DuPont G A
Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1998 Sep;28(5):1129-45. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(98)50106-4.
Periodontal disease is the most common disease affecting adult dogs and cats. It is also a very preventable disease. The insidious nature of the disease and requirement for the pet owner to be actively involved make client and public education absolutely vital. Although clients are commonly aware of their pets' bad breath, they rarely notice gingivitis, fractured teeth, and traumatic malocclusions. The annual National Pet Dental Health Month program has resulted in a tremendous increase in public awareness. Veterinarians must carry this further in their everyday practices, convincing our clients of the need for preventive dental care. It is only through clients' ongoing desire and persistence that a long-term preventive program can be successful. This requires a coordinated effort by the entire hospital staff. When successful, clients' pets will live healthier and longer lives.
牙周病是影响成年犬猫最常见的疾病。它也是一种非常可预防的疾病。该疾病隐匿的特性以及需要宠物主人积极参与，使得对客户和公众的教育至关重要。尽管客户通常意识到宠物口臭，但他们很少注意到牙龈炎、牙齿折断和创伤性错颌。一年一度的全国宠物牙齿健康月活动极大地提高了公众意识。兽医必须在日常工作中进一步推动此事，让我们的客户相信预防性牙齿护理的必要性。只有通过客户持续的意愿和坚持，长期的预防计划才能成功。这需要整个医院工作人员的协同努力。成功的话，客户的宠物将活得更健康、更长久。
