Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion

Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, has been a member of Pfizer Animal Health's Veterinary Specialty Team since 2003. She earned a DVM degree from Texas A & M University in 1983 and became a diplomatic of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) in 1993 after completing her residency at Dallas Dental Service Animal Clinic with Dr. Robert Wiggs.

Introduction. Section I: Diagnostics. Chapter 1. Oral Exam and Charting. Chapter 2. Periodontal Probing. Chapter 3. Transillumination. Chapter 4. Intraoral Radiology. Section II: Techniques. Chapter 5. Complete Dental Cleaning. Chapter 6. Root Planning and Periodontal Pocket Therapy. Chapter 7. Gingival Flaps. Chapter 8. Extraction Technique. Section III: Oral/Dental Diseases (Developmental Oral/Dental Problems). Chapter 9. Retained or Persistent Deciduous Teeth. Chapter 10. Craniomandibular Osteopathy. Chapter 11. Enamel Hypocalcification. Chapter 12. Eruption Disruption and Abnormalities. Chapter 13. Abnormal Number of Teeth: Decreased. Chapter 14. Abnormal Number of Teeth: Increased. Chapter 15. Abnormal Tooth Formation and Structure. Chapter 16. Dentigerous Cyst. Chapter 17. Tight Lip Syndrome. Chapter 18. Palatal Defects: Congenital. Chapter 19. Bird Tongue or Microglossia. Chapter 20. Malocclusions of Teeth. Section IV: Acquired Oral/Dental Problems (Periodontal Problems). Chapter 21. Halitosis. Chapter 22. Periodontal Disease: Gingivitis. Chapter 23. Periodontal Disease: Periodontitis. Chapter 24. Gingival Hyperplasia. Chapter 25. Oronasal Fistula. Chapter 26. Stomatitis. Chapter 27. Oral Ulceration or Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis (CUPS). Section V: Enamel and Dentin Problems. Chapter 28. Discolored Teeth. Chapter 29. Dental Caries (Cavities). Chapter 30. Attrition and Abrasion. Section VI: Endodontic Disease. Chapter 31. Tooth Fracture. Chapter 32. Tooth Root Abscess (Apical Abscess). Chapter 33. Pulpitis. Section VII: Neoplasia. Chapter 34. Epulis. Chapter 35. Melanocytic Tumors (Oral). Chapter 36. Fibrosarcoma. Chapter 37. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Gingiva. Chapter 38. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: tongue. Chapter 39. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Tonsil. Chapter 40. Odontoma. Chapter 41. Tumors of Lesser Prevalence. Chapter 42. Papillomatosis (Oral). Section VIII: Trauma. Chapter 43. Maxillary and Mandibular Fractures. Chapter 44. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders. Chapter 45. Tooth Luxatin or Avulsion. Section IX: Disorders Prevalent in Cats. Chapter 46. Tooth Resorption: Feline. Chapter 47. Plasma Cell Gingivitis and Pharyngitis (Gingivostomatitis). Chapter 48. Chronic Osteitis or Alveolitis. Chapter 49. Oral Manifestations of Feline Infectious Diseases. Section X: Salivary and Other Special Problems. Chapter 50. Salivary Mucocele. Chapter 51. Sialolith. Chapter 52. Salivary Gland Adenocarcinoma. Chaper 53. Masticatory Muscle Myositis. Chapter 54. Trigeminal Neuritis or Neuropathy. Chapter 55. Pemphigus. Chapter 56. Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex. Section XI: Exotic Pets (Rodents and Lagomorphs). Chapter 57. Rodent and Lagomorph Incisor Overgrowth. Chapter 58. Rodent and Lagomorph Cheek Tooth Overgrowth. appendix A. the Use of Antibiotics in Veterinary Dentistry. appendix B. Handouts. Glossary. Index.