With periodontitis affecting 12.5% of dogs and 15.2% of cats in the UK each year (O'Neill et al, 2021, O'Neill et al, 2023), it's arguably the condition we see most often in small animal practice. Which means that this webinar, giving you a comprehensive overview of periodontal disease and its management, is essential viewing for all veterinary professionals!
Andrew Perry BVSc Dip EVDC MRCVS EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry quickly refreshes the basics of periodontal anatomy, before moving into current thoughts on periodontitis aetiology and risk factors in cats and dogs. He also covers the various dental procedures that can manage periodontitis, including regenerative techniques, and the decision-making that helps him to choose the best treatment, whether that's extraction, root planing, or referral for advanced surgical intervention.
You'll learn:
- The relevant anatomy of the teeth and jaw
- What we know of the aetiology of periodontal disease and the effect of the oral microbiome
- The definitive diagnosis of periodontitis
- Advanced periodontal disease management techniques
Fill out the form and access one hour of free veterinary dentistry CPD.
Andrew graduated from Liverpool University in 2000. He worked in mixed and small animal practice in south east London until joining Eastcott in 2010. After 6 years of studying with Eastcott Referrals, Andrew became a European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry and a member of the European Veterinary Dental College in September 2018. Andrew is interested in all areas of dentistry but especially oral and maxillo-facial surgery, pain management and endodontics. He is currently undertaking research on the effect of suture pattern on the healing of oral wounds. Andrew is the current Secretary of the British Veterinary Dental Association and as such is involved with the promotion of good dental practice and its teaching.
