Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Veterinary Dentistry covers all aspects of dentistry with emphasis on procedures and the technician's role. Progressing from simple to complex topics, the book presents dental procedures first, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and anesthesia, then progresses to procedures such as endodontics. The book concludes with two interesting chapters on marketing veterinary dentistry and commonly asked client questions, replete with acceptable technician responses.
Designed and written specifically for veterinary technicians and students.Includes hundreds of illustrations and photographs to aid technicians in study and practice.Features key terms boldfaced in text with parenthetical definitions.Contains helpful summary tables and boxes for understanding important information.Worksheets at the ends of each chapter test readers comprehension of key chapter content; answers can be found on the Internet.Features unique, previously unpublished dental chart that allows technicians to rechart on the same document.Includes two separate chapters specifically about cats and pocket pets.Synopsis
355 pages
Designed and written specifically for veterinary technicians and students.Includes hundreds of illustrations and photographs to aid technicians in study and practice.Features key terms boldfaced in text with parenthetical definitions.Contains helpful summary tables and boxes for understanding important information.Worksheets at the ends of each chapter test readers comprehension of key chapter content; answers can be found on the Internet.Features unique, previously unpublished dental chart that allows technicians to rechart on the same document. Includes two separate chapters specifically about cats and pocket pets.Table of Contents
The oral examination and disease recognition -- Dental instruments and equipment -- Personal safety and ergonomics -- Anesthesia -- Pathogenesis of periodontal disease -- The complete prophy -- Home-care instruction -- Periodontal therapy -- Exodontics (extractions) -- Dental radiology -- Advanced veterinary dental procedures -- Feline dentistry -- Pocket pet dentistry -- Marketing veterinary dentistry -- Commonly asked questions.