Download as PDF By Tony M. Woodward, DVM, AVDC We continue in this article describing the five basic dental services that all general practitioners should be able to provide for their patients. In the last article we covered the 12-step cleaning process. This article covers dental radiology. Dental radiology is the core diagnostic modality for veterinary dental care. Trying to … Read More
Basic Periodontal Treatment in Dogs and Cats
Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. By Tony M. Woodward, DVM, AVDC Periodontal disease results from the action of oral bacteria in concert with the host response to that infection. Both are thought to contribute substantially to the creation of periodontal pockets, which are defined as pockets deeper than 1 mm in a cat or … Read More
The 12-Step Cleaning Procedure
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Your Step-by-Step Marketing Plan for Dentistry
Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. By Tony Woodward, DVM, AVSC You can maximize the potential of dentistry in your veterinary practice by educating your staff and recognizing and treating problems that are often missed. As 50% of your patients may be in need of some level of dental care, there are many opportunities to … Read More
Blowing the Top Off of Your Veterinary Dental Dept!
A Guide for the General Veterinary Practitioner Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. By Tony M. Woodward, DVM, AVD There exists today a tremendous opportunity for improving the level of veterinary dental care delivered by the average practice. Integrating a higher level of veterinary dental care into a general practice takes time and a level … Read More
What Dental Services Do You Need To Provide?
Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. By Tony M. Woodward, DVM, AVDC Previous articles have presented the rationale for expanding your veterinary dental services and presented a specific marketing plan you can use to implement a higher level of dentistry in your practice. In this article, we will begin to cover the specific veterinary dentistry services … Read More
Realizing the Potential for Dental Care
Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. By Tony M. Woodward, DVM, AVDC In my experience, there are several areas that must be addressed in order to achieve the potential for delivery of dental care in a general practice. These include defining your dental message, education of staff, consistent delivery of your educational message to clients, … Read More
Simplified Positioning for Dental Radiology
Click the above image to view the PDF, or click here to download. Dental Radiology “CHEAT SHEET” Area imaged General Technique and Tips Lower PM and M Place film in vestibule between the tongue and teeth. The beam is angled perpendicular to film. This is the only “parallel technique”. Lower incisors +/- Canine Start by aiming beam on ventral midline … Read More