National Pet Dental Health Month: Thank you to our techniciansMarch 1, 2021February was National Pet Dental Health Month, though anyone who works in general practice will tell you that every month is dental health month due to the prevalence of periodontal disease!
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Feline extractions: Easy tips to get them rightJanuary 27, 2021When you embark on multiple extractions in the cat, start off with the mindset that some teeth are not going to be delivered intact.
Cat extractions are not small dog extractionsNovember 26, 2020Know this: Cat extractions are more about finesse and less about force. Too much of it can result in undesirable consequences.
How you can prevent iatrogenic mandibular fracturesNovember 16, 2020The clinical specialist plays many roles, including support of the general practitioner (GP). The former can be a valuable resource for the latter, offering advice when preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative questions arise.
Using conservative therapy for mild malocclusionsOctober 7, 2020The key to successful “rubber toy therapy” is realizing its limitations and using it in cases of linguoversion or mild Class 2 malocclusions.
Achieving closure: Oral surgical flapsSeptember 14, 2020One may find it challenging to recruit enough tissue to close certain sites with a flap, such as the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth.
Should you combine procedures? The answer is not a simple "yes" or "no"July 6, 2020When it comes to combined procedures, there are at least three concerns that absolutely must be considered based on the specific patient.
Is combining dentistry with other surgical procedures a good idea?June 15, 2020There is much debate regarding the clinical significance of bacteremia and what role it plays, if any, in development of adverse events.
Another zebra diagnosis: Granulomatosis with polyangiitisJune 2, 2020Wegener’s granulomatosis may appear to be an aggressive cancerous lesion, and if mistakenly identified as a malignant process, improper treatment may ensue.
