There’s no shortage of dental opportunities says one veterinarian. “The incidence of dental disease is 100 percent in cats and dogs,” says Dr. Dave Nicol, BVMS, Cert. Mgmt. MRCVS.
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC, agrees. “Veterinary dentistry is almost an instant gratification for our patients.”
Each veterinarian makes the case for pet dentistry in these two videos.
Source: DVM 360. Not learning dentistry is “demented.” August 1, 2016. Why embrace veterinary dentistry? August 16, 2016.
INSIGHTS: Dentistry is a large part of veterinary medicine income. Dental health products are important to OTC markets, as well. AHD sponsor Addison Biological Laboratory manufactures and sells MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel for pre- and post-prophy care, in addition to post-surgery and advanced periodontal cases support. See a comprehensive study that appeared in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry.
As part of the dental appointment preparations, consider providing a bottle of MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel to clients about 10 days ahead of their pet’s dental appointment to help loosen plaque, decrease gingivitis and reduce anaerobic periodontal pathogens pre- and post-prophy.