From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th 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
By:
Elsevier
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 191mm,
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780443117107
ISBN 10: 0443117101
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 07 January 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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. Home-Care Instruction and Products 9. Non-Surgical 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. Rodent, Lagomorph, and Ferret Dentistry 15. Team Approach to Communication Appendices AVDC-Approved Definitions AVDC Abbreviations Bibliography Glossary Answers to Worksheets
