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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Practitioners can turn to the following sources for information on veterinary dentistry: • Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (www.avdt.us) • American Veterinary Dental College (www.avdc.org) • American Veterinary Dental Society (www.avds-online.org) • Greenies (www.vet.greenies.com) • Selected dental specialists who offer CE courses in dentistry: Jan Bellows, DVM, DABVP, DAVDC (dentalvet@aol.com); Brett a fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, or has advanced training in veterinary dentistry. Do not be afraid to question training or certification. You are spending hardearned dollars for your CE. Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, in Punta Gorda, Fla.; Tony Woodward, DVM, DAVDC, in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ira Luskin, DVM, DAVDC, (animaldentalcenter.com) of the Animal Dental Center in Baltimore • Steve Holmstrom’s VIN website (ce4vm.com), which lists all available continuing education • Veterinary Dental Forum (www.veterinarydentalforum.com), which provides participants with three days of intense dental training • VIN (www.vin.com) Hurley: Any final comments to add? Scherk: We should emphasize the comprehensive physical examination, including an oral exam, and a good medical behavioral history. Getting patients in the office more often so we can offer advice and services in all aspects, including dental health, can only be beneficial. Bellows: Just as in human medicine, preventive medicine is more cost effective and better than reactive medicine. Hall: You do not have to do veterinary dentistry. If you are not going to get training or equip the hospital properly for oral care, then refer. All parties will benefit from this. Hurley: Those are wonderful points to end on. Hurley: What role do veterinary colleges have in helping to create awareness or interest in dentistry? Goldstein: I think universities might be lagging behind private practice. I think it is the role of the universities to catch up and to develop dental programs. The first step is to realize its importance, introduce it to the curriculum, and then establish positions for dental specialists followed by residencies within the programs. Boone: I think veterinarians in practice have to lead the charge for oral care before the staff can get on board. If someone in your practice is interested in dentistry, providing continuing education is a big help. I believe in training everyone. When a client asks a question, every staff member should have the answer or at least know enough to make a sensible reply. References 1. Paquette DW, Brodala N, Nichols TC. Cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and periodontal infection. Periodontol 2000 2007;44:113-26. 2. Meurman JH, Sanz M, Janket SJ. Oral health, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 2004;15:403-13. 3. Håmålåinen P, Meurman JH, Kauppinen M, et al. Oral infections as Scherk: I think veterinary technicians play a huge role and do extremely well if they are trained properly. The problem occurs when veterinarians allow technicians to see dental patients without seeing the patient themselves. predictors of mortality. Gerodontology 2005;22:151-7. 4. Pischon N, Heng N, Bernimoulin JP, et al. Obesity, inflammation, and periodontal disease. J Dent Res 2007;86:400-9. 5. Iacopino AM. Periodontitis and diabetes interrelationships: role of inflammation. Ann Periodontol 2001;6:125-37. Hall: Well-trained technicians, following protocol confirmed by veterinarians and under their supervision, can perform anesthesia, charting, and intraoral radiography. It is very important that they are a part of the process. The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians offers educational opportunities for technicians to get advanced certification in dentistry. 6. Rawlinson JE Goldstein RE, Erb HN, et al. Tracking inflammatory and renal parameters in dogs pre- and post-treatment for periodontal disease. Abstract, ACVIM Forum, 2005. 7. Roberts FA, Houston LS, Lukehart SA, et al. Periodontitis vaccine decreases local prostaglandin E2 levels in a primate model. Infect Immun 2004;72:1166-8. 8 ® 2007 S&M NuTec, LLC. All rights reserved. Greenies, Feline Greenies, The Original Smart-Treat and the Greenies Dog Logo are registered trademarks of S&M NuTec, LLC. Other trademarks may be owned by other parties. To view this publication online visit http://www.advanstarvhc.com/c17 http://www.avdt.us http://animaldentalcenter.com http://www.avdc.org http://www.avds-online.org http://www.vet.greenies.com http://www.veterinarydentalforum.com http://www.vin.com http://www.advanstarvhc.com/c17

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Veterinary Medicine - October 2007 Contents Leading Off The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Toxicology Brief Idea Exchange Animal Sheltering in the United States: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow The Euthanasia Problem Offer Basic Behavior Counseling for Every Pet at Every Visit Promote and Perform Early Spaying and Neutering Assist Owners in Selecting the Best Pets for their Lifestyles Champion Animal Welfare in Your Community CE Form Product Review Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

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