"Every animal deserves exceptional dentistry" At Midwest Veterinary Dental Services, we believe "Animals Deserve Exceptional Dentistry."
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Our clinic practices equine and small animal dentistry, providing services to clients and educating other veterinarians. Our services include all aspects of dentistry from routine dental care to advanced dentistry such as fillings, endodontics, periodontal therapies, and oral surgery.
We are looking for an addition to our CSR team!
Thrive Pet Healthcare helps get veterinarians and their staff back to doing what they love because we know if people do what they love, they’ll do it better. We’re a passionate group of people who work with veterinarians and their staff so they can focus more on patients. Our collaborative appro...
Please help us give a warm welcome to our new Barn Assistant,
Jess Kreuser!
"I was born in Utah but have lived most of my life in Wisconsin. Ever since I was young horses have captivated my attention. I graduated early from high school and went straight into live-in internships to learn everything "equine' that I could. In addition to taking animal science courses specific to equine care and management, I have worked for many different barns, each specializing in different disciplines. I now live in Illinois with my daughter, boyfriend, our two cats, a dog, and a quarter-horse named Sid. I am so excited to be working for Midwest because I have goals to further my education through the help of this amazing company! "
Welcome to the MVDS Team, Jess! 🤩
Tooth-out-Tuesday...well tooth-in-tues in this case.
This guy presented for a suspect persistent deciduous tooth (baby tooth). Upon radiographs, the tooth was actually a supernumerary (extra) tooth with a very long, twisted root.
This is a great example of why radiographs are important prior to proceeding with extractions. This tooth would be a challenging surgery if extraction was needed. Removal of the 101 to facilitate SN101 removal would be very likely. Thankfully, the tooth is healthy at this time and does not need to be extracted. The 103 will need to be reduced during the annual routine dental exam to ensure it does not become overlong, due to not completely touching the opposing tooth.
🎉Please help us in welcoming Dr. Leah Hayes to our team!🎉
Dr. Leah is originally from Ohio where she earned her BS in Animal Science at the University of Findlay. She then spent her vet school years at Iowa State University graduating with her DVM in May 2024.
Her interest in dentistry has progressively increased as she has spent time pursuing various hands-on small animal and equine dental opportunities and has a passion for increasing veterinary dental education.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her husband, Stephen, and two corgis, Bonnie & Clyde, as well as working with her c**t, Jungle.
We are very excited to have her on the MVDS team!
Mario is hard at work making our day paddocks look amazing 🤩 will post an after pic when he’s done
Our team is growing and we are looking for our next Small Animal Veterinary Technician!
Located in Elkhorn, WI
Thrive Pet Healthcare helps get veterinarians and their staff back to doing what they love because we know if people do what they love, they’ll do it better. We’re a passionate group of people who work with veterinarians and their staff so they can focus more on patients. Our collaborative appro...
Our team is growing!
We are searching for the right person who can support our current equine & small animal client service coordinators.
Located in Elkhorn, WI
Thrive Pet Healthcare helps get veterinarians and their staff back to doing what they love because we know if people do what they love, they’ll do it better. We’re a passionate group of people who work with veterinarians and their staff so they can focus more on patients. Our collaborative appro...
Check out the gorgeous Belgian Malinois that visited for dental procedures today! 2 sheriff “Mals” & 1 competition “Mal”…we have named today “Maligator Wednesday” 🐊😁 We love our “Mals” 💕
We had a great day of fun and team bonding for our annual staff picnic!
Our very own Dr. Bilyard recently was a guest on The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer!
Jeff is a nationally known, well-respected working dog expert. He was a handler for 27 years and a trainer for his agency: Jeff hosts a popular podcast on all things police K9-related, check out the link below!
If you work a patrol or high drive detection dog you have either had your dog break teeth, or you will. It happens to just about every working dog team. How should you treat a broken tooth? In this episode Jeff Meyer talks to Dr. Karen Karin Bilyard - a veterinarian and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S...
🦷 Dr. Travis Henry visited Peterson Smith for Dental Week! 🦷🐴 As a board-certified Veterinary Dentist from Midwest Veterinary Dental Services in Wisconsin, Dr. Henry regularly brings his expertise to our team.
