Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician by M. Ly... - 9780813820378

Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal TechnicianAuthor(s): M. Lynne Kesel\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wiley-Blackwell\nISBN-13: 9780813820378, 978-0813820378\nSynopsis\nVeterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician is an introductory, step-by-step guide that addresses the delicate mechanics of dentistry, the patient's needs, and the client's education.\n\n Topics covered include:\n\nBasic oral and dental anatomy\nMaintaining dental equipment and supplies\nTaking diagnostic X rays\nIn-depth discussion of periodontal disease, including gingeval hyperplasia, feline stomatitis, and feline resorptive lesions\nPerforming the dental prophy and creating dental charts\nSafe administration of anesthesia and postsurgical support\nReviews of extractions, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry that aid the technician in understanding what is being done and how to assist\nClient education, including hand.