Pediatric Veterinary Dentistry – They Are Not Just “Baby Teeth”

Pediatric patients present a critical opportunity to identify and address oral and dental abnormalities before they lead to lifelong complications. This session reviews the anatomy and development of deciduous and permanent dentition in puppies and kittens, with emphasis on the transitional period between dentitions. Participants will learn to recognize normal eruption patterns and occlusion, identify common abnormalities such as persistent deciduous teeth and malocclusions, and apply early intervention strategies to improve long-term oral health outcomes.