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Topics in Companion Animal Dentistry-Finding the Answer-Gingival Hyperplasia #DrDonDeForge

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Donald H DeForge, VMD Silvers Sands Veterinary Milford Veterinary Hospital-Urgent and General Care 17 Seemans Lane-Milford, CT-06460 P 203-877-3221 F-203-877-8301 E-Mail-DonDeForge100@gmail.com Centers for Oral Care Tri-State Advanced Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry No. 28 Topics in Companion Animal Dentistry: Gingival Hyperplasia and Radiosurgery Historical Background: Gingival Hyperplasia is a common findings in Boxers, Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, and Cocker Spaniels along with other breeds. Its etiology is not known but a genetic link to certain breeds is suspected.  There is a proliferative and abnormal growth of gingival tissue with pseudopocket formation. These pockets lead to attachment loss with food, hair, and debris entrapment. This condition should never be ignored because it will lead to advanced periodontal pathology and oral pain. Diagnosis: Diagnosis is with Incisional biopsy.  Gingival hyper

In Search of Compassion Care-Donald H DeForge, VMD

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Donald H DeForge, VMD www.SilverSandsVeterinary.com 1-800-838-3368 Medical Director Silver Sands Veterinary; House Calls for Pets Silver Sands and Centers for Oral Care-Tri-State Referrals in Oral Medicine and  Oral Surgery Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry President of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics #DrDonDeForge #SilverSandsVeterinary In Search of Compassionate Care D. DeForge, VMD The below essay was written by Mara Fionese and Stefano Alice-Family Medicine. Take a moment and read it carefully.  As President of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, I seek to bring the words of the Royal College of General Practitioners motto to veterinary medicine: Cum Scientia caritas-Compassion and Knowledge. I begin, today, a campaign to make veterinary medical care more compassionate!   Veterinary medical students and human medical students become demoralized by an impersonal system before they begin their journey.   This is a pedagogical

CAT STOMATITIS-THERE IS A CURE-Topics in Animal Dentistry- www.SilverSandsVeterinary.com-#DrDonDeForge

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www.SilverSandsVeterinary.com P 1-800-838-3368 E-Mail: DonDeForge100@gmail.com Centers for Oral Care The New York and New England Animal Dental Health Services Donald H DeForge, VMD Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry President of the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics CAT STOMATITIS! THERE IS A CURE! Attention: Doctors,Veterinary Nurses, and Stomatitis Cat advocates. Today’s  Topic in Animal Dentistry outlines my oral surgery using GBR to cure cats from stomatitis.  It is the only surgery to date that can bring complete resolution without remission. Questions can be directed to DonDeForge100@gmail.com or you can call me at 1-800-838-3368.   Introduction:  Topic In Animal Dentistry #1 The classic treatment of feline Stomatitis with whole mouth extraction or extraction of the teeth distal to the canine teeth has proven to be non-productive in half of the patients treated. Any where between 50-65% of these felines