In this Spark video, dental experts share perspectives and benefits of a focused dental care strategy for veterinary hospitals, animal owners and pets. There is consensus that oral health affects pets differently and why veterinary dentists believe radiographs are critical in dental treatment.
Source: NAVC Spark, February 16, 2018.
Oral health disease is probably the most under diagnosed disease we see every day,” said Cindy Charlier, DVM, DAVDC. “In order to work effectively together, we need to educate everyone on dental care including receptionists, practice managers, technicians, and all the doctors.”
Also see: Dental radiograph cheat sheet, Veterinary Team Brief, January/February 2018.
INSIGHTS: Dental month is over. We can only hope it was a launching pad for everyday dental discussions.
I believe any animal health pro will gain from watching this video. The first three plus minutes are especially important and the pitch for an educational event at the end may interest you.
- Veterinary teams, consider starting a team meeting with this video. Follow it with a planned discussion of the dental practice, protocols, billing methods and include exam room strategies to reinforce home care.
- Retailers can reinforce their knowledge of the integrated impact of poor dental care on pet health.
- For sales managers and marketing persons with dental products in their portfolio, use this video to start a discussion at the regional level about positioning the products with customers and potential customers.
- Review/discuss the MAXI/Guard® oral products from AHD sponsor Addison Biological Laboratory
- Review/discuss the Clenz-a-dent® consumables, rinses and toothpastes from AHD Sponsor Ceva Animal Health
- Sales representatives, be proactive by making dental care an everyday discussion item during each call, especially with companion animal customers. Go beyond the hospital buyer or senior doctor, inquire with associate DVMs, veterinary technicians and front desk personnel to learn how that location approaches dental care.