From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition covers everything you need to know about animal dentistry! This handy full-color guide is great for practitioners who are new to veterinary dentistry and for those who want to learn more about the underlying theories of the practice. The first section of the book presents dental procedures, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and ergonomics, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics, exodontics, and periodontics. The book concludes with a chapter on marketing veterinary dentistry and proper responses to commonly asked client questions. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, this text is the ideal resource for helping both veterinary technology and veterinary medicine students quickly master the art of animal dentistry. NEW and UPDATED! Art and illustrations clarify concepts and show examples of equipment and procedures UPDATED! Content highlights important technologic and professional updates to the field of veterinary dentistry, such as updates on disease processes and applicable new procedural techniques and equipment UPDATED! Current terminology, based on the American Veterinary Dental College Nomenclature Committee, helps you master the proper language and improve office communication Coverage of the essential dentistry-related tasks in the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)’s Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs enables faculty to evaluate your proficiency related to the essential tasks Clear, abundantly illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master NEW! Chapter on medical communication helps you understand the impact it has on clinical success Radiography and imaging coverage strengthens your understanding of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and the technologies available

"...discusses veterinary dentistry of small animal patients with some discussion of common exotic animal dental concerns,... there are ample figures to support the text.... The goal of this book is to provide foundational dental care information for veterinary practices so that they can improve patient outcomes. The material is presented in a way that is accessible to general veterinary practitioners and fulfills this intention.... covers many aspects of veterinary dentistry for small animal practices, including normal and abnormal anatomy, dental tools, client communication, and ergonomics for practitioners. Numerous color figures supplement the text and offer additional context and clarity of the topics.... provides accessible information about small animal dentistry to veterinary practitioners. It has been updated to include more recent literature and techniques, encouraging practitioners to continue to advance their own knowledge and capacity." Review by Samantha Sander, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, CWR (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine), ©Doody's Review Service 2025