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...
For those of you that did not read my latest constant contact blog, I posed two questions regarding the usage of both Chlorhexdine 0.12% rinse/gel and Doxirobe 7.5% gel. What Is Chlorhexidine Rinse/Gel? Chlorhexidine rinse or gel is an excellent antiseptic agent that is used routinely in...
First things first: When you see an oral mass in the mouth of a dog or cat, biopsy it as soon as possible. Get a representative biopsy of the mass without interrupting the architecture around the mass. Smaller masses may be able to be removed...
A study of discolored teeth in dogs showed that 92% of those teeth were non-vital (dead). These teeth studied had been entirely discolored in shades of pink, purple, grey or tan. This study evaluated the discolored tooth via dental radiography as well as evaluating the...
Chronic Contact Mucositis/Stomatitis (formerly called CUPS) is an extremely painful disease process in dogs. While the exact etiology is not fully understood, research has shown that the body is reacting violently to plaque on a tooth, which triggers an exaggerated response of an immunoglobulin (IgG)....