cover image - Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780443117107
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 01-07-2025
Page Count: 480
Imprint: Saunders
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Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition

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cover image - Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780443117107
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 01-07-2025
Page Count: 480
Imprint: Saunders
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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.
    • 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
  • 1 Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry
    Specialties of Dentistry
    Dental Anatomy and Dental Terminology
    General Anatomy
    Osteolomy and Occlusion

    Types of Heads
    Maxilla
    Mandibles
    Normal Occlusion
    Tongue
    Tooth and Periodontium
    Tooth Anatomy
    Gingiva
    Alveolar Mucosa
    Periodontium
    Dental Formula for the Puppy
    Dental Formula for the Adult Dog
    Dental Formula for the Kitten
    Dental Formula for the Adult Cat

    Positional Terminology
    Line Angles
    Coronal-Apical Directions
    Anatomic and Triadan Numbering Systems
    Anatomic System
    Triadan Numbering System
    Dental Chart for the Dog
    Dental Chart for the Cat
    Dental Charting
    Four-Handed Dental Charting


    2 The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition
    Oral Examination
    Pedodontics

    Missing Teeth
    Persistent Deciduous Teeth
    Abnormalities of Enamel Formation
    Pericoronitis
    Developmental Diseases of the Jaws
    Fractured Deciduous Teeth
    Supernumerary Teeth
    Fusion and Gemination Teeth
    Tooth Dilaceration
    Malocclusion
    Class I Malocclusion
    Other Forms of Class I Malocclusion
    Class II Malocclusion
    Class III Malocclusion
    Class IV Malocclusion, Maxillomandibular, Asymmetry
    Oropharyngeal Inflammation
    Specific Inflammatory Diseases Other Than
    Periodontal Disease
    Immune-Mediated Conditions Affecting the
    Mouth
    Adverse Conditions of the Crown
    Surface Conditions
    Endodontic Disease
    Fracture Classification
    Fractures of Specific Tooth Types
    Tooth Discoloration
    Tooth Luxation and Avulsion
    Tooth Resorption

    Oral Medical Disease
    Oronasal Fistulas
    Uremic Ulceration
    Hyperparathyroidism With Fibrous
    Osteodystrophy
    Oral Neoplasia
    Clinically Nonaggressive Tumors
    Pyogenic Granuloma
    Clinically Aggressive Tumors
    Other Traumatic Oral Conditions
    Ballistic Trauma

    3 Dental Instruments and Equipment
    Organization of the Dental Department
    Periodontal Instruments

    Hand Instruments
    Explorers
    Periodontal Probes
    Hand Mirror
    Calculus Removal Forceps
    Hand Scalers
    Curettes
    Curette and Scaler Care
    Ultrasonic Instruments
    Sonic and Rotary Scalers
    Dental Units for Polishing, Cutting Teeth, and
    Removing Bone

    Electric-Powered Systems
    Air-Powered Systems
    Air-Compressor Systems
    Low-Speed Handpieces
    Three-Way Syringes
    Suction
    Exodontia Instruments
    Hand Instruments for Exodontics
    Basic Oral Surgery Pack
    Sharpening Equipment
    Powered Instruments for Exodontics
    Troubleshooting High-Speed Handpieces
    Vet-Tome Powertome
    Lighting and Magnification
    Lighting
    Magnification
    Sterilization

    4 Personal Safety and Ergonomics
    HAZCOM
    Safety Requirements for Veterinary Dentistry
    Types of Hazards
    Eye Protection
    Mouth and Lung Protection

    Masks
    Hand and Skin Protection
    Handwashing

    Handwashing Agents
    Handwashing Technique
    Glove Concerns
    Sharps
    Eye Shields
    Safety with Products

    Material Safety Data Sheets
    Labels
    Composite Restoration Materials
    Toxins
    Repetitive Motion Disorders
    Ergonomics in the Workplace
    Lifestyle Ergonomics
    Ergonomic Operatory Chairs and Tables

    5 Local Anesthesia
    Mechanism of Local Anesthetics
    Benefits of Nerve Blocks
    Types of Blocks
    Infiltration Blocks
    Regional Nerve Blocks

    Equipment
    General Technique
    Technique
    Increasing the Duration of Local Anesthesia
    Complications of Local Anesthesia

    6 Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease
    Periodontal Disease
    Etiology and Pathogenesis
    Systemic Effects of Periodontal Disease
    Presenting Complaints and Initial Signs
    Periodontal Disease Classification

    7 Professional Dental Cleaning
    Preparation for the Procedure
    Steps to the Professional Dental Cleaning

    When to Use Antibiotics
    Patient Care
    Step 1: Preliminary Examination and Evaluation
    Step 2: Supragingival Gross Calculus Removal
    Step 3: Periodontal Probing (and Periodontal
    Charting)
    Step 4: Subgingival Calculus Removal
    Step 5: Detection of Missed Plaque and Calculus
    Step 6: Polishing
    Step 7: Sulcus Irrigation and Fluoride Treatment
    Step 8: Application of a Sealer
    Step 9: Imaging
    Step 10: Final Charting
    Step 11: Home Care
    Nonprofessional Dental Scaling (NPDS)

    8 Homecare Instruction and Products
    Client Education
    Visual Aids
    Plaque Control and Homecare
    Toothbrushing
    Homecare Products
    Selecting the Appropriate Homecare Regimen
    Plaque-Removing Chew Toys

    9 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
    Root Scaling
    Root Planing

    Root Planing: Technique
    Balance Between Root Scaling and Root
    Planing

    Ultrasonic Periodontal Therapy
    Local Antibiotic Therapy
    Doxirobe
    Arestin
    Clindoral
    Other Periodontal Therapy

    10 Feline Dentistry
    Feline Stomatitis
    Cause and Diagnosis
    Treatment
    Early Onset Gingivitis and Periodontitis
    Tooth Resorption

    Cause and Diagnosis
    AVDC Stages and Types
    Treatment of Tooth Resorption
    Prevention of Tooth Resorption
    Alveolar Bone Expansion
    Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome
    Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
    PADS


    11 Intraoral Imaging
    Indications for Dental Radiography
    Goals of Dental Radiograph Acquisition
    Protective Measures
    Dental Radiographic Equipment

    Dental Radiograph Generators
    Choosing a Dental Radiograph Generator
    Image Capture
    Intraoral Film
    Digital Radiology
    Computerized Radiography
    Radiographic Technique
    Patient Positioning
    Overlapping Dental Structures
    Four Simple Rules for Positioning
    Complications in Dental Radiology
    Failure to Position Film Sensor or Plate Properly
    Blurred or Double Images
    Elongation of Image
    Foreshortening of Image
    Radiographic Errors
    Radiographic Findings
    Radiographic Anatomy
    Periodontal Disease
    Endodontic Disease
    Tooth Resorption
    Retained Roots
    Neoplasia
    Unerupted or Impacted Teeth
    Exodontics
    Radiographic Training
    Cone Beam Computed Tomography

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