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AZ Veterinary Dental Specialists

We are proud to provide high-quality specialty oral care in Arizona We provide general and specialized dental care and oral surgery for dog and cats.
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At Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, we are all pet owners, and very much understand it can feel uncomfortable to bring your pet to the vet dentist. At our three Phoenix area locations, our doctors are board-certified specialists in veterinary dentistry and are highly experienced in every aspect of veterinary dentistry including pet dental cleanings, periodontal disease, fractured teeth, oral

cancers, and oral-maxillofacial trauma, and anesthesia. Do Painful Dental Conditions Develop Gradually or Suddenly? Many painful dental conditions develop gradually, and are more common in middle-aged and older pets. As a result, behavior that the owner interprets as “acting grumpy” may be the result of dental pain. Owners often observe that their pet acts “years younger” following dental treatment. What are the Signs of Oral and Dental Diseases in Dogs and Cats:
• Biggest sign - Bad breathe
• Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar
• Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area
• Drooling or dropping food from the mouth
• Loss of appetite or loss of weight
• Bleeding from the mouth

How Does My Pet Keep His Teeth Healthy? In addition to your pet’s annual dental check-ups, regular pet dental care at home is an important part of maintaining your dog or cat's oral health. As well, we carry a variety of Veterinary Oral Health Council approved dietary products to help you keep your pet's teeth as healthy as possible. Feel Free to Contact Us for Your Pet’s Dentistry Health and Schedule an Appointment!

11/11/2024

"Eternal gratitude to our human and animal heroes. " 🇺🇸🎖🐕‍🦺🐈🕊🐴👩‍✈️🧑‍✈️

11/05/2024

Meet Piper, a little Yorkie with a huge personality! 🌟
During her visit, Piper won the hearts of everyone at AVDS. Piper's pet parent, Jack, shared this short and sweet review after their visit with Dr. Adrian. It’s always our goal to make sure every pet parent feels well-informed and every pet feels deeply cared for.

"Dr. Adrian is terrific. Explaining everything in detail. Takes time, not rushed… Definitely recommend!" – Jack B. and Piper

Thank you, Jack and Piper, for trusting us with your dental care! It’s clients like you who make what we do so rewarding. 💖

📍 Scottsdale | Gilbert | Peoria | Tucson

11/04/2024

Continuing education is crucial in the ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine. Join us for an insightful session focused on oral tumors and inflammation in pets, designed to enhance your practice and improve pet care. This opportunity not only provides two continuing education hours but also allows you to learn from industry experts. Spots are limited, so secure your place today and stay at the forefront of veterinary knowledge.

Email from Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists Session is free to attend. Don't wait to RSVP Join us for an enlightening and engaging session featuring the Dr. Kevin Malott and Dr. Jennie Ha, where

11/02/2024

💙 Meet Dr. Lukasik, ACVAA, our board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist! Her specialized care ensures that pets with complex medical histories receive safe and effective dental treatments.
Fun fact! Her oldest patients are 👇
🐶 22 yrs
🐱 30 yrs
🐴 34 yrs
🦜 87 yrs!
If you're worried that your pet may be too old or has conditions that disqualify them from being anesthetized, schedule a visit with a board-certified anesthesiologist. In Arizona? Book an appointment with Dr. Lukasik at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists today!

11/02/2024

🌟 We’re here at the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association Annual Conference 🦷🐾

Our team is dedicated to supporting Arizona’s incredible veterinary technicians, celebrating their commitment to growth, career development, and the passion they bring to veterinary care. Come by our booth to chat, learn, and connect with us—because we’re here for you and your amazing journey every step of the way! 💙

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10/31/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween from Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists! 🎃
Our talented CSR team at our Gilbert office painted these and brought them to life with some designs just in time for Halloween! From an eerie eyeballs to a sassy sphynx cat, each pumpkin has its own purrsonality... We love the magic they add to our office! 🦷🌙👻
Wishing all our pet patients and their pet families a safe and fang-tastic Halloween! 🦇🧙‍♀️

10/30/2024

📝 Quiz time! Let's test your pet dental knowledge! 🤓 🦷
❓True of False? Dental disease can lead to other more serious health problems for cats and dogs including kidney disease.
➡️ Swipe to reveal the answer.

10/30/2024

🎃🐾 It's that spooky season again! While you’re dressing up as your favorite monster, don’t let your fur-baby become a Halloween horror story! Here are some boo-tiful tips from the ASPCA to keep your pets safe this haunted holiday:

🔹 Keep chocolate and candy out of paw's reach (they're mortal enemies!).
🔹 Be cautious with decorations—your pup might think that fake spider is a real chew toy. 🕷️
🔹 Make sure your pet has ID on, just in case they're tempted to escape from all the ghoulish noise!

