury when it takes place. Veterinarians and technicians often identify fractured teeth incidentally while performing…

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Antimicrobial Therapy for Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgical Procedures

ByAnimal Dental Specialist

The use of antimicrobial drug (AMD) therapy by veterinarians after oral/dental procedures is very common practice. In most cases this use is not necessary. A major concern is the emergence, spread and high prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. This is believed to be associated with the frequent use of AMDs(1). The use of AMDs provides…