WRVMA Webinar: Uncommon Dental Radiography Pathology AND Surgical Extractions on Mandibular 1st Molars and Canines
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Event Details
Presented by: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC
Uncommon Dental Radiographic Pathology in the Dog and Cat
A recent study indicated that 30% dogs and 40% cats have evidence of disease that can only be diagnosed via intraoral radiography. Of those numbers, 50% of both dogs and cats have more than 1 problem noted. That’s a staggering number! Therefore, radiography must be an essential component to any annual anesthetic dental procedure, wellness or not. This lecture will review some of the more frequent disease processes noted that you may right now not necessarily be appreciating.
Learning Objectives:
• External root resorption
• External replacement resorption
• Internal root resorption
• Malignant vs benign oral tumors
• Molar Malformation
• Root hypoplasia
• Developmental cysts (dentigerous cyst, odontogenic keratocyst)
• Inflammatory cysts (periapical cyst)
I Struggle With Surgical Extractions on Mandibular 1st molars and Canines. How Can I Get Better?
If you have a righteous fear of surgically removing a mandibular 1st molar or canine tooth in any dog, you’re not alone. One has to exercise patience, have the proper equipment, and understanding of the anatomy to achieve clinical success. This lecture will review the common mistakes made in attempting these extractions, as well as how to properly tackle them safely and quickly.
Learning Objectives:
• Review radiographic anatomy of the mandible and appreciate vital structures
• Choose the proper burs, luxators, winged elevators
• How much bone removal is too much? Review buccal bone removal techniques
• Alveoplasty and tension free closure
For More Information:
Dr. Barden Greenfield is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College™ practicing dentistry and oral surgery for small animals in Nashville and the surrounding Mid-State area. He previously practiced in Memphis at Memphis Veterinary Specialist from 2009-2021.
“While in private practice, I learned that 8 of 10 dogs and cats over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease. I realized then that pets need dentists, too.” In 2005, he started a non-conforming residency in dentistry and oral surgery, which he completed in 2009. During that time, he studied under some of the brightest veterinary dentists in the country and travelled extensively for advanced dental training.
His love for veterinary dentistry and passion for service has given him the opportunity to be elected to the Board of Directors of the American Veterinary Dental College™ (AVDC), served as President of the AVDC in 2016-2018. He is the past Treasurer for the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) and past Chair of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry (F4VD). He is also the recipient of the prestigious Peter Emily AVDC Service Award in 2016.
“My love of veterinary dentistry gives me the opportunity to speak here and nationwide on pet dentistry.” In 2011, he was invited to join the Memphis Dental Society and the Tennessee Dental Association, organizations of human dentists who discuss and meet on topics of general dentistry and oral surgery. “Since many oral diseases affect dogs and cats much the same as humans, the added educational exposure has expanded my knowledge base.”
Married to Allison Phillips, they have three wonderful children (Bentley, Ellie Bridges, and Nathaniel) and a plethora of dogs and cats.