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<p>Contributors xii</p> <p>Foreword by <i>Judy Ozier</i> xiii</p> <p>Foreword from Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians xv</p> <p>Preface xvi</p> <p>Acknowledgments xvii</p> <p><b>1: The Basics 1<br /></b><i>Gerianne Holzman</i></p> <p>Anatomy of the Skull 2</p> <p>Odontogenesis 10</p> <p>Anatomy of the Tooth 13</p> <p>Directional Terminology 16</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Videos (Dental anatomy, Directional terminology, Tooth numbering): Online only</p> <p><b>2: The Examination Room and the Dental Patient </b><b>21<br /></b><i>Mary Berg</i></p> <p>Introduction 22</p> <p>The Client Interview 22</p> <p>The Oral Examination: Conscious Patient 23</p> <p>Communicating with Clients 25</p> <p>The Dental Estimate (Treatment Plan) 26</p> <p>Training and Key Terms: Online only</p> <p><b>3: Components of the Dental Operatory </b><b>29<br /></b><i>Benita Altier</i></p> <p>Components of the Dental Operatory: The Big Picture 30</p> <p>Operatory Functionality 30</p> <p>Dental Delivery Units 31</p> <p>Dental Handpieces 36</p> <p>Summary of Power Equipment 41</p> <p>Dental Tables and Chairs 41</p> <p>Organizing the Dental Operatory 44</p> <p>Personal Protection 44</p> <p>Ergonomics 47</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>4: Anesthesia and the Dental Patient </b><b>51<br /></b><i>Annie Mills</i></p> <p>Introduction 52</p> <p>Anesthesia for the Dental Patient 52</p> <p>Anesthetic Equipment 53</p> <p>Monitoring Anesthesia and Common Complications 56</p> <p>Pain Management in the Dental Patient 60</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, Video (Operatory final), and Document (Anesthesia cheat sheet): Online only</p> <p><b>5: The Dental Cleaning </b><b>65<br /></b><i>Julie McMahon</i></p> <p>Introduction 66</p> <p>Common Instrumentation for the Dental Cleaning 67</p> <p>The Dental Record 69</p> <p>The Dental Cleaning Procedure 73</p> <p>Cleaning the Teeth Using the Power Scaler 81</p> <p>Dental Cleaning with Hand Instrumentation 82</p> <p>Polishing 84</p> <p>Recovery 86</p> <p>Home Care 86</p> <p>Equipment and Instrument Care 89</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Videos (Basics of the dental cleaning), Presentation (Skillbuilder for basics of the dental cleaning), and Documents (Brushing the teeth and Developing a home dental health care plan): Online only</p> <p><b>6: Dental Radiology </b><b>93<br /></b><i>Laurel Bird</i></p> <p>Radiography in Veterinary Dentistry 94</p> <p>The Dental X-Ray Unit 94</p> <p>Dental Radiographic Image Media and Capture 97</p> <p>Positioning for Taking Dental Radiographs 107</p> <p>Care and Storage of Images 123</p> <p>Anatomy on the Dental Radiograph 124</p> <p>Troubleshooting 127</p> <p>Advanced Imaging 129</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Video (Dental radiograph positioning): Online only</p> <p><b>7: Common Dental Conditions and Treatments </b><b>131<br /></b><i>Jeanne R. Perrone, Sara Sharp, and Patricia A. March</i></p> <p>Introduction 132</p> <p><b>Periodontal Disease 132</b><br /><i>Jeanne R. Perrone</i></p> <p>What is Periodontal Disease? 132</p> <p>Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease 132</p> <p>Clinical Signs 134</p> <p>Radiographic Signs 134</p> <p>Treatment and Therapies 137</p> <p>In Conclusion 141</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Presentations (Stages of periodontal disease, Flap procedures, Dental extractions, Oronasal fistula), and Videos (Periodontal hand instrumentation, Extraction instrumentation): Online only</p> <p><b>Endodontic Disease 141<br /></b><i>Sara Sharp</i></p> <p>Anatomy of the Pulp 141</p> <p>Indications for Endodontic Therapy Due to Trauma 142</p> <p>The Endodontic Exam 142</p> <p>The Endodontic Treatment 143</p> <p>In Conclusion 149</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>Malocclusion </b><b>150<br /></b><i>Patricia A. March</i></p> <p>Normal Occlusion 150</p> <p>Types and Treatments of Malocclusions 151</p> <p>Position Statements 153</p> <p>Treatment of Malocclusions 153</p> <p>In Conclusion 156</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>Jaw Fracture Management </b><b>156<br /></b><i>Patricia A. March</i></p> <p>Types of Jaw Fractures and Their Treatment 156</p> <p>Diagnosis of Jaw Fractures 157</p> <p>Jaw Fracture Management 157</p> <p>Jaw Fracture Repair 158</p> <p>Home Care 160</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures and Presentation (Tape muzzle): Online only</p> <p><b>Oral Tumors </b><b>160<br /></b><i>Patricia A. March</i></p> <p>Benign Oral Tumors and Treatments 162</p> <p>Malignant Oral Tumors and Treatments 164</p> <p>Charting and Preparation of Samples 166</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>8: Feline Dentistry </b><b>169<br /></b><i>Jennifer Crawford and Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey</i></p> <p>Introduction 170</p> <p><b>Gingivostomatitis 170<br /></b><i>Jennifer Crawford</i></p> <p>Symptoms of Gingivostomatitis 171</p> <p>Diagnostics 173</p> <p>Oral Evaluation 173</p> <p>Treatments 174</p> <p>Aftercare 176</p> <p>Summary 177</p> <p>Key Terms and Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex </b><b>177<br /></b><i>Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey</i></p> <p>Causes 178</p> <p>Symptoms 178</p> <p>Diagnostics 178</p> <p>Treatments 179</p> <p>Key Terms and Video (Eosinophilic granuloma complex): Online only</p> <p><b>Feline Tooth Resorption </b><b>180<br /></b><i>Billie Jean (Jeannie) Losey</i></p> <p>Definition and Symptoms 180</p> <p>Stages of Tooth Resorption 182</p> <p>Diagnostics 184</p> <p>Charting 185</p> <p>Treatment 185</p> <p>Key Terms, Training, Supplemental Figures, and Video (Tooth resorption): Online only</p> <p><b>9: Dentistry and the Exotic Patient </b><b>187<br /></b><i>Kathy Istace</i></p> <p>Challenges of Exotic Dentistry 188</p> <p><b>Rodent Dentistry </b><b>188</b></p> <p>Caviomorph Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus) 188</p> <p>Murine Rodents (Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils) 188</p> <p>Oral Examination of Rodents 191</p> <p>Anesthesia and Pain Management 191</p> <p>Common Dental Problems of Rodents 193</p> <p>Dental Instruments 195</p> <p>Husbandry and Home Care 195</p> <p>Supplemental Figures and Video (Pocket pet dentistry for the veterinary technician): Online only</p> <p><b>Miscellaneous Small Pets </b><b>196</b></p> <p>Hedgehogs 196</p> <p>Sugar Gliders 196</p> <p><b>Rabbit Dentistry </b><b>196</b></p> <p>Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Rabbits 197</p> <p>Oral Examination of Rabbits 197</p> <p>Anesthesia and Pain Management 198</p> <p>Common Dental Problems of Rabbits 201</p> <p>Dental Instruments 203</p> <p>Husbandry and Home Care 203</p> <p>Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>Ferret Dentistry </b><b>204</b></p> <p>Oral Anatomy and Dentition of Ferrets 204</p> <p>Common Dental Problems of Ferrets 206</p> <p>Dental Instruments 207</p> <p>Husbandry and Home Care 207</p> <p>Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p><b>Dental Radiography for the Exotic Patient </b><b>208</b></p> <p>Materials and Equipment 208</p> <p>Rodents and Rabbits 208</p> <p>Ferrets 211</p> <p>Supplemental Figures: Online only</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Documents (Dental assessment charts for rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat, mouse, hamster, and ferret): Online only</p> <p><b>10: Discharging the Dental Patient </b><b>213<br /></b><i>Patricia Dominguez</i></p> <p>Discharge Instructions: What You Need 214</p> <p>The Importance of Photographs and Radiographs 218</p> <p>Managing Recheck Visits 220</p> <p>Reminders: How Often Should Dental Patients Return? 221</p> <p>Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figure: Online only</p> <p><b>Appendices </b><b>223</b></p> <p>1. Home Oral Health Care Interview Form 223</p> <p>2. Canine Dental Chart 225</p> <p>3. Feline Dental Chart 227</p> <p>4. Dental Procedure Estimate 229</p> <p>5. Dental Procedure Release Form 230</p> <p>6. Dental Radiograph Template 231</p> <p>7. Discharge Take Home Instructions Example 233</p> <p>8. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Simple Example 235</p> <p>9. Discharge Take Home Pictures: Detailed Example 236</p> <p>Index 245</p>