Let’s keep the treats for our pets safe and the Trick-or-Treaters from becoming “Trick-or-Electricates! 🕸️👻

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10/26/2024

Come by and see us at Barktiberfest! Lots of fun booths to visit along with ours delivering great information to all you pet parents🥰

10/25/2024

🐾 Got a ruff case of crooked canines? 🐶 Join us next week for a complimentary dinner and a pawsitively enlightening CE session on Crooked Canines: Navigating Malocclusions in Dogs and Cats! 🍽️✨

Our expert, Dr. Jennifer Montebello, will help you decode the curly conundrums of our furry friends’ pearly whites. From oral exams to when to decide ‘tooth or not tooth’, you’ll leave ready to save the day and enlighten your clients! 🦷💡

Don't let those spots fill up faster than a pup chasing after a squirrel! ⏰ RSVP to Jill MacKenzie to secure your seat at this bark-tastic gathering. We'll chew on the important stuff, and maybe even grab a bite or two!

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10/25/2024

🌟🎉 Happy Veterinary Technician Week Again! 🎉🌟

Last week we celebrate the incredible compassion and dedication of our veterinary technicians who go above and beyond for our furry friends every single day. 🐾 From comforting anxious pets to ensuring they receive the best care possible, your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Let’s give a big final shoutout to all the heroes behind the scenes at each AZVDS hospital! 👏❤️

$Introducing Kona!🐶 This courageous little Basset Hound suffered significant jaw fractures after being attacked by anoth...$

10/24/2024

Introducing Kona!🐶 This courageous little Basset Hound suffered significant jaw fractures after being attacked by another dog. Thanks to the exceptional care of Dr. Malott and our staff, sweet Kona is back to her happy self!

While surviving such an attack is amazing enough, Kona's recovery has been remarkable. Her pet parents acted quickly and with early intervention, Dr. Malott's expert care, and lots of love, she's going to be just fine. 🙌

Kona's dad, Brad, said, "We didn't think the damage was repairable, but Dr. Malott and the team put our baby back together... 100% Satisfied!"

When faced with a difficult situation and your pet's wellbeing is on the line, you can trust our team to look after your pet like family!💙

10/22/2024

Does Your Pet Have a Biofilm Problem? 🦷🦠

Biofilm is a critical factor in your pet’s health. Biofilm is a sticky, invisible layer that can lead to plaque, tartar, and eventually painful periodontal disease. Think about the gritty feeling on your own teeth before you've had a chance to brush them. Ick, right?

Swipe through to discover:
🦷 What biofilm is and why it matters
🦷 How quickly it can harden and cause gum disease
🦷 Diseases that stem from poor oral health care
🦷 Simple steps you can take to protect your pet’s teeth and overall health

👉 Scroll through your pet’s smile (and health!) depends on it. 🦮💙🐈

10/21/2024

Attention Veterinary Professionals! 🩺
📚 Check out these two upcoming free, RACE-approved continuing education opportunities on 10/28 and 11/17!
🦷 One CE hour earned with Dr. Jennifer Montebello discussing maloclussions; and
🦷 TWO CE hours earned with Dr. Kevin Malott and Dr. Jennie Ha discussing oral tumors and oral inflammation in cats and dogs.

Sessions are free to attend. Don't wait to RSVP because these sessions will fill up fast! 💨

To RSVP to one or both sessions, contact Jill MacKenzie at the email address in the graphic below.

We can't wait to see you there!

10/20/2024

Secure your spot today— only two days left to register! Elevate your skills at our complimentary dinner on October 22nd, focused on advanced surgical solutions for managing oral maxillofacial tumors and trauma in pets. This RACE-approved session is a must for veterinary professionals looking to enhance their expertise and network with peers.

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10/17/2024

Vet Tech Week recognizes the compassion, dedication, skill, and patience of veterinary technicians everywhere. These veterinary professionals are the backbone of veterinary clinics and hospitals everywhere. Vet Tech Week is dedicated to honoring them. 💕

The vet techs at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists help with oral surgeries, root canals, crowns, and other advanced dental care for pets. And during surgeries and complicated procedures, they assist with anesthesia, keep an eye on vital signs, and oversee the patient's recovery. Because of their empathic nature, they are wholly focused on alleviating pain before, during, and after treatment, so our patients get better quickly and comfortably. 🦷🐶🐈

In short - vet techs help pets stay happy and healthy. Please join us in thanking a vet tech today and always!

10/17/2024

📣 Please meet our tiny patient, Persian kitten, KC! 🐾

This adorable 12-week-old Persian kitty suffered from several dental issues when he came to our Tucson office in need of our help.

