Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition

Main Author : By Elsevier

ISBN : 9780443117107

Imprint : Saunders

Trim : 191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")

Publication Date : Jan 2025

Page : 480

Description

From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, Fourth Edition covers everything you need to know about animal dentistry! This handy full-color guide is great for practitioners who are new to veterinary dentistry and for those who want to learn more about the underlying theories of the practice. The first section of the book presents dental procedures, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and ergonomics, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics, exodontics, and periodontics. The book concludes with a chapter on marketing veterinary dentistry and proper responses to commonly asked client questions. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, this text is the ideal resource for helping both veterinary technology and veterinary medicine students quickly master the art of animal dentistry.

Key Features

• NEW and UPDATED! Art and illustrations clarify concepts and show examples of equipment and procedures

• UPDATED! Content highlights important technologic and professional updates to the field of veterinary dentistry, such as updates on disease processes and applicable new procedural techniques and equipment

• UPDATED! Current terminology, based on the American Veterinary Dental College Nomenclature Committee, helps you master the proper language and improve office communication

• Coverage of the essential dentistry-related tasks in the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)’s Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs enables faculty to evaluate your proficiency related to the essential tasks

• Clear, abundantly illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master

• NEW! Chapter on medical communication helps you understand the impact it has on clinical success

• Radiography and imaging coverage strengthens your understanding of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and the technologies available

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry

2. The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition

3. Dental Instruments and Equipment

4. Personal Safety and Ergonomics

5. Local Anesthesia

6. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease

7. Professional Dental Cleaning

8. Homecare Instruction and Products

9. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

10. Feline Dentistry

11 .Intraoral Imaging

12. Exodontics (Extractions)

13. Advanced Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery

14. Lagomorph, Rodent, and Ferret Dentistry

15. Team Approach to Communication

Appendix

A. AVDC Abbreviations for use in Case Logs Equine and Small Animal

B. AVDC Nomenclature Introduction

Answers to Worksheets

Author Information

By Elsevier