Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Veterinary Oral Health

Veterinary oral health encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity of animals, as well as the broader systemic health implications of oral conditions. While oral health represents a significant component of veterinary medicine affecting companion animal…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 47× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2575-1212 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Veterinary oral health encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity of animals, as well as the broader systemic health implications of oral conditions. While oral health represents a significant component of veterinary medicine affecting companion animals, livestock, and exotic species, the research published in Veterinary Healthcare on this specific topic remains limited based on available articles. The journal has primarily featured studies addressing other veterinary concerns, including avian pathogenic bacteria detection in poultry, reproductive performance in dairy buffalo following retained placenta, mammary gland tumor characterization in dogs, and disease surveillance in livestock populations. These published works reflect the journal's broader scope across veterinary medicine, encompassing infectious disease, reproductive health, oncology, and toxicology in various animal species. Oral health conditions in veterinary patients can significantly impact nutrition, pain levels, and overall quality of life, while also serving as indicators of systemic disease. The field continues to evolve with advances in diagnostic imaging, preventive care protocols, and surgical techniques adapted from human dentistry to veterinary applications across diverse species.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 47 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Veterinary Oral Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Veterinary Healthcare (ISSN 2575-1212).

Journal editorial board
Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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