Edited by
Brook A. Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD
Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery
San Diego, CA, USA
This edition first published 2021
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Names: Niemiec, Brook A., editor.
Title: Breed predispositions to dental and oral disease in dogs / edited by
Brook Niemiec.
Description: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2021. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020024174 (print) | LCCN 2020024175 (ebook) | ISBN
9781119552116 (hardback) | ISBN 9781119552123 (adobe pdf) | ISBN
9781119552048 (epub)
Subjects: MESH: Tooth Diseases--veterinary | Anesthesia, Dental--veterinary
| Veterinary Medicine | Dogs
Classification: LCC SF867 (print) | LCC SF867 (ebook) | NLM SF 867 | DDC
636.089/763--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020024174
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020024175
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Cover Images: French bull dog – Robert Furman, Dog dentistry images – Brook A. Niemiec, Blueprint background © belterz /Getty Images
Throughout the history of veterinary medicine, when a new species or breed becomes a common focus of therapy, the tendency has been to treat it similarly to historically established methods. These methods serve as a basic guide for therapy, but eventually they are found to be lacking and the profession is required to change its mindset. Thus, the old adages “Dogs are not small horses,” and then “Cats are not small dogs.”
Veterinary education typically evolves relatively slowly compared to the change in practice demands. Therefore, education may be based on classic models as opposed to what is currently present within daily practice.
With the increasing popularity of “designer” dogs, as well as line breeding for desired traits, we have created hereditable issues within species and breeds. This is perhaps best known and discussed in brachycephalic breeds, but is seen throughout the canine spectrum.
One trend that has been present for decades but is increasing even more rapidly today is the desire for smaller and smaller dogs. These “microdogs” are significantly different in their skeletal as well as behavioral aspects. Perhaps there is nowhere this more apparent than within the oral cavity.
Despite significant differences in the incidence and severity of periodontal disease, we still treat small breed dogs like their larger cousins. This book will describe the significant differences between large and small breed patients in regards to onset, prevalence, and significant local/regional and systemic consequences of periodontal disease. This necessitates a completely different approach to periodontal therapy as well as a reevaluation as to decisions on when and how to extract teeth. We will also cover the other breeds who are prone to particular dental issues and how to mitigate them. In addition, we will briefly cover the unique concerns of brachycephalic breeds. The challenges of extractions in small and toy breed dogs is presented to help avoid iatrogenic complications. Chapters on the animal welfare aspects of heritable oral and dental diseases are included to provide a animal centric, whole patient approach to dental care. Finally, this book will debunk the common myths of anesthetic risks in brachycephalic and especially small breed dogs.