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Vet tech tasks   dental prophylaxis, certain procedures that do not result in alterations in the shape, structure, or positional location of teeth in the dental arch.  
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After appropriate training and under the direct supervision of the vet. you may:   take impressions,make models, chart veterinary lesions, take and develop radiographs, perform non-surgical subgingival root scaling and debridement, providing that they do not alter the structure of the tooth  
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apical   toward the apex of the tooth root  
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buccal   side of the tooth that faces the cheek (posterior teeth)  
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cervical   toward the crown of the tooth  
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distal   side of the tooth that is farthest from the midline of the maxillary or mandibular dental arch  
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gingival   area of the tooth toward or at the gingival tissue  
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incisal   biting surface of the anterior teeth  
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interdental   area between two adjacent teeth in the same arch  
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interradicular   area between roots of multirooted teeth  
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labial   surface of the tooth nearest the lips, term used to describe the front surface of incisor teeth as opposed to the distal surface that faces the tongue  
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lingual   side of the tooth that faces the tongue (applied to mandibular teeth)  
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mesial   surface of the tooth that is closest to the midline of the maxillary or mandibular dental arch  
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occlusal   the chewing surfaces of the caudal teeth  
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palatal   the side of the tooth that faces the palate (applied to maxillary teeth)  
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cingulum   bump like located on the side of the incisors nearest the tongue  
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mesial surface   surface of the tooth facing the next tooth forward  
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distal surface   surface facing tooth behind  
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Malocclusions   this refers to an abnormal tooth alignment  
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class I   neutroclusion(displaced canines/ anterior cross bite/ posterior crossbite)  
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class II   distoclusion  
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class III   mesioclusion  
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class I   top and bottom jaw lengths are of normal proportion but one or more teeth are tipped or rotated out of normal line of occlusion for example anterior crossbite  
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class II   distoclusion, this can be a result of an abnormally long maxilla or an abnormally short mandible  
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class III   mesioclusion, mandibular teeth occlude mesial to their normal maxillary counterpart. this can be a result of an abnormally short maxilla or an abnormally long mandible  
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Brachygnathism   the upper jaw is longer than the lower jaw  
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Prognathism   the mandible is longer than the maxilla  
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wry mouth   one segment of the jaw is disproportionate to the other segment. elongation of one half of the head. simply put this is a form of brachygnathism or prognathism that affects only the right or left side quadrant  
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Mandibular prognathism   mandible is longer than the maxilla  
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attrition   abrasion  
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orthodontic care   braces, acrylic retainers, springs, and elastics. breeders at times use rubber bands which move teeth, but compromise the gum tissue around teeth leading to periodontal disease, pain, and early tooth loss  
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Brachycephalic   wide skull with a short maxilla; ex boxers, bull dogs, and persian cats  
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Mesaticephalic or Mesocephalic   well proportioned skull width and maxillary length; ex dalmations, labs and german shephards  
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Dolichocephalic   narrow skull and long maxilla; ex sight hounds and siamese cats  
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Tetracycline Antibiotic Staining   avoid the use of these antibiotics in pregnant bitches and animals less than one year old. Doxirobe Gel causes permanent discoloration of teeth  
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Periodontics and Periodontal disease   The branch of dentistry concerned with the study and treatment of the periodontium. More specifically these are the supporting structures  
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suporting structures   gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar and supporting bone (tooth socket) and the cementum of the tooth root  
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healthy dog: depth of sulcus   one to three mm deep  
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healthy cat: depth of sulcus   one mm deep  
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What is the percentage of cats and dogs with periodontal disease   seventy to eighty percent have some form of periodontal disease by age three  
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Plaque   white, slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth. It is composed of bacteria, food debris, exfoliated cells, and salivary glycoproteins. Over ti  
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occlusal   the chewing surfaces of the caudal teeth  
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palatal   the side of the tooth that faces the palate (applied to maxillary teeth)  
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cingulum   bump like located on the side of the incisors nearest the tongue  
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mesial surface   surface of the tooth facing the next tooth forward  
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distal surface   surface facing tooth behind  
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Malocclusions   this refers to an abnormal tooth alignment  
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class I   neutroclusion(displaced canines/ anterior cross bite/ posterior crossbite)  
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class II   distoclusion  
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class III   mesioclusion  
