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The long-held dogma that specific oral bacteria are directly responsible for infection in distant organs is oversimplified and difficult to prove.

A thorough history of patient health should always include an evaluation and update on systemic maladies as well as an evaluation and review of oral hygiene efforts performed by the pet owner. 

Periodontal disease (PD) staging is most accurate when performed in an unconscious patient after intraoral radiographs and periodontal probing.

The conscious oral evaluation is an important first step to anticipating procedural extent and preparing and educating clients regarding anticipated findings while under general anesthesia.

Only after the patient has been anesthetized can a complete and thorough oral evaluation be successfully performed. 33

Recommending and providing optimal dental treatment recommendations for your patients sometimes includes recognizing when they should be referred to a specialist.

Fear of anesthesia is the most common cause of clients’ decisions to forego dental procedures for their pets.

Medications to consider for outpatient veterinary dental anesthesia.

Anyone performing oral surgical or periodontal procedures should be familiar with dental nerve block techniques, including a thorough knowledge of oral anatomy and analgesic agents and their application.

For both veterinary professionals and pet owners, the ability to recognize dental pain is limited because dogs and cats often mask overt signs of oral discomfort.