The January 2024 edition of the VDS Quarterly focuses on proper instrument care ..read more

The November 2023 edition of the VDS Quarterly focuses on periodontal disease ..read more

The August 2023 edition of the VDS Quarterly focuses on ergonomics ..read more

Ergonomic resources to support you, the vet pro ..read more

Meet Dr. Maria Mouallem One of the first things you’ll notice in Dr. Maria’s mobile van is her decal, “I am not Noah, but I try.” She’s on a mission to physically bring health and happiness to the doors of pets and their owners with her mobile clinic in Lebanon ..read more

The June 2023 edition of the VDS Quarterly focuses on base narrow canines in dogs ..read more

Meet Cade and learn more about his malocclusion and palatine trauma ..read more

VDS’ Stance on Anesthesia-Free Dentistry Many pet owners have heard of anesthesia-free dental cleanings, please take some time to learn more about this topic and our stance on the practice. Humans versus Pets Our own teeth are scaled by a dentist or hygienist – we sit in the chair and open our mouth when requested, letting the professional do their work. While the principles of good oral hygiene and dental health are the same for dogs and cats as for people, there are some significant differences. We understand why the procedure is important, and we typically do not need sedation or restrai ..read more

Meet Ariel Figure 1. ArielAriel’s Case Ariel is an older poodle who has significant cardiac disease.  As a small breed dog, she is also very prone to gum disease.  Her parents had been diligent in her oral care until the last few years, when they stopped having anesthesia performed due to the anesthesia risk.  Unfortunately, this allowed the disease to progress, despite homecare efforts. She presented to her family vet a few months ago for a draining abscess under the right eye.  Initially, a dental issue was not the top differential, as the teeth looked fairly healthy (Fig ..read more

Join the NVMA Dinner on April 4th at 7 pm for CE with Erin P. Ribka, DVM, DAVDC in Pensacola, Florida to hear her present on Canine and Feline Oral Pathology and Canine Dental Radiography ..read more