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Full mouth extraction (FME) in dogs is a common procedure performed in veterinary dental referral practice. Clients may be apprehensive to have FME performed, with concerns for ability to eat and quality of life. These concerns may be barriers to electing to proceed. This study used a cross-sectional survey to identify concerns clients had regarding FME. Medical records of 168 dogs that underwent FME at a referral practice from 2013 to 2019 were sent surveys. A total of 55 responses were obtained. This study demonstrated that after extractions, 52.7% of the patients ate the same diet as before the surgery. Regarding enthusiasm for eating, 12 (21.7%) reported an increase in enthusiasm, 15 (27.3%) reported slightly more enthusiasm, 25 (45.5%) reported the same enthusiasm, two (3.6%) reported less enthusiasm, and one (1.8%) showed a complete lack of interest. Fifty-one (92.7%) reported improved postoperative oral comfort. Twenty-five respondents (45.5%) had a great deal of anxiety before the procedure, specifically regarding eating postoperatively, 13 (24.1%) were extremely concerned, 31 (57.4%) were somewhat concerned. Twenty-six (47.3%) were extremely anxious about anesthesia. This study demonstrated high client satisfaction with 45 (81.8%) of the respondents reporting high satisfaction. This survey demonstrated that FME is a successful procedure with a high rate of client satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to determine the success of the natural crowns of endodontically treated canine teeth in pet dogs, instrumented and obturated using rotary driven non-taper nickel titanium files, through an occlusal access preparation, without the placement of a prosthetic cast metal crown. A search of medical records at a private veterinary dental referral practice was conducted to identify pet dogs having had endodontic treatment of one or more canine teeth over an eleven-year period (2007-2018). Follow up, performed by the same veterinary dental specialist, included a complete oral health assessment under general anesthesia and included intraoral radiography thereby allowing close visual examination of the crown and restoration as well as assessing endodontic success. Time to follow up was between two and nine years after treatment with a mean of 4.5 years. Analysis revealed that 29/29 (100%) of the treated crowns maintained their stability and did not require extraction. 5/29 (17.2%) of the treated teeth had an enamel fracture requiring additional treatment to the crown after the initial treatment; 1/29 (3.4%) had additional abrasion but did not require treatment and 23/29 (79.3%) were found to have sustained no additional damage. This study supports endodontic treatment without the placement of a prosthetic crown in canine teeth in pet dogs when an occlusal access site is used as described in this paper. Further study is required on the increased risk of fracture of the remaining unaltered canine teeth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the factors in developing dental caries of dogs in Ontario. The cause of dental caries is the release of acids from oral bacteria fermenting carbohydrates and the bacterial decay of tooth structure. The factors of the development of caries include natural tooth structure with susceptible surface exposed to the oral environment, complex indigenous microflora and food ingested by mouth. Moreover, several photographs are presented which depict the caries lesion of the dog.

Successful treatment and prevention of periodontal disease in pet animals requires a multidimensional approach to identify and eliminate exacerbating factors. provide scheduled professional examinations and care, and plan and implement a dental homecare program. Over the years, many therapeutic and preventive interventions have been developed or advocated for periodontal disease, but evidence of efficacy or effectiveness is highly variable. Accordingly the main objective of this systematic review is to identify and critically appraise the evidence supporting various aspects of homecare for prevention of canine and feline periodontal disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses three elements, namely the owner, animal or patient and the environment, whose interaction affects the outcome of the treatment of canine periodontal disease. It is noted that an effective periodontal treatments demand extensive home care and maintenance therapy. A review of the definition of the term "periodontal disease" is offered. Also tackled are the factors that must be considered in developing a reasonable and attainable treatment plan, including the financial capabilities of the owner.

Dental charts and records of 71 dogs were reviewed and 84 intact tooth crowns were noted to have been entirely discolored in shades of pink, purple, grey, or tan. Endodontic therapy was performed on 49 of these teeth allowing gross examination of the entire pulp. An exploratory pulpotomy was performed in 15 teeth prior to exodontic therapy in order to assess the integrity of the coronal pulp. Gross signs of partial or total pulp necrosis were present in 59 (92.2 %) of these teeth. The pulp was not observed grossly in 20 teeth which received exodontic therapy Overall, of the 84 teeth evaluated, 36 (42.9 %) had no radiographic signs of endodontic disease. Gross or radiographic signs of endodontic disease were absent in only 2 (4.1 %) discolored teeth receiving endodontic therapy Based on the low incidence of vital, affected teeth in the dogs of this study, endodontic or exodontic therapy is recommended for discolored teeth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses home care for veterinary dental patients. It stresses the importance of home care in controlling dental plaque in animals and in the long-term prognosis for periodontal disease. It relates the development of dental plaque and its progression to form calculus which serves as a breeding ground for periodontal pathogens. The dangers of home care to the pet and owner are cited which include pain to the animal and a false sense of security.

The article focuses on the management of apparent spontaneous fractures of the right and left mandibles in an eight-year-old male Yorkshire terrier dog. Teeth extraction procedure was performed based on generalized periodontal and endodontic disease affecting the remaining teeth. It cites that fracture management consisted of placement of intramedullary (IM) pins between the lingual and buccal cortical plates. Several procedures performed to repair the fractures are enumerated.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for crown lengthening for mandibular and maxillary canine teeth in dogs.

The article presents the author's opinion regarding the Veterinary Dentistry. The author states that misguided breeding practices results in the negative impacts on the oral health of the domesticated animals and adds that animals are not intentionally bred to have these conditions. The author discusses the overview of the brachycephalic skull structure's of the pets and its drawbacks which are consider as the problem rose by human directed selective breeding.

The article discusses the importance of Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance. It states that the VOHC was established by the American Veterinary Dental College to help recognized products that would be beneficial to dogs and cats in controlling plaque or tartar. It mentions the benefit of VOHC seal of acceptance which include added research and assurance on the product valid research which follow standardized protocols.

In this article, the author discusses the significance of services offered by various veterinarians at the veterinary clinics and hospitals in Canada by sighting the example of Jane and John Doe, who purchased a eight-week-old English bulldog. Topics discussed the vaccination of bulldogs, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) graduates, and animal care.