JVD 2009 1 Dental Homecare:Teaching Your Clients to Care for Their Pet’s Teeth Joel D. Ray Jr., DVM; Diana L. Eubanks, DVM, MS Flashcards

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What percentage of dogs and cats will have periodontal disease by age 3 ?

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75-85%

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What is the goal of home care therapy?

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To disrupt the pellicle before it has time to mature thereby extending the interval between professional cleaning.

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What is the recommended time for initiating a homeware program and why?

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8-10 weeks of age when the puppy or kitten is naturally more curious and willing to be touched.

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What is the best tool for tooth brushing and why?

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A bristled brush is the best tool as only bristled brushes can reach into the gingival sulcus , which is the main area of concern.

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How long should an owner aim to brush each side of the mouth for?

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30-60 seconds

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Chlorhexidine whilst reducing plaque and gum disease has been shown to have two other effects what are these?

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Increased mineralisation of plaque and brown staining on the teeth both of which can be removed with professional cleaning.

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What are the two mechanisms by which dental diets work to reduce dental disease?

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Mechanical cleaning as an abrasive food or chemical cleaning using hexametaphosphate or other calculus retarding substances.

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What substance used in dental water additives has been associated with toxicity?

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Xylitol

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What three species of bacteria are present in 75% of periodontal cases?

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Porphyromonas denticanis, Porphyromonas salivosa and Porphyromonas gulas

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What do waxy polymers do to aid in oral health?

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When applied correctly they constitute a plaque retention prevention system which is safe and drug free.

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What is the purpose of the VOHC?

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The VOHC exists to recognise products that meet preset standards of plaque and calculus retardation in dogs and cats.

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