At Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery, we take pride in being a teaching facility. Dr. MJ Redman is our board-certified veterinary dentist™ and she is also the director of our residency program. Veterinary specialists like Dr. Redman are veterinarians who have pursued additional training...
Did you know that there are veterinarians who specialize in anesthesiology? Veterinary anesthesiologists are veterinarians who have completed additional education and passed an exam to become board-certified in anesthesia. Like most specialists, veterinary anesthesiologists typically complete an internship of 1-2 years, followed by a 3-year residency....
February is not just the month of love; it's also a time to celebrate our furry friends' pearly whites! Welcome to National Pet Dental Health Month, a dedicated period to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene for our beloved pets. While it might...
That’s right- braces aren’t just for kids! The term “orthodontics” refers to the practice of restoring teeth to a normal alignment. Having your teeth in the right place can alleviate crowding that predisposes teeth to periodontal disease. The location of your teeth can also affect...
One of the most painful and frustrating conditions to treat in cats is feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) also known as caudal stomatitis, faucitis, or just stomatitis. FCGS affects adult cats and results in inflammation of the soft tissues in the mouth, both the gums, and...
If only pets could talk and tell us when they had a toothache! But dogs and cats are exceptionally good at hiding pain. They eat to survive, and they always put on a happy face (or tail!) for the people they love most. Dogs and...
Defining the Terms A board-certified veterinary dentist™ is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training overseen by the American Veterinary Dental College™ to specialize in veterinary dentistry. When someone has the letters “DAVDC” after their name, it stands for “Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College”...