Mobile Pet Dentistry

16/07/2024

Another successful workshop run by Dr Tony Caiafa and Dr Kayo Kuroda! Keep checking back on our page to see when you can sign up for the next one!

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31/05/2024

22/04/2024

Hosted by CSAVS , Dr. Anthony Caiafa is currently running wetlabs and lectures in China, with 4 seperate modules broken up through out the year with a variety of topics, follow the link below to sign up and upskill in Veterinary dentistry!

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19/04/2024

Throwback to another successful workshop run by Mobile Pet Dentistry's Dr. Kayoko Kuroda, hosted by GrowN Nurses and Sage Healthcare, delivering continuing education on Veterinary Dentistry to 30 veterinary technicians and nurses.
Some of the feedback received including:
"Very hands-on learning section. Really helpful"
"All the teaching vets were very nice, and it was a very positive learning."
Dr. Kayoko and the Mobile Pet Dentistry team is dedicated to helping further your training in dentistry, follow our page for upcoming workshops!

28/03/2024

Attention Singapore based vet nurses and technicians! Presenting a new IN PERSON veterinary dentistry workshop.
Run by Mobile Pet Dentistry's own Dr. Kayo Kuroda, the topics covered will include
– Dental X-rays

– Dental Charting

– Periodontal Therapy

https://grownnurses.com/events/bitesize-wisdom-veterinary-nurses-technician-dental-mastery-workshop/

Please feel free to share to all your colleagues. Dr. Kayo looks forward to seeing you all there.

The 1-day workshop will be conducted by Dr Kayoko Kuroda, BVSc, MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery), and she will delve into the essential topics: – Dental X-rays – Dental Charting – Periodontal Therapy To enhance your learning experience, we’ll be providing access to full x-ray ...

17/03/2024

Another successful 4 day lecture and practical workshop led by Dr Anthony Caiafa in Kuala Lumpur, thanks to the support of IM3 - Veterinary Dental at Arachem HQ. Keep an eye on our socials for the next one!

10/12/2023

New Dental Course alert! You have been asking for more training, and we are delivering! Comprehensive Dentistry for the Modern Practitioners course, created by Dr Kayoko Kuroda from Mobile Pet Dentistry and Dr Crystal Loh from New Zealand Veterinary Dentistry Ltd. is being hosted through Centre for Veterinary Education and it is officially open for enrolment. Presented as a TimeOnline over one month, this course is suitable for veterinarians who have a sound fundamental knowledge base and some practical experience in dentistry, wanting to further advance their skill set.

Register through the link below, and get learning!

Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare in your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations reg...

09/12/2023

In May 2024, The annual European Veterinary Dental Forum will be held in Nantes (France) and now there are another TWO big reasons to head on over!
Dr. Anthony Caiafa and Dr. Kayoko Kuroda from Mobile Pet Dentistry Queensland have been invited to present lectures on Small Animal Dentistry.
Come see Dr. Tony and Dr Kayo in France and learn all the amazing dental things!
Follow the link below and secure your tickets!

https://evdf.org/index.php

08/12/2023

Mobile Pet Dentistry is proud to announce Dr. Suruchi Perera from the Melbourne branch has been selected as one of the examiners for the Membership examination in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery 2024. We wish all the candidates all the best and hope to see you at Science Week 2024!

19/10/2023

Mobile Pet Dentistry had a great time catching up with colleagues and speaking about all things teeth at The Vet Expo 2023. We thank everyone who attended the dentistry stream and hope to see you all again next year!
Did you see us talk at the Vet Expo? Like and comment below with any feedback and highlights!

16/10/2023

Dr Tony Caiafa and Dr. Kayoko Kuroda of Mobile Pet Dentistry have just finished a whirlwind few days at the Singapore Vet Show, it has been a busy couple of days but very interesting. Looking forward to attending again next year!

15/10/2023

What is lurking under those gums? 🦷🫣
Napolean is a 4 y.o Dachsund that came to see Dr. Tony after the referring vet had noted an abnormal lucency associated with his rostral maxilla.

Dr. Tony raised a mucogingival flap, extracted 101,201 and 202, curretted the epithelial lining which was identified as an odontogenic cyst by histopathology. This cystic lesion was noted to be extending all the way into the palatine fissure!
Radiographically pulp necrosis can be identified by the widened pulp canal width of 201, suggestive of a radicular cyst. 5 month post operatively Napolean was clinically doing well and radiographs revealed no further recurrence of the cystic lesion, what a successful outcome!

11/10/2023

Mobile Pet Dentistry is a HUGE advocate for promoting and providing continuing education! Right now, go into the running to WIN a FREE ticket to attend the Vet Expo, read more below!

