Veterinary dentistry

Veterinary dentistry involves the application of dental care to animals, encompassing not only the prevention of diseases and maladies of the mouth, but also considers treatment. In the United States, veterinary dentistry is one of 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.{{cite web|url=http://www.avma.org/press/profession/specialties.asp |title=Veterinary Specialty Organizations |accessdate=2006-08-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060501171328/http://www.avma.org/press/profession/specialties.asp |archivedate=May 1, 2006 }}

Among other services, veterinary dentists perform endodontics, oral radiographs, and cosmetic and medically indicated surgeries. They address various conditions such as jaw fractures, malocclusions of the teeth, oral cancer, periodontal disease, and unique veterinary conditions like feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions.

Additionally, some animals have specialized dental workers like equine dental technicians, who perform routine dental work on horses.

Oral disease

= Periodontal disease =

== Consequences of periodontal disease ==

= Gingivitis =

Signs and symptoms of oral disease

The main signs of oral disease include :

Halitosis
Broken or discoloured teeth
Changes in eating behaviour
Rubbing or pawing at the face
Ptyalism
Bleeding from the mouth
Inability or unwillingness to open or close the mouth
Change in temperament
Morbidity
Weight loss

Diagnosis

= Radiography =

Oral abnormalities, anomalies, and defects

= Malocclusions =

== Class I malocclusion (MAL/1) ==

== Class II malocclusion (MAL/2) ==

== Class III malocclusion (MAL/3) ==

== Other malocclusions ==

= Oral lesions and masses =

== Malignant tumors ==

== Nonmalignant tumors ==

== Resorptive lesions ==

= Developmental conditions =

Dental cleaning

= Dental instruments =

== Hand instruments ==

== Power instruments ==

Dental charting

References

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External links

Organizations:

[http://www.avdt.us/ Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians]
[http://www.avdonline.org/ Academy of Veterinary Dentistry]
[http://www.asvdt.org/ American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians]
[http://www.avdc.org/ American Veterinary Dental College]
[http://www.avds-online.org/ American Veterinary Dental Society]
[http://www.bvda.co.uk/ British Veterinary Dental Association]
[http://www.evdc.info/ European Veterinary Dental College]
[http://www.evds.info/ European Veterinary Dental Society]
[http://www.vohc.org/ Veterinary Oral Health Council]
[http://en.wikivet.net/Small_Animal_Dentistry WikiVet Dentistry]

Guidelines:

[https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/AAHA-AVMA-Canine-Preventive-Healthcare-Guidelines.aspx AAHA-AVMA canine preventive healthcare guidelines]
[https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/AAHA-AVMA-Feline-Preventive-Healthcare-Guidelines.aspx AAHA-AVMA feline preventive healthcare guidelines]

Category:Veterinary professions