Notable developmental defects of the mandibular first molar in dogsMarch 22, 2022Chelsey, a seven-year-old spayed cockapoo, recently presented for extraction of her left mandibular first molar tooth (tooth 309) that was diagnosed with endodontic disease on dental radiographs that were taken by her primary care veterinarian.
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Treating the most common disease found in companion animalsFebruary 17, 2022Since plaque and calculus form quickly, preventing recurrence of gingivitis requires home care in the form of daily brushing.
Education and mentorship in the age of COVIDFebruary 1, 2022The veterinary community is once again embracing in-person education opportunities.
Let's stop using the term 'dental disease'December 29, 2021Telling a veterinary dentist a patient has “dental disease” is like telling an internal medicine specialist a patient has a medical condition.
Can you make the diagnosis?November 16, 2021Laga is a seven-month-old female spayed Labrador that presented with a bony swelling of the right rostral mandible.
New studies exploring carnassial tooth fractures in dogsNovember 4, 2021Generally, if a tooth undergoes trauma not resulting in pulp exposure, the tooth is more likely to retain its vitality than if there were pulp exposure.
Treatment options for carnassial tooth fractures in dogsSeptember 22, 2021Carnassial tooth fractures are rare in cats, but extremely common in dogs.
A case of severe palatal trauma due to malocclusion in a dogSeptember 13, 2021Dave, a 1.5-year-old goldendoodle, recently visited Dr. John Lewis for treatment of a malocclusion. The right mandibular canine tooth (tooth 404) was causing trauma to the palate that was noticed by Dave’s primary care veterinarian.
Case study: Decreased appetite in a 13-year-old LabradorAugust 6, 2021In the case of Lucy, an abdominal ultrasound confirmed a large splenic mass.
Tips for removing those pesky rootsJuly 9, 2021Does the subtle “snap” heard during elevation of a tooth send shivers down your spine? I am here to tell you the snap happens to all of us. However, when you learn how to deal with it, it’s no longer scary.
