This free Veterinary Webinar is produced by Eastcott Referrals with Peter Southerden (European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry).

In this webinar recording Peter Southerden describes exactly how to perform a thorough oral and dental examination and then explains the techniques and equipment used for effectively scaling and polishing teeth.

The following topics are covered: Dental terminology, gingivitis index, examining the gingival sulcus, periodontal probing, furcation index, mobility index, tooth resorption, periodontal index, dental chart notation, periodontal disease, the aim of treatment, scaling and polishing, equipment, patient positioning, homecare and antibiotic use.

    Oral Examination, Scaling and Polishing from Linnaeus Veterinary Group on Vimeo. Related CPD:

• Dental Radiography (Eastcott Referrals)
• Tooth Extractions (Eastcott Referrals)
• Dental Anatomy and Instruments (Eastcott Referrals Webinar)
• Integrative Dentistry (Pure Animal Podcast)