Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs – Brook Niemiec

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Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs   is a useful resource for any clinician dealing with oral disease in dogs and: Offers a practical guide to the considerations in treating dental disease in specific dog breeds Helps veterinarians make decisions about dental therapy and communicate with clients Offers an understanding of breed predispositions to dental disease Explores the myths about the dangers of anesthetizing small breed as well as brachycephalic dogs and provides balanced information on anesthesia In addition, there are chapters on the welfare implications of breed specific problems as well as how to address brachiocephalic syndrome. Written for veterinary practitioners, students, technicians and nurses,  Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs   is a useful patient-side reference for veterinary professionals. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Editor Brook A. Niemiec , DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, is the Chief of Staff at Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery, Founding consultant of  www.vetdentalrad.com , Director of San Diego Veterinary Dental Training Center in San Diego, California, USA, and President of Veterinary Dental Sharpening Service. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Conditions common in Small and Toy breed dogs  Chapter 2: Conditions seen in both small and brachycephalic breeds, therefore small brachycephalic breeds (Pug, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, etc.) are even more significantly affected. Chapter 3: The Welfare Concerns of Heritable Dental Diseases Chapter 4: Conditions commonly seen in Brachycephalic breeds Chapter 5: Brachycephalic Airway Disease Sean W. Aiken Chapter 6: The Unique Welfare Challenges of Brachycephalism Chapter 7: Other heritable conditions Chapter 8: Anesthetic Management of Toy & Small Breed Dogs Amber Hopkins Chapter 9: Brachycephalic Breeds and Anesthesia Amber Hopkins Chapter 10: Periodontal Therapy in Small and Toy Breed Dogs Chapter 11: Extractions