Although this book will also be useful for veterinarians, its best feature is that it was written to provide various task-related details that are specifically inclusive of veterinary technicians and nurses and emphasizes how they can use their skills at every step…. The flow, chapter and section headings, and overall organization of the text are top-notch and make the book easy to read. I highly recommend this textbook for any veterinary professional (including veterinary and veterinary technician students) who wants to enhance their knowledge regarding the standard of care in veterinary dentistry. <b>JAVMA; MAR 15, 2021; VOL 258, NO. 6</b>

<p><b>The Editor</b> <p><b>Jeanne R. Perrone,</b> MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), is owner and facilitator of VT Dental Training, which provides consulting and dentistry skills training for veterinary staff, and serves as an online adjunct instructor for the Veterinary Technician program in dentistry at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, FL, USA.

<p><b>A Comprehensive Resource for Clinically Oriented Techniques in Small Animal Dentistry</b> <p><i>Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd Edition</i> brings together all aspects of canine, feline, and exotic animal dentistry for veterinary technicians and nurses. Offering complete coverage of all aspects of dental treatment for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, the book describes techniques for veterinary technicians providing dental care. The new edition includes brand new information on digital radiology, plus updates to current protocols and improved images throughout the book. <p>The chapters contained within include in-depth coverage of all stages of small animal dental care, including: <ul> <li>Anesthesia</li> <li>Radiology</li> <li>Dental cleaning</li> <li>Common diseases and treatment</li> <li>Equipment needs and maintenance</li> <li>Exotic dentistry</li> </ul> <p><i>Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses</i> includes access to a companion website that provides video clips, review questions, training exercises, forms, and editable glossaries. This book is an essential and invaluable resource for any veterinary technology student, veterinary technician or nurse regularly or occasionally engaged in small animal dental care.

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