Assessing, treating refractory feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis May 1, 2008 By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis is a painful oral condition in cats that therapeutically has only responded predictably to surgical extraction of all premolars and molars.

AAEP campaign urges dental exam for horses annually May 1, 2008

Lexington, Ky. — Every horse needs an annual dental exam, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) says. It hopes to spread that message through a dental-health campaign designed to reach horse owners throughout 2008.

Examining new classifications of tooth fractures April 1, 2008 By: Jan Bellows, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP

When a dog or cat presents with lethargy or pale mucous membranes and anemia is suspected, the ultimate treatment and prognosis starts with successfully categorizing the problem.

Topeka, Kan. - 12/4/07 - With oral disease marking the most frequently diagnosed health problems for pets, National Dental Health Month kicks off in February.

Analgesics for oral surgery in dogs and cats November 1, 2007 By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Six of the most common agents used for managing pain associated with oral surgery in dogs and cats will be discussed in this third article of a series on pain management. They are the opioids (opiates), the Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), the 5-Lox selective NSAIDs, the alpha-2 agonists, the NMDA-receptor antagonists and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Regional nerve blocks key to delivering quality dental care September 1, 2007 By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

The use of regional nerve blocks for oral surgery in dogs and cats is synonymous with quality patient care.

Pain management for oral surgery in dogs and cats August 1, 2007 By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

After oral surgery, nociceptor response is expected to be greatly enhanced.

Functional occlusion: I'm OK, but are your patients, really? April 1, 2007 By: Jan Bellows, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP

I hung up the receiver after explaining to one of my clients why his "normally" undershot Shih Tzu's maxillary incisors needed be removed because they were penetrating the mandibular gingiva.

Off with the crown? March 1, 2007 By: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM

Editors Note: In a new series, DVM Newsmagazine asks experts within a variety of veterinary specialties to bust commonly held medical, business or professional myths. This month, we bite into dentistry.