Introduction to Pet Dental Care, An: For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

Your Essential Guide to Veterinary Dental Skills

This book is designed to improve competence in veterinary dental skills for technicians and nurses. It explains the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of pet dental diseases, including periodontal disease, fractured teeth, tooth resorption, dental malocclusions, and other oral conditions.

Key Features

• Essential Skills: It provides instruction in essential skills such as dental cleaning, charting, radiography, and equipment maintenance.
• Advanced Techniques: The book also covers advanced skills, such as the administration of regional nerve blocks and periodontal treatments.
• Common Oral Conditions: It addresses the etiology and treatment of common oral conditions, including oral masses and jaw fractures.
• Client Communication: Explaining pet dental diseases in a relatable way, this book allows veterinary staff to relay important dental information to pet owners in a way they understand.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It outlines treatment options, outcomes, and post-operative dental care, providing solutions to help prevent and manage pet dental diseases.