Advanced Animal Dentistry

22/10/2026

🦷 UPCOMING WEBINAR: To Stage or Not to Stage? 🦷

Join us for our next webinar, Advanced Animal Dentistry: To Stage or Not to Stage? Rethinking a Dental Default.

Explore new perspectives in veterinary dentistry and rethink your approach to dental treatment planning!

📅 Register now! 👇 https://events.humanitix.com/advanced-animal-dentistry-webinar-to-stage-or-not-to-stage-rethinking-a-dental-default

"Staging isn't a protocol. It's a clinical decision, and it's time we started making it like one."

21/10/2026

Canine Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis (CCUS) is a painful, debilitating oral condition that's frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Many dogs are managed for periodontal disease for months, sometimes years, while the real problem goes untreated.

CCUS is an immune-mediated disease. Affected dogs mount an exaggerated inflammatory response to plaque bacteria, so even minimal plaque can cause severe inflammation and ulceration.

The exact cause is still unknown, but the impact is clear. Symptoms include moderate to severe oral pain, reduced appetite or a preference for softer foods.
CCUS is seen more often in Maltese Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Greyhounds and Cocker Spaniels, but any breed can be affected.

Strict plaque control is essential. That means regular professional dental treatment, including periodontal therapy and the extraction of diseased teeth, combined with diligent home care.

📞 1300 866 848 | animaldental.com.au

21/10/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

🦷 Join us TONIGHT for A Practical Guide to Treating Gingival Enlargement and gain valuable clinical insights!

⏰ Don’t miss out — register now! 👇 https://events.humanitix.com/aad-webinar-a-practical-guide-to-treating-gingival-enlargement

This interactive webinar takes you through a practical, step-by-step approach to managing these Gingival Enlargement cases with confidence.

19/10/2026

3 STAGES TO KNOW

Stage 1 — Gingivitis
Red, inflamed gums. Still reversible with treatment.

Stage 2 — Early Periodontitis
Bone and tissue supporting the teeth begin to break down.

Stage 3 — Advanced Periodontitis
Severe bone loss, loose teeth and tooth loss can occur. In serious cases, complications such as oronasal fistulas or pathological jaw fractures may develop.

Learn more: https://animaldental.com.au/periodontal-disease-2/

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09/10/2026

Meet Ferris!
At 13 years old, Ferris was suffering from severe periodontal disease. His mouth was badly infected, he had difficulty chewing, and swelling around his muzzle raised concerns for oronasal fistulas — abnormal openings between the mouth and nasal cavity caused by advanced periodontal disease.

Before surgery, Ferris was given antibiotics to reduce inflammation, and because a heart murmur was detected, he underwent a cardiology assessment to ensure his anaesthetic could be carefully tailored to his needs.

During surgery, dental radiographs revealed extensive periodontal disease, deep infection and several mobile teeth. Twelve teeth were extracted, including both upper canine teeth. Bilateral oronasal fistulas were also surgically repaired using large mucoperiosteal flaps and careful, tension-free closure to promote successful healing.

Ferris recovered beautifully, with both surgical sites healing well at his one-week check and completely healed by two weeks.

Since surgery, Ferris has truly thrived! He’s active, happy and back to enjoying his favourite pig ears. His family has also embraced daily brushing/oral cleaning, an appropriate diet and suitable chews to help maintain his oral health.

Read more about Ferris’s story:
https://animaldental.com.au/case-studies/ferris/

📞 1300 866 848 | animaldental.com.au

08/10/2026

Caudal Malocclusion in Cats

One condition we see fairly often is caudal malocclusion, where an upper tooth (usually the big fourth premolar) is hitting and damaging the gum tissue next to a lower molar every time the jaw closes. Over time that constant trauma causes ulcers, gum clefts, or even a lump-like growth under the tooth — and it's genuinely painful, even if cats are masters at hiding it.

Persians, British Shorthairs and Maine C***s seem to cop this one more than most, thanks to their jaw shape, but we see it in all sorts of cats.

Most cases are fixed with a procedure called odontoplasty — we reshape the tip of the tooth so it stops digging in, and seal it with a protective coating. Extraction is an option too, usually kept for the trickier cases.

Check out some of our recent cases 👇

📞 1300 866 848 | animaldental.com.au

07/10/2026

Guess how many extractions? 🦷🦷
Cases like this highlight the importance of regular dental care for our pets.
We’re so glad we could help this patient feel more comfortable and get them on the road to better oral health.
Refer a patient or book in today!
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28/09/2026

Sign up for next month’s webinar on the treatment of gingival enlargement!

This interactive webinar takes you through a practical, step-by-step approach to managing these Gingival Enlargement cases with confidence.

16/09/2026

Same boy, 11 years apart ❤️

Meet Lenny, one of our long-term patients at Advanced Animal Dentistry.

We first met this handsome boy 11 years ago, and it’s pretty special to look back and see just how much he’s changed. 🐾❤️

11/09/2026

Hi, I’m Dr Aaron Forsayeth, and I’ve had quite the journey in veterinary medicine. Originally, I never imagined myself pursuing dentistry.

I spent my initial years in general practice until a chance meeting with Dr Gary Wilson changed my career path. He inspired me to explore veterinary dentistry, and together, we co-founded Advanced Animal Dentistry in 2006. It’s ironic, considering I used to dread dental procedures, but with the right knowledge and skills, it became a passion that I absolutely love to this day.