Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses - Nurses, 2nd Editio

Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd Edition brings together all aspects of canine, feline, and exotic animal dentistry for veterinary technicians and nurses. Offering complete coverage of all aspects of dental treatment for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, the book describes techniques for veterinary technicians providing dental care. The new edition includes brand new information on digital radiology, plus updates to current protocols and improved images throughout the book.
 
The chapters contained within include in-depth coverage of all stages of small animal dental care, including:
* Anesthesia
* Radiology
* Dental cleaning
* Common diseases and treatment
* Equipment needs and maintenance
* Exotic dentistry
 
Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses includes access to a companion website that provides video clips, review questions, training exercises, forms, and editable glossaries. This book is an essential and invaluable resource for any veterinary technology student, veterinary technician or nurse regularly or occasionally engaged in small animal dental care.

List of contents

Contributors xii
 
Foreword by Judy Ozier xiii
 
Foreword from Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians xv
 
Preface xvi
 
Acknowledgments xvii
 
1: The Basics 1
Gerianne Holzman
 
Anatomy of the Skull 2
 
Odontogenesis 10
 
Anatomy of the Tooth 13
 
Directional Terminology 16
 
Training, Key Terms, and Videos (Dental anatomy, Directional terminology, Tooth numbering): Online only
 
2: The Examination Room and the Dental Patient 21
Mary Berg
 
Introduction 22
 
The Client Interview 22
 
The Oral Examination: Conscious Patient 23
 
Communicating with Clients 25
 
The Dental Estimate (Treatment Plan) 26
 
Training and Key Terms: Online only
 
3: Components of the Dental Operatory 29
Benita Altier
 
Components of the Dental Operatory: The Big Picture 30
 
Operatory Functionality 30
 
Dental Delivery Units 31
 
Dental Handpieces 36
 
Summary of Power Equipment 41
 
Dental Tables and Chairs 41
 
Organizing the Dental Operatory 44
 
Personal Protection 44
 
Ergonomics 47
 
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental Figures: Online only
 
4: Anesthesia and the Dental Patient 51
Annie Mills
 
Introduction 52
 
Anesthesia for the Dental Patient 52
 
Anesthetic Equipment 53
 
Monitoring Anesthesia and Common Complications 56
 
Pain Management in the Dental Patient 60
 
Training, Key Terms, Video (Operatory final), and Document (Anesthesia cheat sheet): Online only
 
5: The Dental Cleaning 65
Julie McMahon
 
Introduction 66
 
Common Instrumentation for the Dental Cleaning 67
 
The Dental Record 69
 
The Dental Cleaning Procedure 73
 
Cleaning the Teeth Using the Power Scaler 81
 
Dental Cleaning with Hand Instrumentation 82
 
Polishing 84
 
Recovery 86
 
Home Care 86
 
Equipment and Instrument Care 89
 
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Videos (Basics of the dental cleaning), Presentation (Skillbuilder for basics of the dental cleaning), and Documents (Brushing the teeth and Developing a home dental health care plan): Online only
 
6: Dental Radiology 93
Laurel Bird
 
Radiography in Veterinary Dentistry 94
 
The Dental X-Ray Unit 94
 
Dental Radiographic Image Media and Capture 97
 
Positioning for Taking Dental Radiographs 107
 
Care and Storage of Images 123
 
Anatomy on the Dental Radiograph 124
 
Troubleshooting 127
 
Advanced Imaging 129
 
Training, Key Terms, and Video (Dental radiograph positioning): Online only
 
7: Common Dental Conditions and Treatments 131
Jeanne R. Perrone, Sara Sharp, and Patricia A. March
 
Introduction 132
 
Periodontal Disease 132
Jeanne R. Perrone
 
What is Periodontal Disease? 132
 
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease 132
 
Clinical Signs 134
 
Radiographic Signs 134
 
Treatment and Therapies 137
 
In Conclusion 141
 
Training, Key Terms, Supplemental Figures, Presentations (Stages of periodontal disease, Flap procedures, Dental extractions, Oronasal fistula), and Videos (Periodontal hand instrumentation, Extraction instrumentation): Online only
 
Endodontic Disease 141
Sara Sharp
 
Anatomy of the Pulp 141
 
Indications for Endodontic Therapy Due to Trauma 142
 
The Endodontic Exam 142
 
The Endodontic Treatment 143
 
In Conclusion 149
 
Training, Key Terms, and Supplemental

About the author

The Editor Jeanne R. Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), is owner and facilitator of VT Dental Training, which provides consulting and dentistry skills training for veterinary staff, and serves as an online adjunct instructor for the Veterinary Technician program in dentistry at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, FL, USA.

Summary

Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd Edition brings together all aspects of canine, feline, and exotic animal dentistry for veterinary technicians and nurses. Offering complete coverage of all aspects of dental treatment for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, the book describes techniques for veterinary technicians providing dental care. The new edition includes brand new information on digital radiology, plus updates to current protocols and improved images throughout the book.

The chapters contained within include in-depth coverage of all stages of small animal dental care, including:
* Anesthesia
* Radiology
* Dental cleaning
* Common diseases and treatment
* Equipment needs and maintenance
* Exotic dentistry

Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses includes access to a companion website that provides video clips, review questions, training exercises, forms, and editable glossaries. This book is an essential and invaluable resource for any veterinary technology student, veterinary technician or nurse regularly or occasionally engaged in small animal dental care.

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Although this book will also be useful for veterinarians, its best feature is that it was written to provide various task-related details that are specifically inclusive of veterinary technicians and nurses and emphasizes how they can use their skills at every step.... The flow, chapter and section headings, and overall organization of the text are top-notch and make the book easy to read. I highly recommend this textbook for any veterinary professional (including veterinary and veterinary technician students) who wants to enhance their knowledge regarding the standard of care in veterinary dentistry. JAVMA; MAR 15, 2021; VOL 258, NO. 6

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Although this book will also be useful for veterinarians, its best feature is that it was written to provide various task-related details that are specifically inclusive of veterinary technicians and nurses and emphasizes how they can use their skills at every step.... The flow, chapter and section headings, and overall organization of the text are top-notch and make the book easy to read. I highly recommend this textbook for any veterinary professional (including veterinary and veterinary technician students) who wants to enhance their knowledge regarding the standard of care in veterinary dentistry. JAVMA; MAR 15, 2021; VOL 258, NO. 6

Product details

• Authors: Jeanne R Perrone, Jeanne R. Perrone, Jeanne R. (Veterinary Technician Perrone, Jr Perrone
• Assisted by: Jeanne R. Perrone (Editor), Perrone Jeanne R. (Editor), Jeann R Perrone (Editor), Jeanne R Perrone (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781119451839
• ISBN: 978-1-119-45183-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Veterinärmedizin, veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, Veterinärmedizin f. Kleintiere, Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal General, Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin, Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care, Veterinärmedizin / Zahnheilkunde