#024 - Dog Dental Disease and How to Prevent and Treat it

Did you know that over 80% of dogs over the age of 3 have some form of active dental disease? This staggering number makes dental disease the most prominent of all diseases in dogs. 

The saddest part of this statistic is that in most cases, dental disease in dogs can be prevented! Of course, like many diseases, genetics plays a role, but in the majority of cases simple, preventative measures can totally inhibit dental disease progression. 

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the stages of dog dental disease and what can be done to help prevent and treat it in dogs. 

Holly's qualifications include:

• Previous Career as a Registered Dental Assistant, Level 2 
• Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist
• Assisting pet parents with holistic health and nutrition for 16+ years in her pet food stores: Tail Blazers Copperfield and Tail Blazers Legacy.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The difference between plaque and tartar
• Which stage of gum disease is reversible
• Which diet is least likely to lead to dental disease
• How to choose a safer raw bone
• Why I don't recommend elk antlers
• My favourite dental chews and supplements
• If anesthetic-free cleanings are effective 

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This episode covers mouth and gum conditions, including leukoplakia, erythroplakia, lichen planus, gingivitis, periodontitis, gingival hyperplasia and aphthous ulcers.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/ent/mouthandgumconditions/ or in the ear, nose and throat section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.

The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

Patient Education & Increasing Case Acceptance Rate

Today Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE joins us to discuss the relationship between patient dental education and increasing your case acceptance rate.

Brandi Hooker Evans is an experienced team trainer, motivational speaker, and an engaging continuing education speaker. Brandi has been a clinical dental hygienist since 2007. She uses her master’s degree in health education as well as adult learning tactics to help dentists and their teams achieve their highest potential as professionals.

Brandi’s training is encouraging and efficient, additionally, her enthusiasm is contagious! Dentists and their teams swiftly adopt the mindsets needed to achieve healthy patients and practices, all while being healthy providers!

Want to learn more about Stellar Outcomes?
Visit: www.BrandiHookerEvans.com

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