Feline Dentistry, 2nd Edition

Jan Bellows
ISBN: 9781119568018
February 2022
Wiley-Blackwell
432 Pages

Description

The most up-to-date version of the leading resource on veterinary dentistry in cats

The Second Edition of Feline Dentistry delivers a comprehensive exploration of the specific considerations required to provide dental care to cats that emphasizes their unique needs.

The updated Second Edition includes brand-new material and approximately 300 new images illustrating diseases, conditions, and procedures discussed within the book. The new edition combines the pathology and treatment information to provide additional context which helps make it more clinically relevant. The book also offers:

• A thorough introduction to feline oral assessment, including anatomy, oral examinations, radiology, and charting
• Comprehensive explorations of dental pathology and treatment in cats, including necessary equipment and materials and anesthesia and pain control
• Practical discussions of dental pathology prevention in felines, including plaque and tartar control

Perfect for veterinary general practitioners and veterinary students, Feline Dentistry Second Edition will also be useful to veterinary technicians seeking a one-stop, visual resource on feline-specific dentistry.

Table of contents

Foreword

About the Author

Introduction

Acknowledgments

Dedication

Chapter 1            Anatomy

Chapter 2            The Feline Dental Operatory-Equipment, Instruments and Materials

Chapter 3            Anesthesia and Analgesia for Feline Dental Patients

Chapter 4            The Oral Disease Assessment, Treatment and Prevention Visit

Chapter 5            Dental Radiography

Chapter 6            Tooth Resorption

Chapter 7            Oropharyngeal Inflammation

Chapter 8            Oral Masses

Chapter 9            Oral Cavity Trauma

Chapter 10          Occlusal Disorders

Index

About the Author

Jan Bellows, DVM, Diplomate American Veterinary Dental College, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline specialties), All Pets Dental, Weston, Florida, USA.