Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Treatment of Periodontal Disease

• Prophylactic scale and polish
• Extraction of compromised teeth
• Management of periodontal disease in patients with comorbidities and high anesthetic risk
• Periodontal surgery
  • Gingival flap procedures to preserve periodontal health
  • Placement of perioceuticals (local antimicrobials)
  • Guided tissue regeneration with bone grafting and membrane placement

Endodontic Therapy

• Root canal therapy to treat chronically fractured teeth
• Vital pulp therapy to treat emergently fractured teeth

Prosthodontics

• Crowns
• Restorations

Oral Surgery

• Surgical extractions
• Cyst enucleation and debridement
• Cleft palate repairs
• Jaw fracture repair
• Temporomandibular joint surgery
• Oral oncologic surgery: maxillectomy, mandibulectomy

Orthodontics/Treatment of Malocclusions

• Active orthodontics to facilitate orthodontic movement of teeth
• Passive orthodontics: incline planes, crown extensions to facilitate orthodontic movement of teeth
• Crown reduction with vital pulp therapy
• Interventional surgical extractions

Pets may be referred to the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service by their primary care or referring veterinarians. If you are a pet owner and are interested in having your pet seen by UMN's Dentistry and Oral Surgery service please request that your veterinarian complete this referral form and send any dental radiographs, dental charts or other forms of imaging to [email protected]. When an appointment has been scheduled we will send you a client questionnaire to be completed prior to your pet’s appointment to help us better understand your pet’s oral health needs and concerns. At your initial appointment we will review your pet’s overall health history, perform a thorough physical and oral exam, and come up with a diagnostic treatment plan to be performed under general anesthesia at a later scheduled date. At your initial appointment we will provide an estimate for the anticipated procedure.

For emergent concerns such as jaw fractures, inability to open or close the mouth or severe facial swelling or oral pain please call the front desk at 612-626-8387 and ask them to contact the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service directly during business hours. After normal business hours, the Emergency Service will provide direct assistance.

Please visit the American Veterinary Dental College website to learn more about board certified veterinary dentists and the conditions we treat.