Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician

Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician is anintroductory, step-by-step guide that addresses the delicatemechanics of dentistry, the patient's needs, and the client'seducation. Topics covered include:
* Basic oral and dental anatomy
* Maintaining dental equipment and supplies
* Taking diagnostic X rays
* In-depth discussion of periodontal disease, including gingevalhyperplasia, feline stomatitis, and feline resorptive lesions
* Performing the dental prophy and creating dental charts
* Safe administration of anesthesia and postsurgicalsupport
* Reviews of extractions, periodontics, orthodontics,prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry that aid the technicianin understanding what is being done and how to assist
* Client education, including handouts explaining periodontaldisease, dental proceedures, and postdental care for theirpets
More than 100 figures are included to illustrate dentalanatomy and procedures. Also included are appendices on relatedbooks, veterinary dental associations, dental abbreviations of theAmerican Veterinary Dental College, guidelines on what dental carethe technician is qualified to perform, and a list of dentalsuppliers.