One of the first pieces of equipment we purchased at our new dog and cat dental practice (Your Pet Dentist of Nashville) is a Cone Beam CT (CBCT). The reason for this decision is that research has proven that CBCT can identify endodontic disease (infected...
Recent studies indicate that 80% of dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease by age 3. By definition, periodontal disease (PD) has 4 Stages. Stage 1 is defined as gingivitis (no bone loss); Stage 2 has <25% bone loss; Stage 3 has 26-50%...
Dr. Greenfield recently wrote an article for DVM360.com. We wanted to share the article on our blog to keep you informed about discolored pet teeth. You can read the entire article by clicking here. What to Do When You See a Tooth of a Different Color If...
I was recently lecturing in San Diego at CVC West, and one of my lecture topics was Oral Oncology. One of the CVC administrators was in my lecture, who wisely took notes and also made a video. Check Out His Blog Here are the excerpts from his...
Dr. Greenfield recently wrote an article for Today's Veterinary Practice. We wanted to share the article on our blog and you can read the entire article by clicking here. Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis: Proven Therapeutic Approaches & New Treatment Options Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD Chronic gingivostomatitis (CGS) in...
We all make New Year's Resolutions, but do we make resolutions for our beloved pets? If not, it's time to consider doing so. Here are a few resolutions to live by that will help your pet be happier and live longer: Have your dog and cat's...
Dr. Greenfield and his practice were recently featured on MemphisDailyNew.com. We are humbled to share this with you and you can read the full article by clicking here. Veterinarian Dr. Barden Greenfield Finds Calling as Pet Dentist By Don Wade Dr. Barden Greenfield was rolling along with his...
Facial swelling is a common sign of oral cancer in cats. And because older cats are more prone to cancer, you may assume the worst if you notice a mass on your cat's mouth. However, in some cases, mouth swelling can be a sign your...
Dental examinations including sedation, cleaning, polishing, probing, and dental radiography are recommended annually. Removal of supra gingival (visible) calculus is only a minor aspect of the procedure. Removal of subgingival plaque and calculus is actually more important, as this is where the disease process originates....
I recommend dental radiographs on every annual ATP (Assessment, Treatment, Prevention) I perform. Regardless if the visible crown looks good, there could be problems lurking below the gumline. Studies show that almost 3 in 10 dogs and 4 in 10 cats have problems under the...