Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach

From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, Fourth Edition covers everything you need to know about animal dentistry! This handy full-color guide is great for practitioners who are new to veterinary dentistry and for those who want to learn more about the underlying theories of the practice. The first section of the book presents dental procedures, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and ergonomics, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics, exodontics, and periodontics. The book concludes with a chapter on marketing veterinary dentistry and proper responses to commonly asked client questions. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, this text is the ideal resource for helping both veterinary technology and veterinary medicine students quickly master the art of animal dentistry. NEW and UPDATED! Art and illustrations clarify concepts and show examples of equipment and procedures UPDATED! Content highlights important technologic and professional updates to the field of veterinary dentistry, such as updates on disease processes and applicable new procedural techniques and equipment UPDATED! Current terminology, based on the American Veterinary Dental College Nomenclature Committee, helps you master the proper language and improve office communication Coverage of the essential dentistry-related tasks in the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)’s Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs enables faculty to evaluate your proficiency related to the essential tasks Clear, abundantly illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master NEW! Chapter on medical communication helps you understand the impact it has on clinical success Radiography and imaging coverage strengthens your understanding of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and the technologies available