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.
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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.
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 fracturesJanuary 13, 2023Bioresorbable miniplates to repair maxillofacial fractures has been available in human maxillofacial surgery for a long time, but as is often the case, it takes a while for new techniques and equipment to “trickle down” to our veterinary patients.
A brief history of veterinary specialtiesDecember 20, 2022The Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF) provides educational opportunities for people who are at various levels of their dental journey, including fundamental, intermediate, advanced, research, anesthesia, and technician lecture tracks.
Deciphering an odd dental imageDecember 1, 2022One of Dr. John Lewis's favorite parts of writing the monthly column for Veterinary Practice News is presenting cases that are rarely seen, so when you come across them in practice, you will have the answers. These dental “zebras” are rare findings or conditions that you will not see every day, but you will likely see during your career.
How a vet tech found her niche in dentistryOctober 20, 2022No longer is a veterinary technician merely responsible for restraint and drawing up vaccines. There are specialization opportunities, academic opportunities, lab animal medicine, authorship opportunities, and leadership roles within every practice.
