Dentistry
Feline & Canine Oral Ulcerative Disease
An ulcer is a break in the skin or mucous membrane, with loss of surface tissue, disintegration, and necrosis of epithelial tissue.
Dentistry
A Look at Kidney & Periodontal Diseases
The following statistics were extracted from data collected from the medical records of nearly 2.
Dentistry
Cat with Calculus, Gingivitis, & Missing Teeth
A 7-year-old cat is admitted for routine dental cleaning; however, it has significant calculus and gingivitis, several missing teeth, and a mobile tooth. Can you determine diagnosis and treatment?Dentistry
Recurrent Facial Swelling
A dog presents with facial swelling under its left eye and has a history of a premolar extraction. Based on the photo, radiograph, and details from the presentation and case workup, we ask you to tell us the diagnosis.Dentistry
Periodontal Disease of the Mandible
This case series provides 3 pages of images, details, and questions, challenging you to diagnose and determine the therapeutic approach you would chose for the patient. For this issue, mandibular periodontal disease is obvious in the initial image, but there is much more to consider before reaching a conclusive diagnosis and treatment plan.Dentistry
Case of the Missing Tooth
The challenge is to determine the list of differentials, associated therapies, and further diagnostic measures based on an intra-oral image and radiograph of a missing tooth.Dentistry
Canine Tooth Fracture
A picture is worth 1000 words, and the challenge is to determine what type of tooth fracture is shown in this article as well as the appropriate therapeutic action.
Dentistry
Pet Dental Health Month: Debunking Common Myths About Periodontal Disease
In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month (February 2013), Dr. Niemiec discusses the top 8 myths that practitioners and pet owners may believe about pet dental disease.
