Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician
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Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician

About this book

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 toillustrate 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.

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Yes, you can access Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician by M. Lynne Kesel in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2013
Print ISBN
9780813820378
eBook ISBN
9781118694961
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. 1 Oral and Dental Functional Anatomy
  7. 2 Maintaining Dental Equipment and Supplies
  8. 3 Dental Radiology
  9. 4 Periodontal Disease
  10. 5 Performing the Dental Prophy
  11. 6 Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Postsurgical Support
  12. 7 Dental Charting
  13. 8 Assisting with Extractions
  14. 9 Assisting with Periodontics
  15. 10 Assisting with Endodontics
  16. 11 Assisting with Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Restorative Dentistry
  17. 12 Client Education
  18. Appendix 1 Related Books
  19. Appendix 2 Veterinary Dental Associations
  20. Appendix 3 Dental Abbreviations of the American Veterinary Dental College
  21. Appendix 4 Position Statement of the American Veterinary Dental College
  22. Appendix 5 Dental Suppliers
  23. Index