in the consulting room is easier when a high‐quality ...Figure 1.17 Presentation displayed in the waiting room explaining the safety...Figure 1.18 An object (e.g., a treated tooth) can be radiographically assess...Figure 1.19 Advantages of 3D versus 2D imaging. (a) The sequestrum revealed ...Figure 1.20 Device combining a scaler and a polisher.Figure 1.21 Dental unit main board, including (from left) suction, three‐way...Figure 1.22 (a) Combination of a UNC probe and explorer in a single instrume...Figure 1.23 Series of combined probes and explorers. (a) Probes. From left: ...Figure 1.24 (a) Mouth props extending a dog's jaws. (b) Selection of props i...Figure 1.25 Mirror (a) reflecting light into the caudal part of the oral cav...Figure 1.26 Magnification helps greatly with dental procedures.Figure 1.27 Charting: filling in (a) a paper dental chart and (b) an electro...Figure 1.28 The oral surgical general kit includes, from left: periosteal el...Figure 1.29 Extraction kit: luxators (left) and elevators (right), as well a...Figure 1.30 Rescue kit ‐ From left: four superslim luxators and elevators, m...Figure 1.31 Selection of burs for extraction.Figure 1.32 Periodontal kit. From bottom: mirror, three curettes, periodonta...Figure 1.33 Area‐specific curettes.Figure 1.34 Use of CHX solution during extraction of a badly infected mouth....Figure 1.35 Plaque‐disclosing solution.Figure 1.36 Disposable custom‐made pharyngeal packs made of gauze or sponge....
2 Chapter 2Figure 2.1 Scheme illustrating problems associated with selling veterinary d...Figure 2.2 Client–pet and client–veterinarian bonds.Figure 2.3 Example of a human–dog bond, with humanization efforts.Figure 2.4 Diplomas in the waiting room.Figure 2.5 Array of thank‐you pictures.Figure 2.6 Nonverbal communication: (a) smile versus (b) non‐smile.Figure 2.7 A centralized position of the patient is necessary to display emp...
3 Chapter 3Figure 3.1 Framework for clinical assessment.Figure 3.2 Webinar in dentistry.Figure 3.3 Face‐to‐face learning.Figure 3.4 Interactive session.Figure 3.5 WSAVA Dental guidelines team From left: Paulo Stegall DACVAA (Can...
4 Chapter 4Figure 4.1 The first impression when a client enters the clinic: North Downs...Figure 4.2 The kennel assistant, a first‐line dental team member.Figure 4.3 (a) This patient came to boarding with a fractured 304. (b) An un...Figure 4.4 Veterinary care assistant packing a dental kit.Figure 4.5 Four‐handed dentistry: examination and charting.Figure 4.6 Preparation of the operatory.Figure 4.7 (a, b) Seven‐year‐old Yorkshire terrier that has received annual Figure 4.8 Concious animal assessment.Figure 4.9 Client estimate, prepared based on a filled‐in dental chart.Figure 4.10 Anaesthetised animal assessment.Figure 4.11 Modified pen grasp of a scaling handpiece.Figure 4.12 Color coding of patients for follow‐up visits.Figure 4.13 Informational brochures in a waiting room.Figure 4.14 Before and after smile book examples.
5 Chapter 5Figure 5.1 Dental Index app.Figure 5.2 Dental plaque identification is part of pet owner education, and ...Figure 5.3 Double‐headed toothbrushes have certain benefits in plaque contro...Figure 5.4 Mechanized toothbrush used in dogs.Figure 5.5 Selection of toothpastes.Figure 5.6 Teaching tooth brushing should be gradual and gentle.Figure 5.7 Avoid wide opening of the mouth when teaching tooth brushing.Figure 5.8 Indirect (with the use of fingerbrush) application of Maxiguard i...Figure 5.9 Application of the waxy barrier sealant.Figure 5.10 Kibbles intended for oral hygiene (right) are larger than normal...Figure 5.11 Hill’s Dental Care T/D diet for dogs and cats.Figure 5.12 Dental treats/chews must be attractive for pets.Figure 5.13 With bones or very hard chews, there is danger of (a) breaking t...Figure 5.14 The new version of Vet Aquadent without xylitol.Figure 5.15 Water additives will not work when the animal prefers tap water....Figure 5.16 Plaque Off series.
6 Chapter 6Figure 6.1 Comparison of the dentition of a dog that regularly received a de...Figure 6.2 Entrapment of a large piece of bone in a dog's mandible.Figure 6.3 VOHC website.Figure 6.4 CBCT