Veterinary Dental Diagnostics: Dental Radiographic Positioning and Interpretation
Presented by Dr. Brenda Mulherin, DVM, DAVDC
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Clinical Resources
Handouts & ToolsInteractive Lecture Notes
Interactive notes for Veterinary Dental Diagnostics: obtaining diagnostic dental radiographs (positioning, common image-quality failures, and when to retake), a disciplined approach to radiographic interpretation, and case-based treatment planning for periapical/endodontic disease, tooth resorption and crown-amputation decisions, deciduous/impacted/missing teeth, extraction planning and the root-tip caution, and referral decisions. Includes key takeaways and a knowledge-review quiz.
Dental Radiograph Field Guide: Is This Image Diagnostic Enough to Act On?
One-page laminate-ready decision guide for small animal dental radiographs: an image-quality gate (when positioning is diagnostic vs. when to retake) and how to connect radiographic findings to documentation, treatment, or referral. Includes a QR link to these materials.