Small Animal Dental Procedures For Veterinary Technicians And Nurses

Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a comprehensive, procedures-based resource for technicians and nurses involved with all aspects of canine, feline, and exotic animal dentistry. Heavily illustrated and clinically oriented, this training manual provides step-by-step instructions on the oral exam, anesthesia, cleaning and radiology, as well as the necessary background on dental anatomy, common diseases and terminology. Each chapter includes learning objectives and key terms to promote retention, and a companion website provides review questions, training exercises, images from the book and additional images in PowerPoint, chapter glossaries, and forms available for download. Fully authored by Veterinary Technician Specialists in Dentistry, the book covers all aspects of veterinary dentistry that a technician will encounter in daily practice, with a special emphasis on the technician’s role relative to dental procedures. With extensive full-color pictures, review questions and glossary terms, Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is equally useful for veterinary technician or nursing students, technicians or nurses in practice, and those pursuing their specialty certification in veterinary dentistry.

Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd Edition brings together all aspects of canine, feline, and exotic animal dentistry for veterinary technicians and nurses. Offering complete coverage of all aspects of dental treatment for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, the book describes techniques for veterinary technicians providing dental care. The new edition includes brand new information on digital radiology, plus updates to current protocols and improved images throughout the book. The chapters contained within include in-depth coverage of all stages of small animal dental care, including: • Anesthesia • Radiology • Dental cleaning • Common diseases and treatment • Equipment needs and maintenance • Exotic dentistry Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses includes access to a companion website that provides video clips, review questions, training exercises, forms, and editable glossaries. This book is an essential and invaluable resource for any veterinary technology student, veterinary technician or nurse regularly or occasionally engaged in small animal dental care.

Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases observed by small animal practitioners, and it is not uncommon for the veterinary technician to be the first line in oral health assessment and treatment. Despite this, current dentistry training for veterinary technicians and nurses is often very limited. This book explains the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of pet dental diseases including periodontal disease, fractured teeth, tooth resorption, dental malocclusions, oral masses, jaw fractures, and other oral conditions.

This well-illustrated manual offers veterinary technicians and nurses practical advice on performing basic dental procedures. It covers all key day-to-day scenarios in a small animal practice, including equipment, preventive dentistry, and dental radiography. The authors - one a world authority on veterinary dentistry, the other a listed veterinary nurse - have worked together for more than a decade and have unparalleled experience in animal dentistry and oral surgery. Specifically written for veterinary nurses and technicians Details equipment and instrument requirements and maintenance Covers anesthesia for the dental/oral surgery patient Provides clear instructions for performing common dental procedures Includes practical advice on running a dental clinic Offers tips of the trade from an experienced oral care team

Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician is an introductory, step-by-step guide that addresses the delicate mechanics of dentistry, the patient's needs, and the client's education. Topics covered include: Basic oral and dental anatomy Maintaining dental equipment and supplies Taking diagnostic X rays In-depth discussion of periodontal disease, including gingeval hyperplasia, feline stomatitis, and feline resorptive lesions Performing the dental prophy and creating dental charts Safe administration of anesthesia and postsurgical support Reviews of extractions, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry that aid the technician in understanding what is being done and how to assist Client education, including handouts explaining periodontal disease, dental proceedures, and postdental care for their pets More than 100 figures are included to illustrate dental anatomy and procedures. Also included are appendices on related books, veterinary dental associations, dental abbreviations of the American Veterinary Dental College, guidelines on what dental care the technician is qualified to perform, and a list of dental suppliers.

If you’re a veterinarian in practice and you’reinterested in increasing your ability to deliver dental treatmentto your patients, you will find the information in Small AnimalDental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques: A Primerinvaluable. The author has gone back to basics to fill in the gapbetween limited and advanced veterinary dental services. This bookwill show you how to establish an efficient dental operatory andperform many of the day-to-day techniques required to raise yourlevel of dental services. The goal of this book is to educate veterinarians and veterinarytechnicians on the philosophy and means of integrating dentalhealth practices into the everyday life of their patients. Theauthor also explains how to choose dental equipment and materialsas well as how to perform basic and intermediate dental proceduresbased on examination finding. Coverage includes the materials,equipment, and techniques that veterinarians have found mostvaluable in the practice of veterinary dentistry.

Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dentistry, Second Edition presents essential information in a succinct, well-defined format for easy and quick access. This fully revised edition offers more color images, general updates from recent developments, and extensive revisions to the diagnostic and techniques sections, as well as additional information on charting with corresponding illustrations. New topics include exotic pets, including ferrets, prairie dogs, and chinchillas; oral pain management; home care; the technician in dentistry; and the business of dentistry. Topics cover diagnostics and treatment in a logical step-wise fashion, taking the typical Five-Minute format. Ancillary subjects on pain management, home care, and small mammal care have also been addressed and expanded, and a new companion website offers client education handouts to download and use in practice at www.wiley.com/go/lobprise. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dentistry is the ideal practical manual for general practitioners seeking accessible, reliable information on dentistry techniques and treatments.

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. The third edition of Veterinary Dental Techniques continues to serve as an easy-to-use, practical guide to dental techniques and materials for the small animal practitioner. Covers a wide range of topics including examination and charting, routine and advanced periodontal care, endodontic treatment, orthodontics, dental anesthesia, and ergonomics. Presents a complete and practical approach to dental examination and charting, routine and advanced periodontal care, endodontic treatment, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, fracture fixation, anesthesia and analgesia Features step-by-step instructions with clear illustrations for successfully planning and treating a wide spectrum of dental procedures All chapters have been completely revised and updated with the most current information Includes helpful home-care and post-operative instructions for clients Consistently formatted chapters include general comments, indications, contraindications, and advantages and disadvantages for all techniques and dental materials Offers guidelines for starting or expanding a dental department for your practice Contains an in-depth discussion of the wide range of equipment and instruments that will allow you to provide the highest standard of dental care for your patients Provides recommendations for the care and maintenance of your dental operatory Includes a completely updated appendix of manufacturers and sources of dental materials New chapter on maxillofacial fractures New chapter on regional and local anesthesia Completely updated list of manufacturers and sources of dental materials Expanded coverage of general health safety and ergonomics in the veterinary dental workplace