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Debra A. Fiorito, DVM FAVD Dip. AVDC Dr. Fiorito obtained her Animal Science degree from Cook College, Rutgers University in 1979. She then attended Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1983. She became a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry in 1988 and was board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College in 1995. She has been involved with veterinary dental referral work since 1988. Dr. Fiorito has authored case reports and articles in various professional journals, including: Canine Practice, Veterinary Practice Staff, The Compendium and the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry. She has also lectured on veterinary dental topics to a variety of local, state and national veterinary medical organizations. Brenda Loesch, VDT Brenda is a registered veterinary dental technician working exclusively with Dr. Fiorito's dental referral practice since 2003. She is a mother of 3 sons, 3 dogs and 3 cats. When not working, Brenda is very active with various local animal shelters and charity work. One of her biggest prides is volunteering for the Lakota Wolf Preserve (www.lakotawolf.com). She is an avid wildlife photographer and has created many products with proceeds being donated to charities such as the Lakota Wolf Preserve and the Children's Miracle Network.   Brick Town Veterinary Dental Referral Service offers advanced dental procedures including periodontics and endodontics, as well as techniques of restorative dentistry and oral surgery Appointments for dental consultations and advanced dental procedures may be scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Referral history (background information) including results of pre-operative testing should be faxed or hand-delivered at the time of the appointment. Pre-op blood work is required for all patients. Fasting is necessary prior to any anesthetic procedures. DENTAL DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY: Creates enhanced radiographic images and can reduce anesthesia time considerably. Same Day Consultation with Dental Procedures scheduled for client convenience. Same Day Discharge (usually within 3 hours) for uncomplicated cases. Follow-up Referral Letters mailed to referring veterinarians within 3 days for most veterinary dental procedures. PERIODONTICS  Patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease may benefit from gingivectomies, gingivoplasties or periodontal flap procedures. These procedures, in conjunction with appropriate and ongoing dental care, help prevent tooth loss as well as complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, septic arthritis and "poor-doer" syndrome. ENDODONTICS Patients with discolored teeth (pink, purple or grey) or with fractured teeth where the pulp (nerve) is exposed may benefit from root canal therapy. Failure to address these teeth with endodontics or extraction greatly increases the risk of abscess formation. These infections are frequently "silent" and have the potential to cause systemic disease. RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY Custom made crowns or bonding may be performed on fractured teeth (especially in guard or police dogs) or to protect teeth affected with enamel defects. Cavities and osteoclastic resorptive (cervical line) lesions in cats are filled to prevent infections. ORAL SURGERY Soft tissue procedures may be performed where indicated.