Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

1: The Basics Gerianne Holzman Anatomy of the Skull Odontogenesis Anatomy of the Tooth Directional Terminology WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Videos (Dental anatomy, Directional terminology, Tooth numbering): Online only 2: The Examination Room and the Dental Patient Mary Berg Introduction The Client Interview The Oral Examination: Conscious Patient Communicating with Clients The Dental Estimate (Treatment Plan) WEBSITE ICON Training and Key Terms: Online only 3: Components of the Dental Operatory Benita Altier Components of the Dental Operatory: The Big Picture Operatory Functionality Dental Delivery Units Dental Handpieces Summary of Power Equipment Dental Tables and Chairs Organizing the Dental Operatory Personal Protection Ergonomics WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only 4: Anesthesia and the Dental Patient Annie Mills Introduction Anesthesia for the Dental Patient Anesthetic Equipment Monitoring Anesthesia and Common Complications Pain Management in the Dental Patient WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, Video (Operatory final), and Document (Anesthesia cheat sheet): Online only 5: The Dental Cleaning Julie McMahon Introduction Common Instrumentation for the Dental Cleaning The Dental Record The Dental Cleaning Procedure Cleaning the Teeth Using the Power Scaler Dental Cleaning with Hand Instrumentation Polishing Recovery Home Care Equipment and Instrument Care WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Videos (Basics of the dental cleaning), Presentation (Skillbuilder for basics of the dental cleaning), and Documents (Brushing the teeth and Developing a home dental health care plan): Online only 6: Dental Radiology Laurel Bird Radiography in Veterinary Dentistry The Dental X-Ray Unit Dental Radiographic Image Media and Capture Positioning for Taking Dental Radiographs Care and Storage of Images Anatomy on the Dental Radiograph5 Troubleshooting Advanced Imaging WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Video (Dental radiograph positioning): Online only 7: Common Dental Conditions and Treatments Jeanne R. Perrone, Sara Sharp, and Patricia A. March Introduction Periodontal Disease Jeanne R. Perrone What is Periodontal Disease? Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease Clinical Signs Radiographic Signs Treatment and Therapies In Conclusion WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Presentations (Stages of periodontal disease, Flap procedures, Dental extractions, Oronasal fistula), and Videos (Periodontal hand instrumentation, Extraction instrumentation): Online only Endodontic Disease Sara Sharp Anatomy of the Pulp Indications for Endodontic Therapy Due to Trauma The Endodontic Exam The Endodontic Treatment In Conclusion WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only Malocclusion Patricia A. March Normal Occlusion Types and Treatments of Malocclusions Position Statements Treatment of Malocclusions In Conclusion WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only Jaw Fracture Management Patricia A. March Types of Jaw Fractures and Their Treatment Diagnosis of Jaw Fractures Jaw Fracture Management Jaw Fracture Repair Home Care WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures and Presentation (Tape muzzle): Online only Oral Tumors Patricia A. March Benign Oral Tumors and Treatments Malignant Oral Tumors and Treatments Charting and Preparation of Samples WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only 8 Feline Dentistry Jennifer Crawford and Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey Introduction Gingivostomatitis Jennifer Crawford Symptoms of Gingivostomatitis Diagnostics Oral Evaluation Treatments Aftercare Summary WEBSITE ICON Key Terms and Supplemental Figures: Online only Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey Causes Symptoms Diagnostics Treatments WEBSITE ICON Key Terms and Video (Eosinophilic granuloma complex): Online only Feline Tooth Resorption Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey Definition and Symptoms Stages of Tooth Resorption Diagnostics Charting Treatment WEBSITE ICON Key Terms, Training, Supplemental Figures, and Video (Tooth resorption): Online only 9: Dentistry and the Exotic Patient Kathy Istace Challenges of Exotic Dentistry Rodent Dentistry Caviomorph Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus) Murine Rodents (Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils) Oral Examination of Rodents Anesthesia and Pain Management Common Dental Problems of Rodents Dental Instruments Husbandry and Home Care WEBSITE ICON Supplemental Figures and Video (Pocket pet dentistry for the veterinary technician): Online only Miscellaneous Small Pets Hedgehogs Sugar Gliders Rabbit Dentistry Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Rabbits Oral Examination of Rabbits Anesthesia and Pain Management Common Dental Problems of Rabbits Dental Instruments Husbandry and Home Care WEBSITE ICON Supplemental Figures: Online only Ferret Dentistry Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Ferrets Common Dental Problems of Ferrets Dental Instruments Husbandry and Home Care WEBSITE ICON Supplemental Figures: Online only Dental Radiography for the Exotic Patient Materials and Equipment Rodents and Rabbits Ferrets WEBSITE ICON Supplemental Figures: Online only WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Documents (Dental assessment charts for rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat, mouse, hamster, and ferret): Online only 10: Discharging the Dental Patient Patricia Dominguez Discharge Instructions: What You Need The Importance of Photographs and Radiographs Managing Recheck Visits Reminders: How Often Should Dental Patients Return? WEBSITE ICON Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figure: Online only Appendices 1. Home Oral Health Care Interview Form 2. Canine Dental Chart 3. Feline Dental Chart 4. Dental Procedure Estimate 5. Dental Procedure Release Form 6. Dental Radiograph Template 7. Discharge Take Home Instructions Example 8. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Simple Example 9. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Detailed Example Index