From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition covers everything you need to know about animal dentistry! This handy full-color guide is great for practitioners who are new to veterinary dentistry and for those who want to learn more about the underlying theories of the practice. The first section of the book presents dental procedures, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and ergonomics, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics, exodontics, and periodontics. The book concludes with a chapter on marketing veterinary dentistry and proper responses to commonly asked client questions. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, this text is the ideal resource for helping both veterinary technology and veterinary medicine students quickly master the art of animal dentistry. - NEW and UPDATED! Art and illustrations clarify concepts and show examples of equipment and procedures. - UPDATED! Content highlights important technologic and professional updates to the field of veterinary dentistry, such as updates on disease processes and applicable new procedural techniques and equipment. - UPDATED! Current terminology, based on the American Veterinary Dental College Nomenclature Committee, helps you master the proper language and improve office communication. - Coverage of the essential dentistry-related tasks in the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)'s Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs enables faculty to evaluate your proficiency related to the essential tasks. - Clear, abundantly illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master. - NEW! Chapter on medical communication helps you understand the impact it has on clinical success. - Radiography and imaging coverage strengthens your understanding of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and the technologies available.

From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, this handy full-color guide covers everything you need to know about veterinary dentistry. Dental procedures are presented first, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and anesthesia, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics. The book concludes with two very interesting chapters on marketing veterinary dentistry and commonly asked client questions, replete with proper responses. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, Animal Dentistry is the ideal resource for both technicians and practitioners alike to use in school and professional practice. - Clear, heavily illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master. - Dental terminology is incorporated to help you master the proper language and improve office communication. - Inclusion of digital dental radiography develops your understanding of direct radiology versus computerized radiology and the economic considerations of both. - Vet Tech Threads include a variety of pedagogical features including learning objective, key terms, chapter outlines, Technician Notes, and more to help you navigate through chapters and focus your learning. - New full-color illustrations give you a better picture of concepts, equipment, and procedure details.

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