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place a pet’s very life at stake, as they can
lead to a choice between treatment and
putting the animal to sleep. Thus, the
scans play an extremely important role”,
Kuntsi-Vaattovaara explains.

Acquiring 3D images with
Planmeca Verity is quick and easy.
Kuntsi-Vaattovaara considers this to
be the scanner’s best quality. “Patients
are always anesthetised, so speed and
practicality are essential. Additionally, the
lead shields for Planmeca Verity are light
and the scanner’s radiation protocol easy”,
Kuntsi-Vaattovaara points out. CBCT
imaging with Planmeca Verity is also
much more affordable than a comprehen-
sive CT scan would be.

“Acquiring 3D images
with Planmeca Verity

is quick and easy.”

Rising awareness of animal dental care
The future of veterinary dental clinics
looks promising, as the interest for
animal dental care is increasing all over
the world. The internet is contributing
to a growing dental awareness among
pet owners everywhere. Still, animals
are not treated quite like people, as
they are rarely brought in specifically
for dental care – problems are typically
identified while animals are being treated
for other issues, such as bad breath, or
vaccinations.

Kuntsi-Vaattovaara highlights that
many of Anident’s customers do brush
their pet’s teeth regularly. However,
far too many pet owners do not yet
understand that they are supposed to
do this – preferably every day. “No food
or dental chew can replace brushing as
a means of removing plaque from teeth.
We know that 80% of dogs and 70% of
cats over three years of age suffer from
periodontal disease”, she states.

Kuntsi-Vaattovaara thinks it is
important that veterinarians learn to
identify potential problems residing
in animals’ mouths. “A dog cannot tell
anyone it is in pain, so it is the responsi-
bility of the vet to notice. All veterinarians
need to also be aware of their abilities
and limitations – when to treat animals
themselves and when to refer them to a
specialist. This not only ensures proper
care for the pet, but also helps the owner
to trust the veterinarian’s skills.”▰

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