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Less than a week now to come see all the staff from Mobile Pet Dentistry speak at the Vet Expo in Melbourne!! Mobile Pet Dentistry will be discussing:

- Tips for making your life *(slightly)* easier in small animal dentistry by Dr. Kayoko Kuroda
- Tooth Resorption in Dogs: The hidden disease by Dr. Anthony Caiafa
- The importance of oral hygiene in Periodontal disease by Dr. Suruchi Perera

For a chance to attend the Vet Expo for FREE, like our post and share this post with your veterinary colleagues. Winners will be contacted via personal message by Monday 16th October!

06/09/2023

Dr. Suruchi had quite an interesting case a few months ago, read more below!

09/08/2023

Mobile Pet Dentistry is proud to announce that Dr. Tony Caiafa is speaking at Singapore Vet Show 2023, this 13 & 14 October!

As an RVC Clinical Theatre speaker, Dr. Tony is excited to deliver lectures and proceedings to the more 1,500+ vet professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, Dr. Tony had the opportunity to meet with, discuss and exchange ideas with the many passionate vets who all speak the common language of caring for our domestic pets. And we know this year is going to bigger and better!
Come join us in Singapore and take 20% off your Delegate Pass with my promo-code “RVCFRIENDS”!

Register your pass today: https://www.gevme.com/SingaporeVet2023/?promo=RVCFRIENDS

A big thank you to the Singapore Vet Show team and see you in Singapore this October 13th and 14th!

02/08/2023

The team at Mobile Pet Dentistry were honoured to be able to help two big cats, last week, at Mogo Wildlife Park in Southern NSW. Check out the x-ray of one of the root canal procedures below! 👇

First up is Mattai, a 12 year old 120 Kg, male Sumatran tiger. The team at Mogo Wildlife park noticed that Mattai was having trouble eating his food on the right side of his mouth. They informed the chief veterinarian, at the Park, who then contacted me to see what we could do for Mattai. We decided that Mattai required three root canal treatments. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered species and it was important that our team and the Mogo Wildlife Park staff helped Mattai return back to good health. The three root canal treatments were performed and Mattai was back into his enclosure in just over 2 hours.

Second up, was a 210 Kg big boy, called Baako. He is a 8 year old male lion, with a thick and luxurious mane. Baako is the favourite of the Park’s staff because he acts like a big p***y cat.
Although, Baako was not showing any obvious oral pain, his handler noticed that he had broken a right upper canine tooth. Once Baako was under anaesthetic, we found his left upper canine tooth also required root canal treatment. So, we performed two root canal treatments on his very long canine teeth.

Because both boys can be fragile under anaesthetic (a common problem with big cats), the Mobile Pet Dentistry team went into overdrive to get all procedures down as quickly as possible. Big cats’ teeth can be 4-5 times longer than a human canine tooth, so we had to use special files, made by iM3, to help clean out the inside of the roots. We then filled the teeth with tooth coloured fillings.
I have to say that it was a superb team effort.

I would like to thank the Mogo Wildlife Park crew, they were amazing and so caring for their animals. There was so much love for both of these special boys.
I would also like to thank our team. It was a tremendous team effort, with everyone going beyond the call of duty.
I would like to thank Drs. Wayne Fitzgerald, Alison Caiafa, Kayoko Kuroda, Astrid Klatte and with special thanks to iM3, the Veterinary Dental Company and their representative, Ms Susie Almeida, who provided a lot of the equipment that we used on the big cats.

I am happy to say both Mattai and Baako recovered well and ate a good meal that night.
We will follow up to see how they are going in the next few weeks.

29/07/2023

The whole team at Mobile Pet Dentistry had the honour to share knowledge and speak at ANZCVS Science Week Dentistry chapter in Queensland over the last three days. With so many amazing speakers, Science Week was truly phenomenal.

11/07/2023

🦷What a sore mouth!🦷

This 5y.o Groodle recently visited Dr. Tony for assessment of their traumatic occlusion. Read more below.

This traumatic occlusion resulted from the 304 continuously impacting into the hard palate, and as a result from the trauma, an oronasal fistula was diagnosed.

Read more below to see how it was treated.
Radiographs revealed pulp necrosis and apical lysis of 203 secondary to the traumatic occlusion as well. (See if you can appreciate the radiographic changes)

This patient underwent extraction of 203 due to non vital tooth, as well as 304 for treatment of the traumatic occlusion.
Treatment of the oronasal fistula was performed using a rotational flap from the labial mucousa. See the final result in the images!

06/06/2023

Dr Anthony Caiafa has just recently successfully finished delivering five days of Veterinary dentistry lectures and workshops to over 120 enthusiastic Chinese Veterinarians in the city of Maanshan, People's Republic of China.
Please see the video link below
https://www.facebook.com/100063935090074/videos/pcb.656477623160068/722707002943228

16/04/2023

MPD is proud to announce that Dr. Anthony Caiafa is speaking at Singapore Vet Show 2023, this 13 & 14 October!

