Interpreting Dental Radiographs

Dental radiography is useful when evaluating for periodontal disease. Use this image gallery to review essential findings in dental radiographs.

Recognizing Pain in Cats After Dental Extractions

Recognizing pain behaviors is important for guiding treatment in veterinary medicine. Learn what behaviors might be worth noting after dental extractions in cats.

Malocclusions in Puppies

Dental malocclusions in puppies may be more common than thought. Find out just how prevalent this problem is and what you should be doing about it.

Interferon-Omega for Feline Stomatitis

Many treatment options have been used in an attempt to treat feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), which can occur concurrently with infection, such as feline calicivirus. This study evaluated the efficacy of recombinant feline interferon-ω in the treatment of FCGS with concurrent calicivirus infection.

Quantifying Canine Calculus

Dental calculus quantification methods are essential for determining the efficacy of calculus reduction in such products. But which quantification methods are best?

Assessing Tooth Vitality with Dr. Taney

Dr. Taney illustrates how to identify when a tooth has become nonvital and some of the common misconceptions that general practitioners may have regarding tooth vitality. She also reviews the different treatment options for a tooth that has been established as nonvital.

Top 5 Methods for Assessing Tooth Vitality

It is important that clinicians be able to identify nonvital teeth so that infection and periapical pathology can be avoided and appropriate treatment can be recommended. Explore these 5 methods for assessing tooth vitality.

Complicated Crown Fractures in Dogs

Fractured teeth with exposed root canals are sources of pain and susceptible to bacterial colonization. From extraction to endodontics, make sure these teeth receive appropriate treatment.

Helping Cats Get Needed Dental Care

A 5-year-old cat is presented because of his recent change in preference of soft food from dry kibble. Follow this case as the veterinary team discusses dental procedure options with the client.

Potential Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammatory Response

Could CBC evaluation be a cost-effective tool for identification of biomarkers of systemic inflammatory response? One retrospective study evaluated this question.

Top 5 Complications of Tooth Extractions

Knowing what can go wrong with tooth extractions is the best way to prevent complications. Discover the 5 most common issues encountered when removing teeth.

Clinical Suite: Fixing the Fractured Tooth

It is critical that team members and clients know the signs of a fractured tooth so that treatment options can be discussed to prevent further damage of the tooth.

Periodontal Disease: Alternatives to Extraction

Extraction is not the only option when it comes to diseased teeth. Discover tooth-sparing alternatives to consider for severe periodontal disease.

Tooth Fracture in a Pediatric Patient

When a young patient breaks a tooth, what is the appropriate treatment? Follow this flow chart to determine the best course of action.

Dental Abnormalities in Puppies & Kittens

Congenital and acquired dental abnormalities can have serious consequences and should be addressed quickly to prevent lifelong disease.