This book is written for the general practitioner in small animal practice. The aim is to supply all the information required to be able to practice good dentistry. There is a real opportunity, if not an absolute need, to improve the practice of dentistry and oral surgery in general practice. While the discipline is taught in most veterinary schools, the time restrictions of the basic veterinary curriculum generally do not allow adequate coverage. This book presents comprehensive and detailed knowledge of how to prevent, diagnose and treat common dental diseases in the dog and cat. It also provides information as to diagnosis and initial management of less common diseases, where the ultimate treatment will generally.
