VN October 2023

Vetnuus | October 2023 40 Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery Referrals Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Clinic, Private Bag X04, Onderstepoort, 0110 Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Clinic, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Old Soutpan Road (M35), Onderstepoort, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)12 529 8276 , Fax: +27 (0) 12 529 8479, e-mail: sadent@mweb.co.za, website: www.vetdentsa.co.za , Facebook: Vetdent SA References 1 Mutinda M, Chenge G, Gakuya F, Otiende, M, Omondi, P, Kasiki, S, Soriguer, RC and Alasaad, S. 2014. Detusking Fence- Breaker Elephants as an Approach in Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation. PLoS One, 9(3): e91749. 2 Steenkamp, G, Ferguson, WH, Boy, SC, Ferreira, SM and Bester, MN. 2008. Estimating exposed pulp lengths of tusks in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana africana). J. S. Afr. Vet. Assoc. 79(1): 25-30 3 Aminoshariae A, Kulild JC. 2016. Evidence-based recommendations for antibiotic usage to treat endodontic infections and pain. JADA, 147:186-91. 4 Luotonen, N, Kuntsi-Vaattovaara, H, Sarkiala-Kessel, E, Junnila, JJT, Laitinen-Vapaavuori, O and Verstraete, FJM. 2014. Vital pulp therapy in dogs: 190 cases (2001–2011). JAVMA 244(4): 449-459. v Dental Column