Dr. Sharon Hoffman is a Board Certified Veterinary Dental Specialist trained in advanced dentistry and oral surgery services. Procedures such as root canals, extractions, and fillings as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery can be performed at select local hospitals within 40 miles of Jacksonville.
News: Service Dog Oral Exams
The American Veterinary Dental College will host its first annual public service event in veterinary medicine the month of August, 2012. AVDC board certified veterinary Dental Specialists will donate their services to provide oral health examinations to qualified Service Dogs across the United States and Canada. Best of all, the Service Dog’s owner/agent will incur no cost for these services. It is anticipated that through these efforts Service Dog health can be improved and potential disease averted for thousands of animals.
More information on the AVDC Facebook page »
Symptoms of Dental Disease
Your pet depends on you as its primary caregiver. It’s easy to tell when your pet is feeling fine, but do you know what to look for in times of illness? When it comes to dental health, knowledge is the best prevention. Periodically, you should examine your pet’s teeth and look for any of the following symptoms:
- Persistent bad breath
- Sensitivity around the mouth or inability to close the mouth
- Pawing at the mouth
- Loss of appetite or reluctance to chew hard food or chew toys
- Difficulty eating and chewing food
- Bleeding, inflamed, or receded gums
- Plaque (often not visible unless stained)
Testimonials
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We feel Dr. Hoffman is not only the best at what she does, but possesses the skills and knowledge to make this outcome very positive.
Barry & Mary Jean
Cat Owners
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I have my baby back! This is the cat I had years ago. He’s playful, loving and eats. He’s back!
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Rocky is a totally new dog since his dentistry procedures. He seems happy and playful [...] the difference is like that between night and day.
