“The services provided by Pet Dental Services have proven to be invaluable to our practice. Our clients appreciate the safety and convenience that non-anesthetic dentistry provides to their pets. Pet Dental Service’s staff is incredibly kind and patient with the pets in their care. Even some of our fearful patients are able to benefit from a full dental cleaning due to the gentle care provided by the PDS staff.”
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Dr. Melissa Byers
Lake Forest Animal Clinic
Lake Forest, CA
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“Their technique is gentle yet so very effective in the patients that qualify for this procedure. I have not encountered a case yet that I am not totally satisfied with the outcome. Having Pet Dental Services as part of your healthcare team is a win, win, win situation.”
Dr. Laurie Koorhan
Doctors Pet Clinic
Murrieta, CA
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We have been very happy with the level of service we receive from Pet Dental Services, a teeth cleaning service without anesthesia for cats and dogs. They are very professional and relaiable. They are friendly and knowledgeable regarding dental cleaning, and are very good with our clients. They take the time to explain the procedure and are always willing to over the dental report with the client.
Their technicians arrive once per week (4 times per month) to our clinic, bringing with them all their own equipment. they perform a full teeth cleaning with manual polishing and complete charting, which the client gets a copy of. They typically service between 80 and 100 patients per month at our facility.
The level of professional care can be seen by us as well as the clients, which keeps most of them booking repeat cleanings for their pets on a regular basis.
We would be more than happy to recommend Pet Dental Services to any veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
Eric Christensen
Hospital Administrator
Founders Veterinary Clinic
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“Since day one working with the Pet Dental Services crew, we have been impressed with their ease handling our numerous film animals, and the undeniable fact that our dental costs have reduced significantly.”
Birds & Animals Unlimited are the owners and trainers of numerous film animals including Moose from “Frasier”, Laiko from “Because of Winn Dixie”, Pongo & Perdy from “101 & 102 Dalmatians”, Coal from “The Shaggy Dog”, just to name a few.
Lorraine Putnam
Operations Manager
Birds & Animals Unlimited
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I have been using the non anesthetic dental cleaning treatments for approximately seven years now and they work great. They are in no way intended to take the place of deep cleaning, extractions and radiographs that are all done during anesthetic dentals. They are an excellent complement to thorough dental care. Once a deep cleaning is done with anesthesia, a follow up preventative cleaning is scheduled in 4 to 6 months to maintain the teeth in great health. Younger dogs with no major dental disease can be scheduled for non anesthetic dentals to prevent the tartar buildup and gingivitis. They are to be used as we do with people, routine dental cleanings to prevent severe dental disease. The non anesthetic dentals if started early in the life of our pets, followed up with good home care can prevent a lot of problems in the future. They are also a great alternative for the geriatric pet that has a greater risk with anesthesia. The advantage with the geriatric pet is greater if dental cleaning has already been instituted in the past when the pet was in good health.
Dr. Cristina Comartin
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“I was very happy with the cleaning that the technician did.”
Ethel Levine
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“The technician was absolutely fantastic at educating me on my pet’s dental health.”
C.L.
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“I would definitely recommend Pet Dental Service to my family and friends.”
Michelle O’Keefe
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“The PDS technician thoroughly explained my pet’s dental health needs.”
S.J.
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“The technician was thorough, kind and clearly she loves the animals with whom she works.”
Erica Simba
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“If Pet Dental Services was a hotel, I would give you 5 stars.”
Erica Melville
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“I would absolutely recommend Pet Dental Services to my friends and family.”
S.J.
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“The technician was fantastic, very educated and all around it was a great experience.”
Jenny McKell
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“The technician had great communication over the phone.”
Jeanette Orlen
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“I was educated on my pet’s dental health needs by the technician, and I would recommend Pet Dental Services to my friends and family.”
P.P.
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“I feel this service really keeps my pet’s breath fresh”
Cheryl Rice
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“The technician was excellent! She explained everything and kept me updated.”
Ann Marie Gamble
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“The technician gave very helpful tips on the techniques for brushing our dog’s teeth. I was amazed that he wagged his tail through the whole cleaning!”
Shirley McCray
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“The technician was very thorough in her communication.”
Barbara Elliot
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“The technician was very educational and I am very happy.”
H.Z.
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“I have seen what dental neglect can do, and this procedure is very beneficial.”
B.F.
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“Better health and a happy babygirl make this service so beneficial.”
J.S.
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“I love the result of the cleaning, the friendly technicians and that my dog is not frightened.”
Colleen Dickson
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“Without this service, my dog would be in serious trouble with bacterial infections.”
Sylvia Crockett
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“The technician was very gentle with my Dachshund and explained the at home cleaning process thoroughly.”
