This well-illustrated manual offers veterinary technicians and nurses practical advice on performing basic dental procedures. It covers all key day-to-day scenarios in a small animal practice, including equipment, preventive dentistry, and dental radiography. The authors - one a world authority on veterinary dentistry, the other a listed veterinary nurse - have worked together for more than a decade and have unparalleled experience in animal dentistry and oral surgery.
Book Features
Chapter 1 The role of the veterinary nurse and technician 1
Chapter 2 Equipment and instrumentation 5
Chapter 3 Anaesthetic monitoring and immediate postoperative care 19
Chapter 4 Anatomy of the teeth and periodontium 25
Chapter 5 Occlusion and malocclusion 31
Chapter 6 Oral examination and recording 41
Chapter 7 Dental radiography 55
Chapter 8 Periodontal disease 69
Chapter 9 Common oral and dental conditions 87
Chapter 10 Preventive dentistry 109
Chapter 11 Tooth extraction 119
Chapter 12 Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents 131
App. 1 Veterinary Nurses And The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1996 149
App. 2 Endodontics 153
About the Author
Cecilia Gorrel, BSc, MA, VetMB, DDS, MRCVS, HonFAVD, DipEVDC, Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Referrals, Veterinary Oral Health Consultancy, Pilley, UK; and Susan Derbyshire, Veterinary Nurse, Personal Assistant, Practice Manager, Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Referrals, Veterinary Oral Health Consultancy.
Book Features
- Specifically written for veterinary nurses and technicians.
- Details equipment and instrument requirements and maintenance.
- Covers anesthesia for the dental/oral surgery patient.
- Provides clear instructions for performing common dental procedures.
- Includes practical advice on running a dental clinic.
- Offers tips of the trade from an experienced oral care team.
Chapter 1 The role of the veterinary nurse and technician 1
Chapter 2 Equipment and instrumentation 5
Chapter 3 Anaesthetic monitoring and immediate postoperative care 19
Chapter 4 Anatomy of the teeth and periodontium 25
Chapter 5 Occlusion and malocclusion 31
Chapter 6 Oral examination and recording 41
Chapter 7 Dental radiography 55
Chapter 8 Periodontal disease 69
Chapter 9 Common oral and dental conditions 87
Chapter 10 Preventive dentistry 109
Chapter 11 Tooth extraction 119
Chapter 12 Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents 131
App. 1 Veterinary Nurses And The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1996 149
App. 2 Endodontics 153
About the Author
Cecilia Gorrel, BSc, MA, VetMB, DDS, MRCVS, HonFAVD, DipEVDC, Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Referrals, Veterinary Oral Health Consultancy, Pilley, UK; and Susan Derbyshire, Veterinary Nurse, Personal Assistant, Practice Manager, Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery Referrals, Veterinary Oral Health Consultancy.
Product Details
- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (January 26, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0750652861
- ISBN-13: 978-0750652865