Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician

Preface ix

Acknowledgements xi

1 Oral and Dental functional Anatomy 3

2 Maintaining Dental Equipment and Supplies 21

3 Dental Radiology 37

4 Periodontal Disease 67

5 Performing the Dental Prophy 81

6 Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Postsurgical Support 101

7 Dental Charting 121

8 Assisting with Extractions 141

9 Assisting with Periodontics 157

10 Assisting with Endodontics 167

11 Assisting with Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Restorative Dentistry 183

12 Client Education 213

Appendix 1 Related Books 241

Appendix 2 Veterinary Dental Associations 243

Appendix 3 Dental Abbreviations of the American Veterinary Dental College 245

Appendix 4 Position Statement of the American Veterinary Dental College 253

Appendix 5 Dental Suppliers 255

Index 257