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Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Dental Practice
Authors Sharon L. Hoffman and Susan K. Ridinger
History and Physical Examination Findings

A 9-year-old 14-kg (30.8-lb) spayed female mixed-breed dog was presented to a veterinary hospital for oral examination, dental radiography, and routine periodontal treatment. The dog had undergone complete annual physical and oral examinations during 2 consecutive years prior to this visit. At the initial visit, serum biochemical analysis revealed hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia (Appendix). Other examination and clinicopathologic test results were unremarkable. Cervical ultrasonography revealed a right parathyroid gland nodule. Thoracic and abdominal radiography and abdominal ultrasonography findings were unremarkable. A diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism was made; referral for parathyroidectomy was recommended but declined
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in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Page(s):
1105–1109
Online Publication Date:
15 May 2020
Myths and misconceptions in veterinary dentistry
Authors Sharon L. Hoffman, Dale J. Kressin, and Frank J. M. Verstraete

Periodontal disease is the most common disease identified in dogs and cats. 1 Local severity and the impact on the rest of the body are reasons that all companion animal patients should receive an oral examination every time they are at a veterinary facility. 2,3

Veterinary dentistry has progressed from the dental or prophylactic procedures of the 20th century, which often involved an injection of a short-acting tranquilizer or anesthetic and a few minutes spent removing supragingival calculus, to the current comprehensive treatment of periodontal and other dental diseases that require general anesthesia. The days of clean-and-pull or watchful
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in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Page(s):
1818–1824
Online Publication Date:
15 Dec 2007