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Lesson 2: Practical Dentistry Skills

Lesson 2: Practical Dentistry Skills. Unit: Veterinary Assistant I. Is this the correct way to brush your dog’s teeth?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KiY6dTA3_E. Anatomy of the Tooth. Identifying the Teeth. Incisors (6) Canines (2) Premolars (8) Molars Cats have fewer premolars &

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Lesson 2: Practical Dentistry Skills

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  1. Lesson 2: Practical Dentistry Skills Unit: Veterinary Assistant I

  2. Is this the correct way to brush your dog’s teeth? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KiY6dTA3_E

  3. Anatomy of the Tooth

  4. Identifying the Teeth • Incisors (6) • Canines (2) • Premolars (8) • Molars • Cats have fewer premolars & moloars

  5. Deciduous vs. Permanent Teeth • Start losing baby teeth at 4 months (incisors are first) • Most incisors come in at 4 months old

  6. Home Dental Care • Reduces bad breath – “Halitosis” • A build up a plaque leads to tarter leads to gingivitis • Toothbrushes • Toothpaste • Floride – Prevent plaque • Constructive chewing • Periodontal disease – build up of tarter • Gingivitis – bacterial infection of gum (red)

  7. Professional Cleaning • Needed by 3rd or 4th birthday • 1st step is physical exam • Wear protective mask to prevent bacteria from entering your mouth

  8. Tarter Removal • Dental Pick – don’t spend more than 10 seconds on a tooth (enamel – no nerves) • Ultrasonic scaling • Use polishing compound • If you must remove a tooth, important to follow up with antibiotic

  9. Documentation • Educating Client • How often to brush • Use of Canned Food vs. Kibble • Must document: • Overall Dental Health • Extractions Performed • Tarter Build Up

  10. Correct Way… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsNlLLSBWLU

  11. Review • Anatomy of a Tooth • Types of Teeth • Permanent Teeth • Home Dental Care • Professional Cleaning • Tarter Removal • Records

  12. Quiz Time

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