Use caution during surgery near salivary ductsAugust 14, 2023Recommendations to help minimize the chances of abnormal accumulation of saliva include identifying the salivary gland openings (papillae) prior to making incisions and carefully raising flaps.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
Revisiting a landmark case from the pastAugust 1, 2023Alice, a two-year-old mixed breed dog, presented to the emergency service of the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania one weekend in November 2004. The pooch had unknown trauma while spending time on a large farm in York, Pa.
Revisiting a landmark case from the pastJuly 21, 2023Approaching is the 19th anniversary of one of the most interesting cases Dr. John Lewis has ever seen.
Tips for diagnosing dental self-traumaMay 19, 2023Dr. John Lewis addresses uncomplicated and complicated crown fractures, crown-root fractures, and tooth avulsion.
Tool tips for efficient dentistryMay 3, 2023Dental procedures and oral surgery can be extra challenging, especially when extracting tiny teeth or tooth roots, such as in feline patients. Proper selection and organization of equipment, instruments, lighting source, magnification, suction, as well as sufficient training in using them could solve many common issues in veterinary dentistry.
Diagnosing dental self-traumaApril 25, 2023Dogs and cats have strong jaws that can cause varying degrees of damage to their teeth if they chew on the wrong things.
Do you know the pencil trick?March 17, 2023Do you know the pencil trick? It will be a handy addition to your knowledge base, whether you are involved in emergency medicine, general practice, or dentistry/oral surgery specialty practice
A 'mini' new technology for jaw fracturesMarch 6, 2023Dr. John Lewis discusses the differences between bioresorbable miniplates and titanium miniplates.
Insuring for dental careMarch 6, 2023Before a major procedure, encourage clients to call their insurance provider to get an estimate of how much they should expect to be covered.
