Prophylactic antibiotic use is common in dogs and cats presenting for procedures at veterinary referral dental practices.

Objective: Antimicrobial stewardship is critical for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance. A lack of prescribing guidelines makes overprescribing in veterinary dentistry likely and represents an opportunity for improvement of stewardship practices. This study described prescribing practices of residency-trained and board-certified veterinary dentists for dogs and cats undergoing dental procedures.

Evaluation of the efficacy of the Lentulo spiral filler operated at four different speeds and with two different techniques in cadaveric canine teeth of dogs.

This study evaluated the effect of filling technique and rotational speed on the efficacy of sealer cement placement using the Lentulo spiral filler. Cadaveric maxillary and mandibular canine teeth (n = 74) from age and breed matched fresh-frozen adult canine cadaver heads were utilized. Following routine mechano-chemical preparation, teeth were randomly divided into 8 treatment groups with varying rotational speeds [250-2,000 revolutions per minute (RPM)] and fill techniques (backfill technique versus pumping technique).

Variation in knowledge, attitude, and practices toward antibiotic use among diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College: a survey-based study.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward antibiotic use among board-certified veterinary dentists.

Sample: 104 veterinarians board certified by the American Veterinary Dental College.

Methods: A 30-question survey was generated from an online platform and sent via email listserv to board-certified veterinary dentists.