To ensure that KC's future is full of smiles, Dr. Sawtelle carefully removed the teeth that were affected by several complicated crown fractures.

👉See little KC's journey and the amazing results by scrolling through!
We love supporting animals like KC in transforming into their best selves.💕

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86 W Juniper Avenue Ste 6
Gilbert, AZ
85233

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14809411738

Website

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/arizona/gilbert/arizona-veterinary-dental-specialists-gilbert, http://www.twitte

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Barktober fest 2024 is quite the tail wagging experience! 🐾🎃Come on down and see what’s going on! Barktoberfest #azvds #funinthesun #barktoberfest

We love our technicians! 🥰🤩😍

🌟🎉 Happy Veterinary Technician Week Again! 🎉🌟 Last week we celebrate the incredible compassion and dedication of our veterinary technicians who go above and beyond for our furry friends every single day. 🐾 From comforting anxious pets to ensuring they receive the best care possible, your hard work does not go unnoticed! Let’s give a big final shoutout to all the heroes behind the scenes at each AZVDS hospital! 👏❤️ #VetTechWeek #AnimalHeroes #PetCarePros #azvds

Vet Tech Week 2024

Vet Tech Week recognizes the compassion, dedication, skill, and patience of veterinary technicians everywhere. These veterinary professionals are the backbone of veterinary clinics and hospitals everywhere. Vet Tech Week is dedicated to honoring them. 💕 The vet techs at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists help with oral surgeries, root canals, crowns, and other advanced dental care for pets. And during surgeries and complicated procedures, they assist with anesthesia, keep an eye on vital signs, and oversee the patient's recovery. Because of their empathic nature, they are wholly focused on alleviating pain before, during, and after treatment, so our patients get better quickly and comfortably. 🦷🐶🐈 In short - vet techs help pets stay happy and healthy. Please join us in thanking a vet tech today and always! @ThrivePetHealthcare #WeThriveTogether #VetTechWeek #VetTechs #ArizonaVeterinaryDentalSpecialists #Scottsdale #GilbertAz #PeoriaAZ #Tucson

Black Cat Appreciation

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day to all the sleek and mystical felines out there! 🖤🐾 Whether you have a black cat of your own or simply admire them from afar, let's take today to celebrate these beautiful creatures. Share a photo of your favorite black cat and use the hashtag #BlackCatAppreciationDay to join in on the celebration! Let's show these enchanting animals some love and appreciation on their special day. 🎉 #BlackCatsRule #MysteriousAndMagical #FelineLove 🐱

Reese's root canal and crown

🐶🦷 Meet Reese, our brave 2-year-old pitbull friend! Reese came to us with a fractured 404 (canine tooth). Thanks to Dr. Balke's expert care, Reese received a root canal and a shiny new crown. Watch to see Reese's transformation! ▶️ ❓Why a Root Canal? When a tooth is fractured, bacteria can invade the pulp, causing pain and infection. A root canal removes the damaged tissue, disinfects the canal, and fills it to save the tooth and relieve pain. ❓Why Not Extraction? Key teeth like the canines are crucial for picking up objects, keeping the tongue in place and overall jaw structure. Extraction can alter the dog's bite. A root canal is less invasive and helps preserve the tooth, while a crown adds strength and protection when performed by a dental specialist. ❓How Did This Happen? Dogs can fracture their teeth from chewing hard objects like Nylabones or antlers, or biting on hard surfaces. In Reese's case, the cause is unknown since he was recently adopted. With proper care, Reese's smile will stay bright for years! 🌟 #DoggieRootCanal #RootCanal #DogTeeth #CanineCanines #PetDentist #DoggieTeef #Teef #ArizonaVeterinaryDentalSpecialists #Peoria #Scottsdale #Tucson #Gilbert #PetDentist #DogDentist #DogDentalCare

Jasper's Root Canal

🐱🦷 Meet Jasper, the charming 15-year-old tabby! Jasper recently visited us for a fractured tooth, and Dr. Balke performed a root canal to save it. Now, Jasper is back to enjoying his meals pain-free and with a bright smile! 🐾 ❓ Why a Root Canal? When a tooth gets fractured, bacteria can invade the pulp tissue, causing pain and infection. A root canal removes the damaged pulp and nerve, disinfects the canal, and fills it with a special material. This procedure alleviates pain and saves the tooth, ensuring normal dental function. ❓ Why Not Extraction? Feline jaws are smaller and thinner than their canine counterparts, so bone loss from extraction can be significant. Keeping the tooth maintains the stability and structure of the jaw. A root canal is less invasive, offering a faster recovery and preserving the integrity of the jaw. Benefits to Jasper: ✓Faster recovery with a less invasive procedure ✓Preserves jaw stability and structure, avoiding significant bone loss ✓Removes pain from the fractured tooth ❓How CanThis Happen? Fractured teeth in cats can result from various mild instances, such as playing with string and hitting hard objects, or jumping from high places. Tooth trauma in cats often results in complicated fractures (pulp exposure) because the pulp canal is much closer to the crown cusp than in dogs. Give your feline family members the care they deserve and ensure their smiles stay strong and healthy for a lifetime! 🐱❤️ #tabbycats #rootcanal #catteeth #petdentist #catdentalcare #teefies #ArizonaVeterinaryDentalSpecialists #Peoria #Scottsdale #Tucson #Gilbert #PetDentist #PetDentalClinic #CatDentist

