Just as there are specialists in human medicine, veterinary medicine also has its fair share of specialists. Despite this rather dated article about a dog with false teeth (below), Veterinary dentistry is rather a new specialty with just 100 board-certified veterinarians in the world in 2007. Each year, about eight vets pass the certifying examinations and are able to provide assistance to pets with dental problems.

Dogs can require dental attention for a range of reasons. Some dogs with separation anxiety have been known to break their teeth on their metal dog crates when left on their own.
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Posted 30 Jan 09
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