As an RVC Clinical Theatre speaker, Dr. Caiafa is excited to deliver his lectures and proceedings to the more 1,500+ vet professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, he had the opportunity to meet with, discuss and exchange ideas with the many passionate vets who all speak the common language of caring for our domestic pets.

And we know this year is going to bigger and better!
Come join Dr. Caiafa in Singapore and take 20% off your Delegate Pass with the promo-code “RVCFRIENDS”!
Register your pass today:
https://www.gevme.com/SingaporeVet2023/?promo=RVCFRIENDS

A big thank you to the Singapore Vet Show team and see you in
Singapore this October!

03/04/2023

Time to update your antimicrobial use protocols!

"Although the situation in Australia is currently much better than in North America, multi-resistant E. coli and some methicillin-resistant Staphs have appeared in Australian small animal practices over the last 10 years."

Mobile Pet Dentistry's Dr. Anthony Caiafa has been one of the authors involved with the recently released second edition of the AIDAP Antibiotic prescribing guidelines for cats and dogs. These guidelines give the practitioner pertinent practical tips that can aid in improvement of antimicrobial stewardship.
Follow the link below for a copy of the guidelines.👇 👇👇

https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/resources/fighting-antimicrobial-resistance/2022-aidap-prescribing-guidelines-2nd-edition-final.pdf

31/03/2023

Rest in Peace, Philip Bloom, the founder of iM3. He was truly an innovative and inspirational man who contributed so much to veterinary dentistry. He will be missed by many.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Bloom, the founder of iM3. ⁠
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Philip's tireless work ethic, coupled with his innovative ideas and love of veterinary dentistry allowed iM3 to become the global business we know today. He formed iM3 as a passion project over 30 years ago with a revolutionary idea for building veterinary dental carts. An idea that vastly exceeded his expectations.⁠
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Philip was not only a successful inventor and businessman but also a beloved family man who was loved by contacts within the veterinary dental community all over the world. Everywhere we go, we meet people who ask about him. He was proud of iM3 and all our achievements, and his legacy will live on in the industry that he helped create. ⁠
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Philip's vision, dedication, and passion for innovation and customer service have shaped iM3 into the leading company it is today. We are immensely grateful for his contribution to our company and the veterinary dental industry. His legacy will continue to inspire us to honour his vision and provide the best possible products and services to our customers, as we strive to maintain the high standards and values that Philip instilled in our company.⁠
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Philip was awarded the Australian Veterinary Association Meritorious Service Award in 2013 in recognition of his outstanding work for the association, an award he was extremely proud of. ⁠
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A very big personality who will be deeply missed by the iM3 team and the Veterinary Industry. ⁠

01/03/2023

Our vet Dr Kayoko Kuroda recently featured in Vet Practice magazine, talking about dental procedures. Have a read 👇

Whether she’s performing pet dental procedures herself or sharing her knowledge of the field with other vets, veterinary dentist Dr Kayoko Kuroda is passionate about ensuring pets achieve optimal oral […]

09/12/2022

12/11/2022

One of these 🦷 is not like the others, but what is the best course of action?
This is from a 2 year old Maine C**n patient who presented for a comprehensive assessment of the oral cavity under general anaesthesia (COHAT). During the examination, Dr Kayo took full-mouth radiographs and found a unique finding.
The 408 (mandibular right 4th premolar tooth) usually has two roots (distal and mesial root), but this patient has an extra root called a supernumerary root (a light blue arrow) between these roots. The exact cause of the supernumerary roots is unknown, but it is thought to be a developmental disorder that occurs during odontogenesis in both cats and dogs (and humans) due to disturbances in Hertwig’s epithelial roots sheath from the enamel organ. The pink arrows indicate an abnormal cusp of 408.
Since there is no periodontal disease and attachment bone loss was detected, no treatment was required for this tooth.

Do you have any interesting radiographs you would like to share or need help interpreting them? Share your cases below or email to [email protected]

06/11/2022

Just after the consultation, Sir Humphrey, the acting CEO, is checking up on me to make sure everything is under control…

04/11/2022

04/11/2022

04/11/2022

MEET THE TEAM!

Dr. Suruchi Perera graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduation, Dr. Suruchi worked in general practice before moving to a shelter, where her interest in small animal dentistry developed.
In July 2022, Suruchi obtained Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

Currently pursuing ongoing training in small animal dentistry through her association with Mobile Pet Dentistry, Dr. Suruchi aspires to improve the oral health of all cats and dogs by providing evidence-based treatments. She also hopes to improve the knowledge and awareness around oral disease in our pet parents.

Dr. Suruchi will be available for referrals throughout Melbourne, Victoria.

30/10/2022

Mobile Pet Dentistry visited ADX Brisbane a few days ago to check out all the fabulous instruments and equipment for veterinary dentistry!🦷❤