Scientific Articles

Gingival enlargement in a dog‘s mouth is a common presentation in the exam room; this paper covers the common pathologies encountered and discusses the preferred approach to treatment.

An independent method has been developed that delivers an impartial assessment of the efficacy of products that claim to help reduce dental plaque or calculus in our pets, as Ana Nemec describes.

Detection of dental disease requires an initial oral examination, followed by a definitive oral examination under general anesthesia.

Dental care is necessary to promote optimal health and quality of life, but the most visible part of the tooth...

Damaged teeth are common but often go unnoticed, or the consequences are ignored or at best underestimated.

Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease found in small animals with a prevalence that approaches 80%.

Oral cavity disease is the most prevalent diagnosis in both dogs and cats.

Jaw fractures account for 5-7% of all fractures in cats and are frequently caused by car accidents or by falls from a height.

Oral cancer is frequently encountered in both feline and canine patients; dogs are more often affected than cats...