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