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Veterinary dentistry covers a variety of procedures, from routine scaling, polishing, and tooth extractions to advanced techniques aimed at preserving teeth. This collection is intended to signpost some useful resources. Last updated 2025.

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    • Debunking dentistry myths
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2025

      Author Andrew Perry

      This lecture will explore the origins of many dental dogmas and myths and try to identify if there is empirical evidence or simply opinion underpinning these "facts". Topics to be considered will include: "Scaling causes bacteremia so all patients need antibiotics", "this tooth isn’t wobbly - it doesn’t need to be extracted", "Maxillary nerve blocks are too risky" and many more... The lecture will be partly interactive and delegate participation encouraged!

    • Oral inflammatory disease: what’s the latest?
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2025

      Author Alix Freeman

      Oral inflammatory diseases are frequently encountered in both dogs and cats, often presenting unique challenges for veterinarians due to their complex nature and, at times, poorly understood underlying causes. These conditions can be frustrating to manage in practice, particularly as new insights and treatment approaches continue to emerge in this rapidly evolving field. This lecture aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and advancements in the study of oral inflammatory diseases in companion animals. It will cover the most commonly encountered conditions, including their aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic techniques, and evidence-based treatment and management strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on a practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and managing prevalent conditions such as Periodontitis, Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis, Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma, and Canine Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis which are collectively known to affect over 90% of dogs and cats within their lifetime

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      Veterinary nurses and dentistry
      Author BSAVA

      Veterinary nurses play a vital role in dentistry in practice. Here, we look at the dental tasks that nurses can undertake and how these are governed by the Schedule 3 legislation.

    • Rabbit dentistry
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024

      Dental imaging

      • Attendees will have an appreciation of the physiology and function of the rabbit mouth- how soft tissues and dental elements need to work together
      • Key interpretation points of radiographs will be highlighted
      • Attendees will gain an appreciation of why dental imaging is important in planning dental interventions

      Dental intervention

      • Attendees will learn how to approach basic dental techniques confidently
      • Advanced interventions will be discussed so that options are clear in complex cases

    • Oral infections
      BSAVA/SAMSoc Guide to Responsible Use of Antibiotics: PROTECT ME (2024)

      Author BSAVA/SAMSoc

      This section expands upon the recommendations for treatment of oral infections in the PROTECT ME poster.

    • Dental anaesthesia: it’s teamwork
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023

      Specific anaesthetic considerations for dentistry patients, multimodal analgesia and pharmacology for dentistry patients

      • Understanding how vets and nurses can work together to achieve the best anaesthetic outcomes in the dentistry suite
      • Understand the specific anaesthetic challenges posed by dentistry patients
      • Understand analgesic and anaesthetic drug selection for dentistry procedures

      Local anaesthetic nerve blocks for dentistry

      • Understand the neuroanatomy of the trigeminal nerve
      • Understand the pharmacology of local anaesthetic drugs used commonly in dentistry
      • Identify the appropriate local anaesthetic technique for your dental surgical procedure

    • Dental radiography: it’s teamwork
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023

      Principles of dental radiography, acquiring dental radiographs

      • Understand the different techniques used for taking dental radiographs
      • Learn how to appropriately mount and display radiographic films/plates for reviewing purposes
      • Identify and correct various dental radiography faults

      Overview of radiographic interpretation

      • Understand which teeth should be radiographed
      • Identify normal dental radiographic anatomy
      • Identify common dental radiographic pathology

    • Focus on…

      Feline chronic gingivostomatitis
      Author Susan Thorne

      Susan-Thorne.gif  of Dental Vets in East Lothian discusses this challenging oral condition.

    • Dentistry - things I wish I had known when I first graduated
      BSAVA Student Congress 2022

      Many veterinarians are apprehensive when starting out with dental surgery, and this is not surprising given the relatively brief teaching of this topic at most veterinary schools. This lecture provides a grounding for the extraction of a maxillary canine tooth, with interesting case examples.

      Learning Objectives:

      • Why dentistry doesn’t have to be terrible or scary
      • An overview of the approach to the surgical extraction of an adult dog tooth
      • The importance of dental radiography with case examples
      • Basic information on nerve blocks
      • The benefits of mucogingival flaps and how to perform them

    • Tooth fractures
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2022

      Authors: Ingrid Tundo and Susan Thorne

      Help! This dog’s tooth is broken: what should I do?

      • Learn how to examine a dog’s mouth for fractured teeth
      • Review your diagnostic options for fractured teeth
      • Discuss treatment options from pups to adults

      Help! This cat’s tooth is broken: what should I do?

      • Learn how to examine a cat’s mouth for fractured teeth
      • Review your diagnostic options for fractured teeth
      • Discuss treatment options from kittens to adults

    • How to...

      Approach the rabbit with dental disease

      Mancinelli-Elizabeth.gif  Dental disease is a common syndrome in pet rabbits and high on the differential list in any rabbit presenting with reduced appetite, anorexia or pseudo-anorexia (not eating but showing interest in food).1, of Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and effectively managing dental disease in rabbits.

    • Extraction techniques in dogs and cats
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      In this webinar Matthew Oxford covers:

      • Instrumentation and which instruments are which
      • How to use and maintain dental instruments
      • Extraction techniques, including closed and surgical extractions
      • Common complications associated with dental extractions

      This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA's Learn@Lunch series.

      Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars.

    • RVN’s in dentistry - what can we do?
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      Author Stacey Parker

      In this webinar Stacey Parker discusses the anatomy of teeth, gingivitis and periodontitis, the oral exam and charting, using and understanding the triadan numbering system and much more. This one-hour webinar was first broadcast as part of BSAVA’s Learn@Lunch series. Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

    • Regions Now: Interactive Dentistry
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      Author Bob Partridge

      Owen Davies discusses the clinical effects, diagnosis, treatment of multi-rooted teeth, enamel hypoplasia to extractions complications and much more in this dentistry webinar. Regions Now sessions are free to BSAVA members and available for non-members to book - visit the Regions page of the BSAVA website for details of future Regions Now events. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

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