Amanda Carrozza shares suggestions for making actionable recommendations in the examination room and promoting ongoing oral care at home. Her ideas reflect a team approach and prioritizing home care as part of communications.
Source: DVM 360, June 29, 2020. Link. Too often clients perceive discussions about their pet’s oral health as “friendly suggestions” instead of medical recommendations.
Every member of your veterinary team should be able to confidently advocate for pet dental health.”
INSIGHTS: Carrozza emphasizes stressing the importance of home dental care and making concrete recommendations. Home care is a discipline for sure. One product that makes daily oral care easy is MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes < link > from AHD sponsor Addison Biological Laboratory. Prioritizing in-home oral care featured in this January 14, 2020 post< link >. It included an attachment with videos and links to industry references.