In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, Guest Editor Alexander M. Reiter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the role of technicians and hygienists, Diagnostic Imaging of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy and Pathology, Oral Microbiome in Dogs and Cats and Judicious Use of Antibiotics, and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Interrelationships Between Oral Pathology and Organ/Systemic Disease; Management of Dental and Oral Developmental Conditions in Dogs and Cats; Triad of Tooth Resorption, Alveolar Bone Expansion and Tooth Extrusion; Simple and Advanced Periodontal Surgery and Bone Grafting Procedures; and more.

Designing and Equipping a Modern Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite
Communication, Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship, and Teledentistry
Role of the Veterinary Technicians and Hygienists in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy and Pathology
Oral Microbiome in Dogs and Cats: Dysbiosis and the Utility of Antimicrobial Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
The Relationship Between Periodontal Infection and Systemic and Distant Organ Disease in Dogs
Management of Dental and Oral Developmental Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Management of Severe Oral Inflammatory Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Update on Endodontic, Restorative, and Prosthodontic Therapy
Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D Printing in Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Tumor Management - From Biopsy to Surgical Removal
Patient Triage, First Aid Care, and Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma