- Veterinary dentistry
Veterinary dentistry is the field of
dentistry applied to the care of animals. It is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates toanimal s.In the
United States , veterinary dentistry is one of 20veterinary specialties recognized by theAmerican Veterinary Medical Association .cite web| url=http://www.avma.org/press/profession/specialties.asp| title=Veterinary Specialty Organizations| accessdate=2006-08-20] Veterinary dentists offer services in the fields ofendodontics , oral and maxillofacial radiology,oral and maxillofacial surgery ,oral medicine ,orthodontics ,pedodontics ,periodontics , andprosthodontics . Similar to human dentists, they treat conditions such asjaw fracture s,malocclusion s,oral cancer ,periodontal disease , andstomatitis and other conditions unique to veterinary medicine (i.e.feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion s).References
External links
Organizations:
* [http://www.avdt.us/ Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians]
* [http://www.avdonline.org/ Academy of Veterinary Dentistry]
* [http://www.asvdt.org/ American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians]
* [http://www.avdc.org/ American Veterinary Dental College]
* [http://www.avds-online.org/ American Veterinary Dental Society]
* [http://www.bvda.co.uk/ British Veterinary Dental Association]
* [http://www.evdc.info/ European Veterinary Dental College]
* [http://www.evds.info/ European Veterinary Dental Society]
* [http://www.vohc.org/ Veterinary Oral Health Council]
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