Contributors xii
Foreword by Judy Ozier xiii
Foreword from Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians xv
Preface xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
1: The Basics 1
Gerianne Holzman
Anatomy of the Skull 2
Odontogenesis 10
Anatomy of the Tooth 13
Directional Terminology 16
Training, Key Terms, and Videos (Dental anatomy, Directional terminology, Tooth numbering): Online only
2: The Examination Room and the Dental Patient 21
Mary Berg
Introduction 22
The Client Interview 22
The Oral Examination: Conscious Patient 23
Communicating with Clients 25
The Dental Estimate (Treatment Plan) 26
Training and Key Terms: Online only
3: Components of the Dental Operatory 29
Benita Altier
Components of the Dental Operatory: The Big Picture 30
Operatory Functionality 30
Dental Delivery Units 31
Dental Handpieces 36
Summary of Power Equipment 41
Dental Tables and Chairs 41
Organizing the Dental Operatory 44
Personal Protection 44
Ergonomics 47
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only
4: Anesthesia and the Dental Patient 51
Annie Mills
Introduction 52
Anesthesia for the Dental Patient 52
Anesthetic Equipment 53
Monitoring Anesthesia and Common Complications 56
Pain Management in the Dental Patient 60
Training, Key Terms, Video (Operatory final), and Document (Anesthesia cheat sheet): Online only
5: The Dental Cleaning 65
Julie McMahon
Introduction 66
Common Instrumentation for the Dental Cleaning 67
The Dental Record 69
The Dental Cleaning Procedure 73
Cleaning the Teeth Using the Power Scaler 81
Dental Cleaning with Hand Instrumentation 82
Polishing 84
Recovery 86
Home Care 86
Equipment and Instrument Care 89
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Videos (Basics of the dental cleaning), Presentation (Skillbuilder for basics of the dental cleaning), and Documents (Brushing the teeth and Developing a home dental health care plan): Online only
6: Dental Radiology 93
Laurel Bird
Radiography in Veterinary Dentistry 94
The Dental X-Ray Unit 94
Dental Radiographic Image Media and Capture 97
Positioning for Taking Dental Radiographs 107
Care and Storage of Images 123
Anatomy on the Dental Radiograph 124
Troubleshooting 127
Advanced Imaging 129
Training, Key Terms, and Video (Dental radiograph positioning): Online only
7: Common Dental Conditions and Treatments 131
Jeanne R. Perrone, Sara Sharp, and Patricia A. March
Introduction 132
Periodontal Disease 132
Jeanne R. Perrone
What is Periodontal Disease? 132
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease 132
Clinical Signs 134
Radiographic Signs 134
Treatment and Therapies 137
In Conclusion 141
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Presentations (Stages of periodontal disease, Flap procedures, Dental extractions, Oronasal fistula), and Videos (Periodontal hand instrumentation, Extraction instrumentation): Online only
Endodontic Disease 141
Sara Sharp
Anatomy of the Pulp 141
Indications for Endodontic Therapy Due to Trauma 142
The Endodontic Exam 142
The Endodontic Treatment 143
In Conclusion 149
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Malocclusion 150
Patricia A. March
Normal Occlusion 150
Types and Treatments of Malocclusions 151
Position Statements 153
Treatment of Malocclusions 153
In Conclusion 156
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Jaw Fracture Management 156
Patricia A. March
Types of Jaw Fractures and Their Treatment 156
Diagnosis of Jaw Fractures 157
Jaw Fracture Management 157
Jaw Fracture Repair 158
Home Care 160
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures and Presentation (Tape muzzle): Online only
Oral Tumors 160
Patricia A. March
Benign Oral Tumors and Treatments 162
Malignant Oral Tumors and Treatments 164
Charting and Preparation of Samples 166
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only
8: Feline Dentistry 169
Jennifer Crawford and Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Introduction 170
Gingivostomatitis 170
Jennifer Crawford
Symptoms of Gingivostomatitis 171
Diagnostics 173
Oral Evaluation 173
Treatments 174
Aftercare 176
Summary 177
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Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex 177
Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Causes 178
Symptoms 178
Diagnostics 178
Treatments 179
Key Terms and Video (Eosinophilic granuloma complex): Online only
Feline Tooth Resorption 180
Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey
Definition and Symptoms 180
Stages of Tooth Resorption 182
Diagnostics 184
Charting 185
Treatment 185
Key Terms, Training, Supplemental Figures, and Video (Tooth resorption): Online only
9: Dentistry and the Exotic Patient 187
Kathy Istace
Challenges of Exotic Dentistry 188
Rodent Dentistry 188
Caviomorph Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus) 188
Murine Rodents (Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils) 188
Oral Examination of Rodents 191
Anesthesia and Pain Management 191
Common Dental Problems of Rodents 193
Dental Instruments 195
Husbandry and Home Care 195
Supplemental Figures and Video (Pocket pet dentistry for the veterinary technician): Online only
Miscellaneous Small Pets 196
Hedgehogs 196
Sugar Gliders 196
Rabbit Dentistry 196
Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Rabbits 197
Oral Examination of Rabbits 197
Anesthesia and Pain Management 198
Common Dental Problems of Rabbits 201
Dental Instruments 203
Husbandry and Home Care 203
Supplemental Figures: Online only
Ferret Dentistry 204
Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Ferrets 204
Common Dental Problems of Ferrets 206
Dental Instruments 207
Husbandry and Home Care 207
Supplemental Figures: Online only
Dental Radiography for the Exotic Patient 208
Materials and Equipment 208
Rodents and Rabbits 208
Ferrets 211
Supplemental Figures: Online only
Training, Key Terms, and Documents (Dental assessment charts for rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat, mouse, hamster, and ferret): Online only
10: Discharging the Dental Patient 213
Patricia Dominguez
Discharge Instructions: What You Need 214
The Importance of Photographs and Radiographs 218
Managing Recheck Visits 220
Reminders: How Often Should Dental Patients Return? 221
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figure: Online only
Appendices 223
1. Home Oral Health Care Interview Form 223
2. Canine Dental Chart 225
3. Feline Dental Chart 227
4. Dental Procedure Estimate 229
5. Dental Procedure Release Form 230
6. Dental Radiograph Template 231
7. Discharge Take Home Instructions Example 233
8. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Simple Example 235
9. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Detailed Example 236
Index 245