This horse had a cavity in one of her molars, where the tooth structure was worn through, it created a hole through the tooth that allowed food to contaminate the sinus and nasal passage. In horses, the tooth roots extend into the sinus, so a cavity can allow food to enter the sinus, leading to an infection. Since the rest of the tooth was healthy, we opted for a filling to repair the cavity and treated the sinus infection.
To schedule an appointment for his next visit, call us at 352-237-6151. 🦷🐴
Did you know today is Veterinarian Appreciation Day?!
Today, we celebrate our very own Dr. Henry, Dr. Rice, Dr. Bilyard, Dr. Koltz, & Dr. Hunt! From routine dental check-ups to dental procedures, our Veterinary Dental Specialists provide compassionate care and expertise that make a difference!
Please help celebrate Veterinarian Appreciation Day with us by taking a moment to thank the veterinarian(s) in your life today!
This sweet boy presented with a symphyseal separation-this is a common injury of the mandible we often see in cats due to various types of accidents. The symphysis was wired back together and we will recheck & remove the wire in 5-6 weeks. (His right eye was also injured & is currently being treated by another veterinary specialist.)
So many cute faces this week, we ❤️ our patients!
What’s new at the clinic? Drs. Henry and Hunt performed “building surgery” last weekend. We have a new reception area window for Equine check in and out.
K9 Officer Chance stopped by the clinic yesterday so we can help keep his pearly whites in top shape, ensuring he's always ready for duty!
We enjoyed working with Thor and his handler, Deputy Coleman from Marathon County yesterday. Thank you for your service ⭐️ and for driving the distance to see us for your dental care
Today was “Goldie Day” at Midwest, 3 sweet Goldies for dental procedures…
1 Golden Retriever + 1 Goldendoodle +1 Mini Goldendoodle=💛💛💛
Congrats to our Practice Manager, Kristina Mazmanian-Ellis, who received her bachelor’s degree this weekend 🎓
We are very proud of you!! 👏 🎉
Dr. Henry & CSR’s Kayla & Katelyn celebrated Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation with a Milkshake at Gus’s Drive in this week.
Today we are celebrating our honorary CSR, Duke! If you have visited our clinic, chances you have been greeted by this handsome fella! Duke is 13 years old and has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, so he comes to work with his mom, CVT Rachel! ❤️🐾
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If you have called into our Small Animal Department, chances are you have spoken with Kayla!
Kayla was born and raised in Lake Geneva, WI. After high school, she moved to Nashville, TN, and remained there for 9 years before moving back to Wisconsin in 2020.
Kayla's passion for animals has been ingrained in her since childhood. While initially contemplating a path in veterinary medicine, she ultimately discovered her niche within the equine industry. Her journey led her through diverse roles, from serving as a groom for competitive show jumpers to achieving certification as a therapeutic riding instructor.
Kayla is currently unable to have a dog or cat as her own, but she takes delight in her position as the Small Animal Client Relations & Referral Coordinator. This role enables her to interact with our patients, allowing her to connect with each one and their owners.
In her free time, Kayla finds joy in the company of her horse, Einstein, as well as indulging in her passion for writing and playing music. If you would like to join us in sharing appreciation please leave your messages below!
If you have called our equine department, chances are you spoke with Katelyn!
Katelyn grew up with a passion for working with animals. She volunteered for a therapeutic riding center throughout college and graduated from Washington State University in 2018 with a degree in Animal Science. We enjoy having Katelyn as a part of our team as she does a great job supporting our equine team!
(She also enjoys cuddling with our small animal patients 🩷 )
If you would like to share your appreciation this week for Katelyn, please leave your messages below! :)
This week we are celebrating Veterinary Receptionist Week with our AMAZING Customer Service Representatives Kaitlyn (Equine) & Kayla (Small Animal)! We welcome you back each day this week to celebrate with us!
This is article features our very own Dr. Henry, along with 2 other boarded veterinary dentists. It is a nice overview of animal dentistry.
What dental specialty allows a practitioner to perform a sinusotomy on a standing patient who happens to have 12 pounds of teeth or fix a tooth the patient broke by biting an antler? The answer is animal dentistry, which was not even considered a specialty until the late 1980s(1) and is almost never...
