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Anesthesia-free pet dentistry (AFD) has gained popularity over the last few years. The main factors driving this are the lower...

This month's case is interesting in that it involved treatment of a right lower canine tooth (404) that had been...

Figure 1. Preoperative picture, showing the tumor totally covering the dog's first premolar and partially covering the second premolar. History:...

Figure 1. Diagram of an uncomplicated crown fracture. Several different types of tooth fractures may occur in pets, with crown...

Levering Permanent Teeth A technique utilized occasionally by the author involves gently levering partially erupted permanent canine teeth as needed...

Last month we covered the treatment of BNMCT in primary dentition.When treating BNMCT in permanent dentition, a variety of techniques...

Malocclusion refers to abnormal positioning of the animal's dentition. When malocclusion causes discomfort or interferes with normal function, it should...

A 13-year-old Wheaton Terrier presented for an mandibular Osteosarcoma previously diagnosed by incisional biopsy. (more…)

Extraction of primary canine teeth is commonly indicated in dogs. When permanent canine teeth first erupt, the corresponding primary tooth...

Introduction: Not all veterinary dental extractions are created equally. There are a few that I have grown to dislike more...

Introduction Tooth resorption in dogs (TR) occurs in three primary patterns: internal resorption, idiopathic bony replacement resorption, and osteoclastic resorption...

The patient, a 4 ½ year-old NM longhaired dachshund presented with a recent history of pain, difficulty when opening his...

A recent JAVMA article by Fiani, et al. entitled "Clinicopathologic characterization of odontogenic tumors and focal fibrous hyperplasia in dogs:...

Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis (CUPS) is a form of periodontal disease that causes red, raised, ulcerated lesions in the buccal...

History: An eight-week old female German Shepherd puppy presented for evaluation of her occlusion. The owner stated the puppy was...

Feline Tooth Resorption (FTR) is a disease of the teeth and periodontium of cats. Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion (FORL) is...

A variety of techniques may be utilized for the treatment of mandibular fractures. Intra-oral splints provide an excellent option for...

Enamel Hypocalcification (EH) is a congenital condition of tooth enamel characterized by soft, chalky, mottled, or pitted areas in the...

Maxillary block (Figures 1 and 2) Area blocked: This block may also be accomplished via the infraorbital canal as detailed...

The use of regional anesthesia provides multiple benefits for your patients. Local anesthesia allows a decreased plane of general anesthesia,...