Veterinary Dentistry

Question 1

What are the Steps in a Comprehensive Dental and Oral Evaluation and Cleaning?

Answer 1

Steps in Comprehensive Dental and Oral Evaluation and Cleaning
1. Examination of the patient for occlusion prior to intubating
2. Rinsing the mouth with dilute chlorhexidine after the patient is anesthetized and is stable
3. Examination of the oral and pharyngeal cavity, charting calculus and gingivitis levels, abnormal probing depth, and any tooth or soft tissue abnormalities
4. Taking full mouth radiographs
5. Supra- and subgingival calculus removal – dental removal forceps, ultrasonic and hand scaling
6. Polishing the tooth surface to prevent calculus build-up in the tooth surface roughened by scaling
7. Application of dental sealants and/or fluoride
8. Remember to remove any material packed in the pharyngeal area before waking the patient

Question 2

What does COHAT stand for?

Answer 2

Dental Treatment or COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment)

Question 3

What is the Morse Scaler used for?

Answer 3

Fine/small teeth supragingival scaling

Question 4

What is a Sickle Scaler used for?

Answer 4

Supragingival scaling

Question 5

What is the barnhart universal curette used for?

Answer 5

Fine SUBgingival scaling

Question 6

What is the Columbia Universal Curette used for?

Answer 6

SUBgingival scaling

Question 7

Which teeth have 3 roots in dogs?

Answer 7

108, 208, 109, 209, 110, 210

Question 8

Which teeth have 2 roots in dogs?

Answer 8

Premolars: 106, 107, 206, 207

Question 9

Which teeth have 3 roots in cats?

Answer 9

108 & 208 (4th Premolars)

Question 10

Which teeth have 2 roots in cats?

Answer 10

107 & 207 (3rd Premolars)