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class I   top and bottom jaw lengths are of normal proportion but one or more teeth are tipped or rotated out of normal line of occlusion for example anterior crossbite  
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class II   distoclusion, this can be a result of an abnormally long maxilla or an abnormally short mandible  
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class III   mesioclusion, mandibular teeth occlude mesial to their normal maxillary counterpart. this can be a result of an abnormally short maxilla or an abnormally long mandible  
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Brachygnathism   the upper jaw is longer than the lower jaw  
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Prognathism   the mandible is longer than the maxilla  
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wry mouth   one segment of the jaw is disproportionate to the other segment. elongation of one half of the head. simply put this is a form of brachygnathism or prognathism that affects only the right or left side quadrant  
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Mandibular prognathism   mandible is longer than the maxilla  
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attrition   abrasion  
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orthodontic care   braces, acrylic retainers, springs, and elastics. breeders at times use rubber bands which move teeth, but compromise the gum tissue around teeth leading to periodontal disease, pain, and early tooth loss  
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Brachycephalic   wide skull with a short maxilla; ex boxers, bull dogs, and persian cats  
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Mesaticephalic or Mesocephalic   well proportioned skull width and maxillary length; ex dalmations, labs and german shephards  
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Dolichocephalic   narrow skull and long maxilla; ex sight hounds and siamese cats  
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Tetracycline Antibiotic Staining   avoid the use of these antibiotics in pregnant bitches and animals less than one year old. Doxirobe Gel causes permanent discoloration of teeth  
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Periodontics and Periodontal disease   The branch of dentistry concerned with the study and treatment of the periodontium. More specifically these are the supporting structures  
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suporting structures   gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar and supporting bone (tooth socket) and the cementum of the tooth root  
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healthy dog: depth of sulcus   one to three mm deep  
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healthy cat: depth of sulcus   one mm deep  
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What is the percentage of cats and dogs with periodontal disease   seventy to eighty percent have some form of periodontal disease by age three  
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Plaque   white, slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth. It is composed of bacteria, food debris, exfoliated cells, and salivary glycoproteins.  
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dental calculus   plaque will mineralize on the teeth to form dental calculus, a brown or yellow deposit  
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plaque plus saliva   tarter/calculus(mineralization of plaque/saliva  
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plaque releases   bacterial endotoxins that damages the gingival tissues  
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what does the immune system do when trying to rid the plaque   release harmful by-products from white blood cells  
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Periodontitis affects what organs   liver, kidney, heart, and lungs  
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Grade I for Periodontal disease   reversible gingivitis.  
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Grade II for Periodontal disease   advanced gingivitis/ early periodontitis-some attatchment loss present(one to two mm)  
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Grade III   Moderate periodontitis-moderate attatchment loss three to six mm. these teeth have a fair to guarded prognosis  
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Grade IIII   Advanced periodontitis-advanced attatchment loss greater than six mm. these teeth usually have a poor prognosis  
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Stage I   gingival inflammation, no evidence of attachment loss  
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Stage II   Less than twenty five percent attatchment loss  
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Stage III   Established Periodontitis(moderate peridotitis) between twenty five to fifty percent attachment loss: Grade one tooth mobility  
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Tooth mobility Grade I   slight tooth movement  
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Tooth mobility Grade II   Moderate tooth movement of one mm  
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Tooth mobility Grade III   Marked tooth movement of more than one mm  
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Tooth mobility Grade IIII   Stage four, advanced periodontitis, greater than fifty percent attachment loss; Grade two, three mobility in single rooted teeth  
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what is the treatment   remove the plaque and calculus from teeth and minimize reoccurrence, surgery, root debridement, subgingival currettage  
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root debridement   removal of calculus from diseased tooth roots  
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subgingival curettage   cleaning/debriding the gingiva covering the roots(foreign debris and granulation tissue  
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technician note the key to prevention of periodontal disease   minimize plaque accumulation by means of proper diet, routine professional dental scaling and polishing, and daily teeth brushing or mouth rinse  
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Caries means   Cavity which is uncommon  
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Periodontal elevators   used to elevate the gingival mucosa to allow root planning, tooth sectioning, and creating gingival flaps  
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Supragingival scalers   used on the exposed tooth to remove calculus above the gingiva (not to be used subgingivally)  
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Dental extraction forceps   used to remove tooth from jaw and to clean heavy calculus off teeth. Do not apply too much pressure as you could fracture the tooth  
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curettes are used   subgingivally to scale tooth roots and debride the gingival sulcus. they come in various angles to improve access to the tooth roots  
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scaler is held   in a modified pen grasp.  
