"Veterinarians interested in increasing their ability to deliver dental treatment to patients will find the information in Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials and Techniques: A Primer invaluable. Dr. Bellows focuses on the basis to fill the gap between limited and advanced veterinary dental services. This book demonstrates how to establish an efficient dental operatory and perform many of the day-to-day techniques required to raise the level of dental services veterinarians can provide." "The goal of this book is to educate veterinarians and veterinary technicians on the philosophy and means of integrating dental health practices into the everyday life of their patients. Dr. Bellows explains how to choose dental equipment and materials, as well as how to perform basic and intermediate dental procedures based on examination findings. Coverage includes the materials, equipment, and techniques that veterinarians have found most valuable in the practice of veterinary dentistry."--Jacket.

Includes index.

1. The dental operatory -- 2. Equipping the dental practice -- 3. Patient monitoring -- 4. Dental radiography -- 5. Local and regional anesthesia and pain control -- 6. Periodontal equipment, materials, and techniques -- 7. Endodontic equipment, materials, and techniques -- 8. Restorative equipment, materials, and techniques -- 9. Orthodontic equipment, materials, and techniques -- 10. Oral surgical equipment, materials, and techniques -- 11. Educating your client -- App. Vendor information, equipment, and materials.