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New specialty for equine dentistry a go
Equine dentistry has become one of the newest veterinary specialties to be recognized by the AVMA.
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AAEP updates dentistry position
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' board of directors has approved a revised position on equine dentistry.
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Research grants for dentistry available
The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is accepting applications to be considered for a $5,000, one-year research grant.
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Dentistry academy seeks grant proposals
Dentistry academy seeks grant proposals The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is accepting
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Below the surface of anesthesia-free dentistry
The American Veterinary Dental College, AVMA, and American Animal Hospital Association state that dental cleanings should be performed under
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Dentistry now required part of veterinary curriculum
Veterinary colleges accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must now include dentistry in their curricula.
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Equine dentistry could become international veterinary specialty
An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…
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Oklahoma equine dentistry bill approved
An Oklahoma bill signed into law April 16 by the governor establishes a certification mechanism for "nonveterinary" dental providers.
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Position statements address pregnant workers, dentistry
Veterinarians now have access to the new position statement called Veterinary Facility Occupational Risks for Pregnant
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WSAVA takes on brachycephaly, dentistry, dog and cat meat trade
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…
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California regulators clarifying pet dentistry restrictions
Recently defeated legislation in California would have let unsupervised nonveterinarians perform services to remove deposits from pets’ teeth.
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True Prophylaxis
Many cat and dog owners have been embracing preventive dental care for their pets in recent years, including home care
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Veterinary Dental Forum
The forum, co-sponsored by the American Veterinary Dental College, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, and American Veterinary Dental Society, attracted…
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Pregnant sow housing, cat declawing on HOD agenda
The AVMA Executive Board voted to send four policies to the AVMA House of Delegates for it to consider at its upcoming annual session
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Policy says dental procedures should be done under anesthesia
The AVMA House of Delegates voted July 25 to approve revisions to the AVMA policy “Veterinary Dentistry” including addition of a statement that dental…
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Feline practitioners educate cat owners, themselves
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has stepped up efforts to get cat owners to visit veterinarians more regularly—whether or not the…
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AVMA resources for National Pet Dental Health Month
The AVMA has developed a plethora of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…
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2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats released
To help veterinary practitioners navigate the complex and changing world of veterinary dentistry, the American Animal Hospital Association has…
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Veterinary Dental Forum
Veterinary Dental Forum Event: 29th annual forum, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2015, Monterey, California
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Avian pathologists association joins animal auditor group
The American Association of Avian Pathologists has joined forces with the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization
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Catching up with communication
For three decades, researchers and educators in the medical profession have been studying medical communication