title: [Veterinary dentistry (1). Introduction to and review of dentistry in companion animals].
abstract: In this first paper of a series on small animal dentistry, the responsibility of the veterinarian to detect, diagnose and to treat dental problems in small animals is that of the veterinarian and nobody else, is discussed in detail. A review of the history of veterinary dentistry is followed by an introduction to the pathology and treatment of dental problems in small animals.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van Foreest
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003813:Dentistry / Q000379:methods; D005060:Europe; D006665:History of Dentistry; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000266:history
vernacular_title: Veterinaire tandheelkunde (1). Inleiding tot en overzicht van de tandheelkunde bij gezelschapsdieren.