Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a useful tool for 3-dimensional (3-D) evaluation of the dentoalveolar and maxillofacial structures in canine and feline patients. A single scan produces a wide variety of angles and views of structures in the maxillofacial region, useful for treatment planning for patients that have endodontic disease or need to undergo oncologic or trauma surgery. CBCT is most useful when the information is combined with full mouth intraoral dental radiographs and a detailed clinical examination (periodontal probing and charting) to determine the best treatment plan for our patient.

Important

PCVD practice is limited to dentistry & oral surgery and does not provide any after hours emergency care. In case of emergencies please contact VCA California Veterinary Specialists.
(760) 431-2273
2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008

2010 Cassia Road, Unit 100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Why is board certification for veterinary dental specialists important?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes only medical and surgical specialists that have completed board certification through their specialty organization. In North America, there is only one AVMA recognized specialty college for veterinary dentistry in horses and pets: the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC).

A Board Certified Veterinary Dentist^TM and Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist^TM are titles reserved only for veterinarians who have successfully completed residency training through the AVDC and passed the AVDC’s certifying examinations.

These dental specialists, called diplomates, are uniquely qualified to perform advanced dentistry and oral surgery for patients, teach in veterinary schools, and provide continuing education in dentistry to veterinarians in general practice.

Every Board Certified Veterinary Dentist^TM and Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist^TM can be found in the AVDC directory provided on this website. Diplomates of the AVDC are proud to serve our communities.

To Find your local Board Certified Vetrianry Dentist^TM and/or Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist^TM , click here.