Orthodontics in dogs and cats? You bet!September 7, 2024Moving mandibular canine teeth to a more acceptable position usually involves creation of a passive orthodontic device, such as an inclined plane or composite extensions. These options work well for mild and severe cases of mandibular distoclusion.
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Taking a team approach to oral healthAugust 30, 2024The team-based approach optimizes efficiency and subsequently can increase access to veterinary services and improve patient care. Further, it also contributes to financial sustainability for the practice.
Addressing risks and finding solutions to malocclusions in dogs and catsAugust 19, 2024Just like humans, pets can develop malocclusions that require treatment if the malocclusion is causing discomfort. Early evaluation of the teeth and jaws allows for early detection of malocclusions and developmental abnormalities.
Advise clients 'durable' treats are not worth the risk of tooth fractures, tissue injuriesJuly 19, 2024A long-lasting treat that allows for less trips to the pet store or fewer online orders may be causing harm to the teeth and jaws.
Breaking the habit of chewing sticksJune 12, 2024Dogs and sticks are a natural combination: they go together like milk and cookies. However, sticks can be sharp, and even those that do not start off as sharp can become sharp when gnawed, and can pose heath risks to pets.
Tips to build your dental suite operatoryJune 10, 2024Similar to other large purchases, you need to start out with an idea of what features are necessary, which extras to consider, and the budget to work with when building your dental suite.
A step-by-step guide to surgical extraction of the maxillary fourth premolarMay 19, 2024Follow these step-by-step instructions to help minimize complications in extraction of firmly rooted maxillary fourth premolars.
Treating alveolar bone expansionApril 23, 2024Alveolar bone expansion sometimes occurs in areas of periodontal pocketing and vertical bone loss. Alternatively, it may be a reaction to the inflammation associated with periodontitis.
Periodontal instrumentation: How to properly scale and polish teethMarch 17, 2024This month's column features hand instrumentation and proper polishing that should occur after every dental scaling.
Periodontal instrumentation: How to properly clean teethFebruary 20, 2024Though ultrasonic scalers are very helpful tools, you will also need to have hand scalers and curettes in your armamentarium.