Izzy was in for her yearly dental cleaning and was voted Tucson's Patient of the month! Her could disagree?! She is adorable and now has a clean mouth, all the better for lots of kisses. 💕🐾😁🥰 #toypoodle #toypoodlelove #tucson #fresh #bestpatientsever 💕🐾😁🥰

Aengus's story

Aengus is a very special boy with a very special family💕 Aengus is a 7-year-old, handsome lab that was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on his left mandible by his primary care veterinarian and was referred to AVDS to determine if surgery was a treatment option. To gain further information prior to planning surgery we performed a cone beam CT (CBCT) scan, biopsies of his lymph nodes and a biopsy of abnormal bone on his right mandible. The biopsy of the abnormal bone on Aengus’s right mandible was also SCC, to successfully treat Aengus’s cancer he would need a large part of both his right and left mandibles removed. Aengus’s owners scheduled him for a bilateral mandibulectomy in our Gilbert location, with our board-certified veterinary dentist Dr. Michael Balke who is also pursuing a fellowship in oral maxillofacial surgery. He discussed the pros and cons of how the surgery would affect Aengus with his owners. They elected to do what they would for a human and perform the surgery in hopes that we could obtain clean borders. After sending in his mandible to the pathologist we were able to share the good news with the owners that he had clean boarders and a good prognosis! We were all relieved and happy for Aengus as he is now experiencing a great quality of life and enjoying the addition of his new brother Knox! #aengus #veterinarydentistry #labrador #labradorretriever #gilbert #scottsdale #peoria #bestpatientsever #Arizona #arizona

We recently had the pleasure of seeing Wolfgang at our Tucson location. His family left us a royal review! We couldn't pass up giving it the royal treatment and sharing it💕 #wolfgang #Royal #royalfamily #RoyalTreatment #royaltreatment #greatful #greyhoundlove #greyhoundlife #tucson

Meet Mookie 💕 Mookie was seen to evaluate his root canal done 1 year ago. A root canal was performed due to his discolored right maxillary canine. Mookie's tooth as over 90% of other discolored teeth prooved to be diseased leaving two viable options which were extraction or root canal therapy. Since this was a functioning tooth, the owner opted for the root canal to save the tooth. #savethetooth #tucson #veterinarydentistry #mookie #snuggles

Enjoying her post-op recovery with the Peoria team!

LeeLa is a 6 month old kitten who was seen for a growth suspected to be a pyogenic granuloma. We believe this was caused by a tooth that had erupted out of place and caused irritation to the opposing jaw. We biopsied the growth and extracted the displased tooth. LeeLa felt better right away and we had to share! 😁💕🐾 #peoria #veterinarydentistry #veterinarycare #kitten #kittenlife #feelingfine

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Our Story

We provide general and specialized dental care and oral surgery for dog and cats. At Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, we are all pet owners, and very much understand it can feel uncomfortable to bring your pet to the vet dentist. At our three Phoenix area locations, our doctors are board-certified specialists in veterinary dentistry and are highly experienced in every aspect of veterinary dentistry including pet dental cleanings, periodontal disease, fractured teeth, oral cancers, and oral-maxillofacial trauma, and anesthesia. Do Painful Dental Conditions Develop Gradually or Suddenly? Many painful dental conditions develop gradually, and are more common in middle-aged and older pets. As a result, behavior that the owner interprets as “acting grumpy” may be the result of dental pain. Owners often observe that their pet acts “years younger” following dental treatment. What are the Signs of Oral and Dental Diseases in Dogs and Cats: • Biggest sign - Bad breathe • Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar • Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area • Drooling or dropping food from the mouth • Loss of appetite or loss of weight • Bleeding from the mouth How Does My Pet Keep His Teeth Healthy? In addition to your pet’s annual dental check-ups, regular pet dental care at home is an important part of maintaining your dog or cat's oral health. As well, we carry a variety of Veterinary Oral Health Council approved dietary products to help you keep your pet's teeth as healthy as possible. Feel Free to Contact Us for Your Pet’s Dentistry Health and Schedule an Appointment!