The Foundations
feature was introduced in the Journal
of Veterinary Dentistry (J Vet Dent)
in 2003 in response to requests for
information for veterinarians and
technicians with a specific interest in
veterinary dentistry. This feature
includes articles that highlight
different aspects of veterinary
dentistry discussed at a high level, but
in an understandable fashion.
The Foundations Compendium,
a special publication from the American
Veterinary Dental Society, is a
compilation of Foundations series
features which appeared in the pages of
the J Vet Dent in 2003, 2004, and
2005 to combine text and pictures to
highlight basic, fundamental aspects of
veterinary dentistry.
Topics covered include: Home Care for
the Veterinary Dental Patient – The
Owner-Animal-Environment Triad in the
Treatment of Canine Periodontal Disease
– Professional Teeth Cleaning – Line
Angle Incisions – Equipment and Basic
Geometry of Dental Radiography –
Developing Dental Radiographs – Canine
Dental Radiography – Feline Dental
Radiography – Dental Radiographic
Interpretation – Personal Safety and
Ergonomics in the Dental Operatory –
Normal Occlusion in the Dog –
Clarification of Veterinary Dental
Nomenclature. 88 pages, 214+ images.
