Feline Tooth Resorption? Or Not?

By Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) So many times, I am at work, doing a dentistry, and I think, “Oh boy, I wish everyone could see this!”  That is how these little blogs are created.  This is my way of bring you table-side with me. Yesterday, I was...
So…Tooth Brushing is not Possible?????

So…Tooth Brushing is not Possible?????

By Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)   Dr Christina White is a veterinarian that is currently practicing at the Riverbend Animal Hospital in Hadley, Massachusetts.   She worked with me for a few years while in Pennsylvania before her relocation and I have the...
Are You Dismissing Something that is Missing?

Are You Dismissing Something that is Missing?

By Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) I didn’t think I was going to get anything to share with you today, but the educational gods smiled sweetly on us. Today, a 5 month old Shih-tzu mix was admitted to the hospital to be spayed.  She was very nervous and the...
An AAHA Mandate

An AAHA Mandate

By Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) On August 28th, 2013 AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) released a some strong wording regarding the provision of dentistry within accredited veterinary hospitals and those seeking AAHA accreditation.  AAHA Newstat, the...