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Nonanesthetic Dentistry

Essentials Steps of a Dental Cleaning

The 12 steps of a dental cleaning

Veterinary team considerations

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Anatomy of a tooth

"Four-handed" dentistry

Dental cleaning sequence

Hand scaling root surfaces

Subgingival curettage

Using compressed air

Injecting perioceuticals

Antiplaque sealants

Dental Guidelines Overview

Dental Anatomy & Pathology

Anatomy & pathology

Definitions

Anatomy of a tooth

Dental Disease Prevention

Strategies

Preventing periodontal disease

Periodontal vs. systemic health

Methods of Evaluating Oral Health

History and Physical Examination

Periodontal disease staging

Conscious

Unconscious

When to refer

Anesthesia, Sedation & Analgesia

Key points

General anesthesia

Sedation

Local analgesia

Addressing pain

Roles of Technicians and Assistants

Practice Requirements

Facility requirements

Materials, instruments, and equipment

Operator protection

Client Education

Terminology and messaging

Role of anesthesia

Regular oral healthcare

Nonanesthetic dentistry

Recommending products

Anesthetized oral exam

Nutrition

Discharge discussion

Guidelines Summary

References

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