AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 277-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven E. Holmstrom ◽  
Jan Bellows ◽  
Ben Colmery ◽  
M. Lana Conway ◽  
Kate Knutson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Care Guidelines

2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats*

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven E. Holmstrom ◽  
Jan Bellows ◽  
Stephen Juriga ◽  
Kate Knutson ◽  
Brook A. Niemiec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Care Guidelines ◽  
Communication Evaluation ◽  
Client Communication

Veterinary dentistry is constantly progressing. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the practice of companion animal dentistry for the veterinary profession. Dental care is necessary to provide optimum health and optimize quality of life. Untreated diseases of the oral cavity are painful and can contribute to local and systemic diseases. This article includes guidelines for preventive oral health care, client communication, evaluation, dental cleaning, and treatment. In addition, materials and equipment necessary to perform a medically appropriate procedure are described.

2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats*

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Bellows ◽  
Mary L. Berg ◽  
Sonnya Dennis ◽  
Ralph Harvey ◽  
Heidi B. Lobprise ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Care Guidelines ◽  
Client Education

ABSTRACT The 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats outline a comprehensive approach to support companion animal practices in improving the oral health and often, the quality of life of their canine and feline patients. The guidelines are an update of the 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. A photographically illustrated, 12-step protocol describes the essential steps in an oral health assessment, dental cleaning, and periodontal therapy. Recommendations are given for general anesthesia, pain management, facilities, and equipment necessary for safe and effective delivery of care. To promote the wellbeing of dogs and cats through decreasing the adverse effects and pain of periodontal disease, these guidelines emphasize the critical role of client education and effective, preventive oral healthcare.

The effect of cost sharing on the quality of dental care

1984 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 597-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
HL Bailit ◽  
RH Brook ◽  
CJ Kamberg ◽  
GA Goldberg ◽  
V Spolsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Cost Sharing
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