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Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Preface
8 Part I: General Considerations 1 Establishing a Dental Presence within a General Veterinary Practice 1.1 Introduction 1.2 General Considerations: How to Begin Offering Dentistry 1.3 Education 1.4 Promotion 1.5 Equipment Considerations 1.6 Dental Operatory 1.7 Ergonomy, Organization, and Functionality 1.8 How to Choose the Proper Equipment 1.9 Power Dental Equipment 1.10 Dental Instrumentation References and Further Reading 2 Marketing and Communication in Veterinary Dentistry 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Compliance 2.3 To Sell Is Human 2.4 Making Persuasive Recommendations 2.5 Communication Skills 2.6 Marketing Dental Services 2.7 Conclusion References 3 Teaching Veterinary Dentistry 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Veterinary Dentistry in Europe's University Curricula 3.3 How Is Veterinary Dentistry Taught in Universities? What Is Missing? 3.4 Veterinary Dental Education Today 3.5 Examples of Teaching 3.6 Student Chapters 3.7 Postgraduate Education and Specialization 3.8 Veterinary Dental Specialists 3.9 Veterinary Dental Education in the Future References 4 Distribution of Tasks Around the Dental Patient in General Practice 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Receptionists 4.3 Kennel Assistants 4.4 Veterinary Care Assistants 4.5 Credentialed Veterinary Technicians/Nurses 4.6 Veterinarians 4.7 Pet Owners 4.8 Conclusion References 5 Prophylactic Program for Oral Health 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Regular Dental Examinations (and cleanings) 5.3 Established Regular Oral Home Care 5.4 Conclusion References 6 Nutrition, Oral Health, and Feeding Dental Patients 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Modifications of the Oral Cavity Microbiome 6.3 Current Nutritional Strategies for Oral Microflora Modification 6.4 Elimination of Dental Plaque by Nutritional Products 6.5 Inhibition of Calculus Formation 6.6 Veterinary Oral Heath Council Seal of Acceptance 6.7 Role of Chewing in Passive Hygiene 6.8 Conclusion References 7 Antimicrobials in Veterinary Dentistry 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Oral Microbiota of Dogs and Cats 7.3 Antimicrobial Use in Human Dentistry 7.4 Antimicrobials in Veterinary Dentistry 7.5 Prophylaxis for Patients with Orthopedic Implants