Contributors xiii
Foreword by Judy Ozier xv
Foreword from Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians xvii
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxi
1: The Basics 3
Gerianne Holzman
Anatomy of the Skull 4
Odontogenesis 12
Anatomy of the Tooth 15
Directional Terminology 18
Training and Key Terms: Online only
2: The Examination Room and the Dental Patient 23
Mary Berg
Introduction 24
The Client Interview 24
The Oral Examination: Conscious Patient 25
The Dental Estimate (Treatment Plan) 27
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3: Components of the Dental Operatory 29
Benita Cherry
Dental Delivery Units 30
Dental Handpieces 32
Power Scalers 34
Dental Tables 38
Ergonomics and Personal Protection 41
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only
4: Anesthesia and the Dental Patient 45
Annie Mills
Introduction 46
Anesthesia for the Dental Patient 46
Anesthetic Equipment 47
Monitoring Anesthesia and Common Complications 50
Pain Management in the Dental Patient 53
Training, Key Terms, and "Anesthesia Cheat Sheet": Online only
5: The Dental Cleaning 59
Julie McMahon
Introduction 60
Common Instrumentation for the Dental Cleaning 61
The Dental Record 64
The Dental Cleaning Procedure 67
Purpose of the Oral Exam and Charting 67
Cleaning the Teeth Using the Power Scaler 74
Dental Cleaning with Hand Instrumentation 75
Polishing 78
Recovery 79
Home Care 80
Equipment and Instrument Care 82
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, "Brushing the Teeth," and "Developing a Home Dental Health Care Plan": Online only
6: Dental Radiology 87
Laurel Bird
Radiography in Veterinary Dentistry 88
The Dental X-Ray Unit 88
Dental Film and Processing 90
Positioning for Taking Dental Radiographs 94
Care and Storage of Images 100
Anatomy of the Dental Radiograph 101
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7: Common Dental Conditions and Treatments 105
Jeanne R. Perrone, Sara Sharp, and Patricia A. March
Introduction 106
Periodontal Disease 106
Jeanne R. Perrone
What is Periodontal Disease? 106
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease 106
Clinical Signs 108
Radiographic Signs 108
Treatment and Therapies 111
Summary 114
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, "Dental Extractions," "Extraction Instrumentation," "Flap Procedures," "Oronasal Fistula," "Periodontal Instrumentation," and "Stages of Periodontal Disease": Online only
Endodontic Disease 115
Sara Sharp
Anatomy of the Pulp 115
Indications for Endodontic Therapy Due to Trauma 115
The Endodontic Exam 116
The Endodontic Treatment 117
In Conclusion 123
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Malocclusion 123
Patricia A. March
Normal Occlusion 123
Types and Treatments of Malocclusions 124
Position Statements 126
Treatment of Malocclusions 127
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Jaw Fracture Management 130
Patricia A. March
Types and Treatments for Jaw Fractures 130
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, and "Tape Muzzle": Online only
Oral Tumors 134
Patricia A. March
Benign Oral Tumors and Treatments 135
Malignant Oral Tumors and Treatments 137
Charting and Preparation of Samples 139
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only
8: Feline Dentistry 143
Jennifer Crawford and Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Introduction 144
Gingivostomatitis 144
Jennifer Crawford
Introduction 144
Symptoms of Gingivostomatitis 145
Diagnostics 147
Oral Evaluation 147
Treatments 148
Summary 151
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Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex 151
Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Eosinophilic Ulcers 151
Eosinophilic Plaque 151
Collagenolytic Granuloma 152
Causes 152
Symptoms 152
Diagnostics 153
Treatments 153
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Feline Tooth Resorption 154
Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Definition and Symptoms 154
Stages of Tooth Resorption 156
Diagnostics 158
Charting 158
Treatment 159
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Training: Online only
9: Dentistry and the Exotic Patient 161
Kathy Istace
Challenges of Exotic Dentistry 162
Rodent Dentistry 162
Caviomorph Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus) 162
Murine Rodents (Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils) 162
Oral Examination of Rodents 165
Anesthesia and Pain Management 165
Common Dental Problems of Rodents 167
Dental Instruments 168
Husbandry and Home Care 169
Miscellaneous Small Pets 169
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Rabbit Dentistry 170
Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Rabbits 170
Oral Examination of Rabbits 171
Anesthesia and Pain Management 172
Common Dental Problems of Rabbits 174
Dental Instruments 176
Husbandry and Home Care 176
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Ferret Dentistry 177
Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Ferrets 177
Oral Examination of Ferrets 177
Anesthesia and Pain Management 177
Common Dental Problems of Ferrets 180
Dental Instruments 181
Husbandry and Home Care 181
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Dental Radiography for the Exotic Patient 181
Materials and Equipment 181
Rodents and Rabbits 182
Ferrets 184
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Training; Key Terms; Dental Assessment Charts for Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Rat, Mouse, Hamster, and Ferret: Online only
10: Discharging the Dental Patient 187
Patricia Dominguez
Discharge Instructions: What You Need 188
The Importance of Photographs and Radiographs 192
Managing Recheck Visits 194
Reminders: How Often Should Dental Patients Return? 195
Training and Key Terms: Online only
Appendices 197
1. Home Oral Health Care Interview Form 197
2. Canine Dental Chart 198
3. Feline Dental Chart 200
4. Dental Procedure Estimate 202
5. Dental Procedure Release Form 203
6. Dental Radiograph Template 204
7. Discharge Take Home Instructions Example 206
8. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Simple Example 208
9. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Detailed Example 209
Index 217
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