John James
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“I love that I don’t have to sedate my dog! Her appointment was right on time and the technician was very kind and honest.”
Jessica Lawson
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“I have a fussy dog who doesn’t like her mouth touched and the PDS technician was able to successfully and thoroughly clean her teeth.”
Christie Lesinski
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“The researchers were able to identify all areas of pathology, and confirmed their findings with radiography. Therefore, their research supports the conclusion that a probing and cleaning can be done without general anesthesia.”
Patrick Hardigan Ph. D.
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“I have been using Pet Dental Services for the past 3 years. Not only is the staff courteous and professional, but the extent of the work being done is superlative. Since we have started offering this lower cost non-anesthetic option, client compliance has begun to improve. It is a win/win situation, pets that are eligible for this non-anesthetic procedure are getting the dental care that is essential for their overall health and clients are benefiting from getting affordable preventative care. Also, some clients are extremely sensitive to placing their pet under anesthesia. It is a pleasure being able to satisfy the clients, but also give the pet the care they deserve.”
Brian Gerard, D.V.M.
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“The technician is always helpful, professional and on time.”
Terry Archer
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“If I hadn’t had the dental scheduled with Pet Dental Services, I don’t think the nasal growth would have been found.”
F.L.
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National Pet Dental Association
May 18, 2013
Did you know that your pets’ oral health is much like your own? Would you go months without brushing or years without visiting the dentist? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by age 3, this is a huge number! The number one reason dental disease goes untreated is that in most cases, there are few signs or symptoms until very late in the disease process. Untreated dental disease can lead to many devastating issues such as severe bones loss, loose teeth, painful and swollen gums, problems eating, and of course bad breath! Also, recent studies show a correlation between oral disease and diseases that can affect your pet’s vital organs, including the heart, liver and kidneys.
The National Pet Dental Association (NPDA) was created to help educate pet owners on the importance of proper dental care and the different options of dental treatment that are available. Previously, it was not unusual to wait until a pet had symptoms of severe dental disease already present before care was provided. At that point, it was common for the pet to need teeth extractions and more involved treatment. Throughout the years, veterinary dentistry has progressed to give owners more options to combat dental disease. This is an exciting time in veterinary medicine because the link between oral health and overall patient health is so connected.
The most important thing to consider when seeking dental treatment for your pet is that a professional dental cleaning is a medical procedure, so it must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Second, depending on the condition of your pet’s oral health, you have options as to what type of cleaning is best suited for your pet, whether it be a traditional anesthetic dental, or a dental cleaning without anesthesia. The first step is to schedule an oral exam for your pet with your veterinarian this way they can determine the best treatment plan for your pet. Anesthetic dentals are necessary when your pet is showing signs of advanced dental disease. Full mouth x-rays can be conducted while you pet is under anesthesia, dental x-rays are important so they can expose potential disease under the gum line. For less advanced cases non-anesthetic dental cleanings can be done. A non-anesthetic dental procedure is a dental cleaning completed without anesthesia on pets that do not have significant dental disease. The non-anesthetic approach is a great preventative cleaning and it is conducted by utilizing behavioral management and proprietary holds to ensure the pet’s safety throughout the dental procedure. There are also instances where the veterinarian may not want to anesthetize a pet due to a medical condition, and they will then suggest a non-anesthetic dental cleaning.
Understanding “who” will be cleaning your pet’s teeth is a key factor in seeking proper dental treatment. There are many places, mainly grooming shops and pet stores, that claim to perform a dental cleaning. While it is okay for them to brush your pet’s teeth, a dental cleaning is a medical procedure. The risk of having your pet’s teeth cleaned by an uneducated layperson, with little or no formal training, outside of a veterinary hospital, could be hazardous and even fatal for your pet. Actually, it is even considered illegal in many states. You wouldn’t go to your barber or hairdresser to get your teeth cleaned, would you? Then you should not take your pets to a groomer or pet store to have their teeth cleaned.
Professional dental cleanings should be performed annually – semiannually depending on your pets individual needs and your veterinarian’s recommendations. Also dental home care can help reduce bacteria build up in between professional dental cleanings. There are so many wonderful dental products on the market for pets. Keep in mind that human dental products should never be used on pets due to the high levels of xylitol and fluoride that may be toxic for your pet if ingested. For more pet safety advice visit www.NPDA.info.
Remember pets are unable to verbalize painful oral disease so regular dental cleanings and oral exams are so important in keeping our pets happy and healthy!
For more information and to find a professional service provider for your pets dental care needs, please visit or call the National Pet Dental Association, www.npda.info or 1.866.561.6717.
