"...discusses veterinary dentistry of small animal patients with some discussion of common exotic animal dental concerns,... there are ample figures to support the text.... The goal of this book is to provide foundational dental care information for veterinary practices so that they can improve patient outcomes. The material is presented in a way that is accessible to general veterinary practitioners and fulfills this intention.... covers many aspects of veterinary dentistry for small animal practices, including normal and abnormal anatomy, dental tools, client communication, and ergonomics for practitioners. Numerous color figures supplement the text and offer additional context and clarity of the topics.... provides accessible information about small animal dentistry to veterinary practitioners. It has been updated to include more recent literature and techniques, encouraging practitioners to continue to advance their own knowledge and capacity." Review by Samantha Sander, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, CWR (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), ©Doody's Review Service 2025

• 1. Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry2. The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition3. Dental Instruments and Equipment4. Personal Safety and Ergonomics5. Local Anesthesia6. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease7. Professional Dental Cleaning8. Homecare Instruction and Products9. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy10. Feline Dentistry11 .Intraoral Imaging12. Exodontics (Extractions)13. Advanced Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery14. Lagomorph, Rodent, and Ferret Dentistry15. Team Approach to CommunicationAppendixA. AVDC Abbreviations for use in Case Logs Equine and Small AnimalB. AVDC Nomenclature IntroductionAnswers to Worksheets

"...discusses veterinary dentistry of small animal patients with some discussion of common exotic animal dental concerns,... there are ample figures to support the text.... The goal of this book is to provide foundational dental care information for veterinary practices so that they can improve patient outcomes. The material is presented in a way that is accessible to general veterinary practitioners and fulfills this intention.... covers many aspects of veterinary dentistry for small animal practices, including normal and abnormal anatomy, dental tools, client communication, and ergonomics for practitioners. Numerous color figures supplement the text and offer additional context and clarity of the topics.... provides accessible information about small animal dentistry to veterinary practitioners. It has been updated to include more recent literature and techniques, encouraging practitioners to continue to advance their own knowledge and capacity." Review by Samantha Sander, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, CWR (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), ©Doody's Review Service 2025

• 1. Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry2. The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition3. Dental Instruments and Equipment4. Personal Safety and Ergonomics5. Local Anesthesia6. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease7. Professional Dental Cleaning8. Homecare Instruction and Products9. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy10. Feline Dentistry11 .Intraoral Imaging12. Exodontics (Extractions)13. Advanced Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery14. Lagomorph, Rodent, and Ferret Dentistry15. Team Approach to CommunicationAppendixA. AVDC Abbreviations for use in Case Logs Equine and Small AnimalB. AVDC Nomenclature IntroductionAnswers to Worksheets

"...discusses veterinary dentistry of small animal patients with some discussion of common exotic animal dental concerns,... there are ample figures to support the text.... The goal of this book is to provide foundational dental care information for veterinary practices so that they can improve patient outcomes. The material is presented in a way that is accessible to general veterinary practitioners and fulfills this intention.... covers many aspects of veterinary dentistry for small animal practices, including normal and abnormal anatomy, dental tools, client communication, and ergonomics for practitioners. Numerous color figures supplement the text and offer additional context and clarity of the topics.... provides accessible information about small animal dentistry to veterinary practitioners. It has been updated to include more recent literature and techniques, encouraging practitioners to continue to advance their own knowledge and capacity." Review by Samantha Sander, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, CWR (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), ©Doody's Review Service 2025

• 1. Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry2. The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition3. Dental Instruments and Equipment4. Personal Safety and Ergonomics5. Local Anesthesia6. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease7. Professional Dental Cleaning8. Homecare Instruction and Products9. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy10. Feline Dentistry11 .Intraoral Imaging12. Exodontics (Extractions)13. Advanced Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery14. Lagomorph, Rodent, and Ferret Dentistry15. Team Approach to CommunicationAppendixA. AVDC Abbreviations for use in Case Logs Equine and Small AnimalB. AVDC Nomenclature IntroductionAnswers to Worksheets