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Steps to a COHAT
Mastering the Steps to a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) As veterinary professionals, we know that dental care goes far beyond simply brushing or removing plaque and calculus from a pet’s teeth. A Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) is a comprehensive approach to maintaining long-term oral health and preventing severe disease in companion animals. Here’s a look at the key steps involved and why each one is crucial. 1. Educating the

Mary Berg
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Why In-Clinic Training Is Your Clinic’s Secret to Better Medicine and Happier Teams
1. Customized Learning That Comes to You Traditional off-site labs and conferences follow generic agendas. In-clinic training flips the...

Mary Berg
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Understanding Oral Anatomy and Charting in Veterinary Dentistry
Effective veterinary dental care goes beyond cleaning teeth - it's about maintaining a comprehensive record that documents each patient's oral health journey. Proper dental charting is essential not just for monitoring a pet's health over time but also serves as a vital legal record of the treatments administered.

Mary Berg
Jun 3, 20253 min read


How It All Got Started
My journey to being a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Dentistry.

Mary Berg
Mar 13, 20233 min read


A Simple Addition Means Big Results
What if there was a test that you could use to show owners the presence of bacteria or infection in their pet's mouth during exam? There is!

Mary Berg
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Dental Health Awareness Month – Not Dental Discount Month
Rather than discount dental services, use February to improve client education on the value of good oral health to their pet.

Mary Berg
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Dispelling Dental Myths
As veterinary dental professionals, it is our duty to dispel the myths and misconceptions of the myriad of home care products.

Mary Berg
Mar 10, 20238 min read


Using the Right Terminology
Here are a few terms that should never be used and terms that can be substituted to gain compliance with medical needs.

Mary Berg
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Ideas for Dental Health Month
It is necessary to communicate the importance of dental treatment and home care in many ways throughout the entire year.

Mary Berg
Feb 26, 20232 min read


Intraoral Radiographs – What Lies Beneath?
Not only are clinics practicing better medicine, but they are also finding previously undetected pathology that can affect the pet's health.

Mary Berg
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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