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.
Education Center - SponsoredWhy a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for pet insuranceby • Pawlicy AdvisorAccording to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), the combined gross premium of the pet health insurance sector in the U.S. and Canada rose 24 percent from $1.15 billion in 2017 to $1.42 billion by the end of 2018.
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.
Hidden in plain sightAugust 19, 2020Although not an unusual occurrence during professional teeth cleaning, the presence of unerupted adult teeth may often be overlooked during routine oral examinations.
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.
Understanding anesthesia in canine dentistryOctober 17, 2019They also represent a source of fear and concern for pet owners—witness the burgeoning anesthesia-free dental cleaning services that have become popular.
Cone-beam computed tomography in dentistry and oral surgeryMay 24, 2019Computed tomography (CT) has revolutionized our ability to detect subtle hard and soft tissue abnormalities of the maxillofacial region. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is creating much buzz amongst veterinary dentists when it comes to dental/maxillofacial diagnostic tools. What is the difference between CBCT and conventional CT? Rather than a collection of thin, closely spaced slices obtained with a fan-shaped beam of conventional CT, CBCT has both an X-ray generator and detector that rotates around the …