Prevalence of periodontal disease in dogs and owners' level of awareness - a prospective clinical trial

Fernandes, Natália Alves; Borges, Andréa Pacheco Batista; Reis, Emily Correna Carlo; Sepúlveda, Rodrigo Viana; Pontes, Kelly Cristine de Sousa

doi:10.1590/s0034-737x2012000400003

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“…In another study among Dutch veterinarians, 97% of the respondents stated that they regularly observed periodontal problems in their canine patients [26]. The high awareness of dental problems in dogs among Swedish veterinarians and veterinary nurses is also in line with the high prevalence of dental disease reported in other studies [1][2][3][4]6].…”

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Dental home care in dogs - a questionnaire study among Swedish dog owners, veterinarians and veterinary nurses

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Background: Periodontal disease remains one of the dog's most common health issues, even though it is largely preventable by tooth brushing. Implementation of daily tooth brushing would not only improve animal welfare, but also reduce veterinary costs for the owner. There is a paucity of studies investigating attitudes, opinions and practices of dog owners, veterinarians, and veterinary nurses regarding preventative dental home care in dogs. The objective of this study was to investigate these parameters in Sweden, thereby providing a basis for improved prophylactic strategies. Methods: Validated questionnaire surveys were distributed to all Swedish dog owners (n = 209,263), veterinarians (n = 3657) and veterinary nurses (n = 1650) with e-mail addresses in the national registry. The response rates were 32% for dog owners and veterinarians, and 38% for veterinary nurses. The survey questions concerned attitudes, opinions and practices regarding dental home care, including whether dog owners received information concerning dental home care or not, and if this information resulted in implementation. Results: Attitudes, opinions and practices regarding dental home care are presented for Swedish dog owners, veterinarians, and veterinary nurses. A fundamental finding was that the absolute majority of Swedish dog owners do not perform adequate prophylactic dental home care. Considerable discrepancies were identified in the opinions of veterinary health practitioners and dog owners regarding attitudes towards dental home care and conveying of information. Several areas for improvement in the communication between dog owners and veterinary health practitioners concerning dental home care were identified. Conclusion: Our results illustrates the need for validated methods to increase dog owner compliance with dental home care recommendations. We also see a need of further education, regarding canine dental home care, among veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and dog owners. The results from this unique study constitute an important foundation for future development of prophylactic strategies, with the ultimate goal to improve dental health, and thereby animal welfare, in dogs.

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“…Periodontal disease is the most common disease in dogs over 3 years of age, with a reported prevalence ranging between 80 and 89% [1][2][3][4][5]. Despite the high prevalence, the disease is considered to be severely under-diagnosed and therefore undertreated in many dogs [6].…”

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Dental home care in dogs - a questionnaire study among Swedish dog owners, veterinarians and veterinary nurses

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“…Although one of the most common diseases affecting dogs, with a reported prevalence of 80-89% in dogs over 3 years of age (1)(2)(3)(4), periodontal disease is often overlooked and may therefore be inadequately treated and prevented (5). Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease affecting the tooth supporting tissues which may lead to progressive tissue and tooth loss (6).…”

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Dog Owners' Perspectives on Canine Dental Health—A Questionnaire Study in Sweden

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Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases affecting dogs, with a reported prevalence of at least 80% in dogs over 3 years of age. However, there is a lack of studies regarding dog owners' assessment of their dog's dental health, and whether they perceive clinical signs often associated with periodontal disease, i.e., dental calculus, halitosis or mobile or lost teeth. A validated questionnaire survey was distributed to all Swedish dog owners with email addresses in the national registry (n = 209,263). The response rate was 32%. The survey questions concerned opinions and practices regarding canine dental health, including assessment of dental health parameters and dog owners' ability to examine their dog's mouth. A construct (α = 0.76) was used to investigate dog owners' assessed symptoms of their dog's dental health in relation to background factors. Half of the respondents rated their dog's dental health as very good. However, one in four dog owners experienced difficulties when inspecting the dog's teeth. The most common reason for this difficulty was stated to be an uncooperative dog. Almost half of the dog owners reported halitosis to some degree in their dog, and almost four in ten owners reported dental calculus. One in eight dogs had been previously anesthetized for dental cleaning, and one in 12 dogs had experienced problems with gum disease, according to the owners. Owners' assessment varied significantly with the dog's age, weight, breed, breed group, sex, and concurrent disease. Owner-related factors that influenced the assessment of the dog's dental health were age, gender, education, county (urban/rural), and whether they were breeders or not. Dog owners with smaller dogs, older dogs and certain breeds predisposed to periodontal disease assessed their dog's dental health as worse than their counterparts, which is in agreement with previously reported higher prevalence of dental disease in these groups. This indicates that dog owners are able to perform relative assessment of their dog's dental health status. Our results also highlight the need for routine professional assessment of periodontal health, as well as education of dog owners and training of dogs to accept dental care procedures.

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“…The presence of chronic gingivitis results in the formation of irreversible deep periodontal pockets at the gingival sulcus 5 . Consequently, alveolar bone resorption and tooth mobility occur, followed by loss of teeth in some instances 26 . Periodontal disease is present in more than 80% of mature dogs and is one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs 26 .…”

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“…Consequently, alveolar bone resorption and tooth mobility occur, followed by loss of teeth in some instances 26 . Periodontal disease is present in more than 80% of mature dogs and is one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs 26 . P. gulae is a major periodontopathic bacteria that has been strongly associated with the deterioration of periodontal disease in dogs 7 .…”

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Inhibition of Porphyromonas gulae and periodontal disease in dogs by a combination of clindamycin and interferon alpha

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Porphyromonas gulae is a major periodontal pathogen in dogs, which can be transmitted to their owners. A major virulence factor of P. gulae consists of a 41-kDa filamentous appendage (FimA) on the cell surface, which is classified into three genotypes: A, B, and C. Thus far, inhibition of periodontal disease in dogs remains difficult. The present study assessed the inhibitory effects of a combination of clindamycin and interferon alpha (IFN-α) formulation against P. gulae and periodontal disease. Growth of P. gulae was significantly inhibited by clindamycin; this inhibition had a greater effect on type C P. gulae than on type A and B isolates. In contrast, the IFN-α formulation inhibited the expression of IL-1β and COX-2 elicited by type A and B isolates, but not that elicited by type C isolates. Furthermore, periodontal recovery was promoted by the administration of both clindamycin and ifn-α formulation to dogs undergoing periodontal treatment; moreover, this combined treatment reduced the number of fimA genotypes in oral specimens from treated dogs. these results suggest that a combination of clindamycin and ifn-α formulation inhibit P. gulae virulence and thus may be effective for the prevention of periodontal disease induced by P. gulae.

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Prevalence of periodontal disease in dogs and owners' level of awareness - a prospective clinical trial

Cited by 30 publications

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Dental home care in dogs - a questionnaire study among Swedish dog owners, veterinarians and veterinary nurses

Dental home care in dogs - a questionnaire study among Swedish dog owners, veterinarians and veterinary nurses

Dog Owners' Perspectives on Canine Dental Health—A Questionnaire Study in Sweden

Inhibition of Porphyromonas gulae and periodontal disease in dogs by a combination of clindamycin and interferon alpha

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