JVD 2011 #4 - Effectiveness of a Vegetable Dental Chew on Periodontal Disease Parameters in Toy Breed Dogs Flashcards

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According to Clarke DE, Kelman M, Perkins N in

Effectiveness of a Vegetable Dental Chew on Periodontal Disease Parameters in Toy Breed Dogs,

What was the methodology?

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16 toy breed dogs

dental scaling, randomly assigned to dry diet plus dental chew, or dry diet only.

periodontal assessment (VOHC teeth), and halitosis scoring with a halimeter after 28 days and switched to other group - (doesn’t seem like they scaled between crossovers)

repeat analysis at 56 days

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According to Clarke DE, Kelman M, Perkins N in

Effectiveness of a Vegetable Dental Chew on Periodontal Disease Parameters in Toy Breed Dogs,

What were the results with regard to calculus, plaque and gingivitis reduction?

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calculus 70% less

plaque 37% less

gingivitis 11 % less

All significant

N.B. NSD with halitosis scores

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According to Clarke DE, Kelman M, Perkins N in

Effectiveness of a Vegetable Dental Chew on Periodontal Disease Parameters in Toy Breed Dogs,

What problems were encountered in the study?

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Seemed to be a significant sequence effect if they had the chew first or the no chew first.

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