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...
Dental examinations, to include 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...
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...
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...
The world is experiencing a crisis with regard to the overuse of antibiotics, and veterinarians are among those using them unwisely. We tend to use them without judicious consideration of the consequences. We are now 'paying the piper' with regard to antibiotic resistance in humans,...
When infected teeth are extracted, many vets will say that they intentionally didn't close the area to allow for pus or debris to be drained. Unfortunately, this myth can have severe consequences with regard to the healing of the extraction site, and can even cause...
Over the course of your pet's lifetime, he/she may develop oral problems such as broken teeth, infected gums, discolored teeth or worse even, a growth (tumor) in the mouth. Some are simple treatments, while others require a more complex treatment plan. Many problems can be addressed...
Having dental equipment is one thing...
Dr. G did a podcast with Dr. William Kinney, one of the foremost DVM's on pet health insurance coverage. He has written books on the subject and is well-respected among his peers. The discussion went over common dental problems facing dogs and cats as well...
This is a very interesting case. Note the gingivitis between the two roots (circled area). Probing must be performed next to assess for any pockets, followed by dental radiography. Dental radiographs confirm a tooth that has roots that converge along with a pulp stone in the...