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title: "Beneath the Surface: Animal Dentistry Referral Services Case Chronicles | Jennifer Mathis, DVM, DAVDC, CVPP (2)"
description: "Dr. Jen Mathis is a third-generation veterinarian. Many people have taught her over the years, thus she finds joy in helping teach others giving back to those that have helped her in the profession. Some of her teaching is found in the Imaging, Pain Management, and Dental Home Care chapters of the 5 Minute Consult – Dentistry textbook edited by Dr. Heidi Lobprise. Dr. Mathis owns two small general practices in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Since completing her residency in veterinary dentistry she only provides oral surgical and dental procedures to referral patients as a separate department within one of the general practices. To her, veterinary dentistry is viewed as the arts and crafts of veterinary medicine. Veterinary dentistry is not only cleaning teeth, it requires skill with anesthetic planning, pain management, maxillofacial surgery, non invasive fracture repair, orthodontics, endodontics (root canal therapy), prosthodontics (crowns), restorations, periodontal flap therapy and guided tissue regeneration. Prior to formal dentistry training, she became a certified veterinary medical acupuncturist and a certified veterinary pain practitioner with the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Treating the mouth is treating/preventing pain. Update: In 2024 Dr. Jennifer R. Mathis, has been admitted as a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). This prestigious recognition places her among a select group of around 300 dental specialists globally, with fewer than 250 in North America. (2)"
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Our blog, authored by Jennifer Mathis, DVM, CVPP, DAVDC delves into various veterinary dentistry and oral health cases. Each case summary offers detailed insights into different conditions, surgical techniques, and dental health management, providing a comprehensive view of veterinary case studies in animal dental care.
[](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/oct-2023-bilateral-mandibulectomy-fractures)
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#### [Bilateral Mandibulectomy - Fractures](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/oct-2023-bilateral-mandibulectomy-fractures)
 [Jennifer Mathis, DVM, DAVDC, CVPP:](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/author/mathis) Nov 15, 2023 11:01:05 AM
Case Summary: As noted in other posts, removing or shortening the mandibles can be a needed procedure. Most patients are more comfortable and can have a relatively cosmetic outcome. Almost all behave as if nothing is wrong within a few days to weeks...
[veterinary dentistry](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-dentistry) [surgical mandible removal](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-mandible-removal) [veterinary surgery](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-surgery) [Dental Health Management](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/dental-health-management) [surgical techniques](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-techniques) [bilateral mandibulectomy](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/bilateral-mandibulectomy) [periodontal disease](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/periodontal-disease) [pathologic fractures](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/pathologic-fractures)
[Read More](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/oct-2023-bilateral-mandibulectomy-fractures)
[](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/sep-2023-bilateral-rostral-mandibulectomy-oral-mass)
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#### [Bilateral Rostral Mandibulectomy - Oral Mass](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/sep-2023-bilateral-rostral-mandibulectomy-oral-mass)
 [Jennifer Mathis, DVM, DAVDC, CVPP](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/author/mathis): Oct 3, 2023 2:02:08 PM
Case Summary: Removing or shortening the mandibles can be helpful. Most patients are more comfortable and can have a relatively cosmetic outcome....
[veterinary dentistry](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-dentistry) [surgical mandible removal](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-mandible-removal) [invasive oral mass](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/invasive-oral-mass) [cystic swelling](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/cystic-swelling) [feline inductive odontogenic tumor](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/feline-inductive-odontogenic-tumor) [impacted tooth](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/impacted-tooth) [bilateral rostral mandibulectomy](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/bilateral-rostral-mandibulectomy) [FIOT](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/fiot) [veterinary surgery](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-surgery) [Dental Health Management](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/dental-health-management) [surgical techniques](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-techniques)
[Read More](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/sep-2023-bilateral-rostral-mandibulectomy-oral-mass)
[](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/august-2023-rostral-mandibulectomy-3yo-french-bulldog)
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#### [Rostral Mandibulectomy - Genetic disorder](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/august-2023-rostral-mandibulectomy-3yo-french-bulldog)
 [Jennifer Mathis, DVM, DAVDC, CVPP](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/author/mathis): Sep 7, 2023 9:18:12 AM
Case Summary: Removing or shortening the mandibles can be helpful. Most patients are more comfortable and can have a relatively cosmetic outcome. As...
[veterinary dentistry](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-dentistry) [surgical mandible removal](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-mandible-removal) [rostral mandibulectomy](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/rostral-mandibulectomy) [veterinary surgery](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/veterinary-surgery) [mandible removal](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/mandible-removal) [Dental Health Management](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/dental-health-management) [surgical techniques](https://tooth.vet/beneath-the-surface-animal-dentistry-referral-services-case-chronicles/tag/surgical-techniques)
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# Jennifer Mathis, DVM, DAVDC, CVPP
Dr. Jen Mathis is a third-generation veterinarian. Many people have taught her over the years, thus she finds joy in helping teach others giving back to those that have helped her in the profession. Some of her teaching is found in the Imaging, Pain Management, and Dental Home Care chapters of the 5 Minute Consult – Dentistry textbook edited by Dr. Heidi Lobprise. Dr. Mathis owns two small general practices in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Since completing her residency in veterinary dentistry she only provides oral surgical and dental procedures to referral patients as a separate department within one of the general practices. To her, veterinary dentistry is viewed as the arts and crafts of veterinary medicine. Veterinary dentistry is not only cleaning teeth, it requires skill with anesthetic planning, pain management, maxillofacial surgery, non invasive fracture repair, orthodontics, endodontics (root canal therapy), prosthodontics (crowns), restorations, periodontal flap therapy and guided tissue regeneration. Prior to formal dentistry training, she became a certified veterinary medical acupuncturist and a certified veterinary pain practitioner with the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Treating the mouth is treating/preventing pain. Update: In 2024 Dr. Jennifer R. Mathis, has been admitted as a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). This prestigious recognition places her among a select group of around 300 dental specialists globally, with fewer than 250 in North America.
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