We hope everyone protected their eyes during the eclipse like Swappy (Dr. Hunt’s dog)! 😁
Are you unsure what is the best way to ensure the safety of your 4legged friends during the eclipse tomorrow? Here is a great article from DVM360.com!
A look at the behavior of zoo and companion species and how veterinary professionals and their clients can keep pets safe and calm during this rare meteorological event
Tooth out Tuesday!
This oxen at Old World Wisconsin
in Eagle, Wisconsin was having difficulty chewing and he was losing weight. After an exam and x rays it was determined he needed a molar extraction. As well his molars were sharp and needed to be balanced for better molar contact and comfort chewing.
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We had a great day of fun and team bonding for our annual staff picnic!
Let's learn a little bit more about EOTRH! This short video will illustrate how the disease can affect the incisors in different ways.
It's Tooth Out Tuesday! One question that we often get asked is why we like to schedule our extraction cases at our hospital. This case of an older horse with a loose tooth will illustrate why this is so important! #equineveterinarydentist #extractinghorseteethiswhatwedo #animalsdeserveexceptionaldentistry
FUN FACT FRIDAY!!! Dr. Rice plays the French Horn. The end of a stomach tube is the same shape and size as a French Horn mouth piece, and she figured out years ago that she could make music on the stomach tube. Any French Horn players out there want to join her in a stomach tube band?
Fun find… Bot larvae can be found between the teeth in fall and early winter. The larvae live in the mouth for 3-4 weeks before being swallowed and attaching to the stomach lining. Where they hang out for 8-10 months before being passed out and expelled in the manure. Then the larvae burrow into the ground or dried manure to finish maturing and the fly emerges during the summer. Recommended treatment/management is to remove bot eggs from the horse’s hair coat, deworm after the first hard frost, and to remove feces from pens.
We hope you are staying cool today 🥵😎 Amy and Rachel made a brief educational video on tooth brushing for your dogs! Make sure to stay tuned for the short blooper reel at the end! 🤪😂
Tooth Out Tuesday: Last week Drs. Henry and Hunt evaluated a 5 year mare with a swelling on the left side of her face. Radiographs revealed that the 207 was in trouble and needed to be extracted. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO SUCH A YOUNG HORSE!?!? Contrary to popular thoughts, horse teeth do not continue to grow for the entirety of their life (like rabbits). They develop the whole tooth, seal off the apex (form tooth roots) and slowly erupt the teeth into their mouth during their life. So young horses have very long teeth, with the premolars (especially the first two upper cheek teeth) are covered by a thin layer of bone. *See video* This bone and the underlying teeth can be traumatized by a blow to the side of the face. These long teeth will give a young horse's face a more "boxy" appearance that will then become for refined with age. This is most obvious in horses with small heads (miniatures, ponies, arabians, etc.). See comments for picture of the large extracted 207.
In this video Dr. Hunt will take you through the initial findings of the Oral Exam.
Today's post is an instructional video that will show you how we typically lavage a horse's sinus following surgical placement of a sinus lavage catheter. Once the underlying cause of the sinus infection is identified and appropriately treated, we will often place an indwelling catheter to allow post-operative sinus flushes. We like to follow the adage--the solution to pollution, is dilution! Daily lavages help clear out any persistent infection and help return the sinus to normal. The lavage procedure is tolerated well by most horses, and can often be performed by the owner once the horse is back home to help clear up the infection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLWIJ02N77A
It's Tooth Out Tuesday! In this video, we will highlight a case that we did surgery on this week. We will show you some of the abnormal findings that we noted on the pre-operative radiographs. Once the teeth were extracted, we compared the extracted teeth to the radiographs to highlight some of these changes! Enjoy!
Here's a quick follow up to our post yesterday, on the external portion of the oral exam. We presented an interesting case about a horse with TMJ arthritis. Here is another look at where the TMJ is located on a skull specimen, and on a live horse (see photo below in comments).
We had a surprise baby shower for Mario & Shannon yesterday & pulled off the surprise! 😂
Here is video of Tucker at his two week recheck. We must say, he is looking just as handsome as he was on day 1. One would never tell he’s missing nearly 1/3 of his maxilla.
Check our these great pics of Dr. Koltz and Mario at work, courtesy of Sandi Nel, thanks Sandi!
Bear 🐻 , one of our favorite dwarf minis, loading in the mini stocks for his dental exam