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the stroke of a scaler   should be made through the wrist and not the fingers to avoid operator hand fatigue  
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The dental explorer has a   fine tip and is used to detect subgingival calculus and tooth abnormalities.  
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Periodontal probe is marked in   mm increments to measure periodontal pocket depth  
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shepherd's hook   dog  
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No. six explorer   cat  
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Probing depth   measurement from gingival margin to pocket base  
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Feline's Kit   Miltex Feline Periodontal Instrument Kit  
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Dog's kit   Miltex Canine Periodontal Instument Kit  
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Dental cleaning tray   subgingival curette, explorer and periodontal probe, supragingival curette, prophy cup. and a variety of mouth gags  
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Proper positioning for a radiograph of the mandibular premolars and molars   lateral recumbency  
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Positioning for a study of the mandibular incisors and canines   dorsal recumbency  
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Positioning for the rostral mandibular premolars. Can also obtain a lateral view of the incisors and canine tooth   dorsal recumbency  
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Positioning for the maxillary incisors   sternal recumbency  
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Positioning for a study of the maxillary premolars. can also be used to obtain a lateral view of the maxillary incisors and canine tooth   sternal recumbency  
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x-rays help determine   if extraction is necessary  
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Technician Note: when one is learning positioning techniques for intraoral dental radiographs   it is easiest to place the dog or cat in sternal recumbency for views of the maxillary dentition, in dorsal recumbency for views of the anterior mandible, and in lateral recumbency for views of the mandibular premolars and molars  
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Bisecting Angle Technique   this minimizes image distortion and produces an accurate image of the canine teeth on the dental film. In any ninty degree arc, there is one angle that will allow an x-ray beam to cast an accurate shadow of the tooth on the film  
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what is the first thing to do for the bisecting angle   find the middle of the long axis of tooth and film  
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what is the second thing to do for the bisecting angle   use the BA and x-ray head to create a nintey degree angle, no larger, no smaller  
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three ways to reduce incidence of tracheal tears   1) always disconnect the animal from the anesthesia circuit when repositioning them 2) minimize movement of the endotracheal tube 3) inflate the cuff just enough to stop anesthetic-gas leaks  
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what is the longest to keep the ultra sonic scaler on the tooth   ten to fifteen seconds to avoid heat build up  
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why is polishing teeth so important   prevent rapid plaque accululation following dental cleaning  
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how long can the polisher be left on teeth   not longer than five seconds or thermal damage could result  
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What are the advantages of using fluoride polishing pastes   fluoride strengthens enamel, decreases tooth sensitivity, has antimicrobial properties, decreases the rate of plaque reattachment  
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what is the angle the sharpening stone should be kept at   an angle of one hundred to one hundred ten to the scaler face to maintain the proper shape of the instument  
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where does the conical sharpening stone placed on the curette   rolled across the face of the scaler to remove wire edges  
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materials used to take impression   rubber mixing bowl, spatula, impression trays, scoop, and water measuring cylinder  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step one)   Oral exam on awake animal  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step two)   oral exam under general anesthesia  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step three)   charting  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step four)   dental radiology  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step five)   Calculus removal above gumline  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step six)   Calculus removal below the gumline with a curette  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step seven)   Polishing  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step eight)   irrigation  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step nine)   application of fluoride  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step ten)   therapy to treat lesions  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step eleven)   home care instructions  
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Periodontal Therapy Stage I (step twelve)   follow up to monitor periodontal disease and prevent halitosis  
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Stage one   six months  
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stage two   three months  
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stage three and four   monthly  
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what is the final stage of cleaning   client education on dental home care for their pet, and demonstrate how to brush the pet's teeth  
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Technician note the key to success with dental home care   finding a product that works well for the owner and is acceptable to the pet. with patience, praise, and guidance, the owner should be able to find a dental home care treatment that will work for his or her pet  
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how can we prevent periodontal disease   proper diet, dental scaling and polishing, daily teeth brushing or mouth rinsing  
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AVDT   The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians  
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ASVDT   The American Society for Veterinary Dental Technicians  
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AVDS   The American Veterinary Dental Society  
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furcation   The region of a multirooted tooth at which the root divides  
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