Dentistry

A logical approach and an awareness of dental anatomy and biomechanics will make dental extractions a lot easier

Modern techniques allow the quick and efficient extraction of teeth, but thorough work-ups are still vital

A combined approach involving tailored preventative care at home may be the best method for keeping pets’ mouths healthy

How to tell if your patient has dental discoloration or something more serious

Harmful biofilms found within veterinary dental units could be a health hazard to veterinary professionals

Developing good working relationships with musculoskeletal therapists and equine dental technicians

Pricing veterinary services is difficult; how should vets alter their approach with different clients?

A complex odontoma case in a German Shepherd highlights the importance of a good diagnostic work-up

How can robots be used to advance the research and testing stages of veterinary product development?

MATTHEW OXFORD explains the differences between the two main types of dental x-ray systems and evaluates the two broad options for positioning for best results

SHELLEY HOLDEN of Royal Canin explains why getting the owner to accept their pet’s obesity is the key to a successful outcome

RAINE LEARY of Clark Dental explains why you are working blind if you don’t take quality digital radiographs of your patients

ENDODONTIC TREATMENT IS UNKNOWN TERRITORY for most veterinary practitioners, but it is an area they should be exploring if they hope to maintain good welfare, along with the function and physical appe…

THE TEETH OF OUR DOMESTIC DOG AND CAT PATIENTS can be damaged in a number of ways, and damage can be found in up to 25% of dogs and 10% of cats. Initially, owners may be unaware of the trauma; for ins…

Lee Danks in the 5th in his series for Royal Canin looks at the issues surrounding sustainability

BOB PARTRIDGE observes that focusing on the role of plaque biofilms in periodontal disease has led to innovative approaches to treatment and prevention – and describes a recent introduction

MATTHEW OXFORD explains why radiography is so important in general practice dentistry and why, with the prevalence of dental disease within our domestic species, it should be mandatory

Lee Danks in this last in a series of columns from Royal Canin looks at the role of L-tryptophan and alpha-casozepine in veterinary diets and whether they can have a positive impact on anxiety.

Bob Partridge stresses the importance of a thorough clinical examination and discusses how to tackle problems when there is nothing visible – and the need to remember to count the teeth

BOB PARTRIDGE explains COHAT – an acronym for Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment – a new concept and process in veterinary dentistry which goes far beyond a mere ‘dental’