Florida Animal Dentistry
Florida Animal Dentistry is a dentistry practice in West Palm Beach, FL. Procedures include Oral surgery.
About
Florida Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery Center is a referral-based veterinary facility dedicated exclusively to dental care and oral surgery. The center is led by a board-certified specialist in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery and utilizes state-of-the-art dental surgical suites. Key diagnostic and treatment capabilities include full-mouth digital dental radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to address complex conditions such as oral tumors, facial trauma, and temporomandibular joint disease. The practice emphasizes anesthetic safety and advanced pain management to improve patient comfort and long-term health.
Operating as a specialized referral center, the practice works in direct collaboration with family veterinarians to provide care for patients requiring advanced dental procedures. Because the facility focuses solely on dentistry and oral surgery, it does not provide general practice or routine veterinary services. The center maintains two locations in Florida to serve its referral clientele and offers consultative support to other veterinary professionals regarding challenging dental and oral disease cases.
Surgical team
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Mike Wiegand
DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Wiegand is a board-certified specialist in veterinary dentistry & oral surgery.
Procedures
Equipment
- Anesthesia delivery and patient monitoring systems
- Cone beam computed tomography
Frequently asked questions
- What advanced imaging technologies are available at the clinic?
- The clinic utilizes cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to generate three-dimensional x-ray images. This technology provides high-resolution imaging of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including teeth, facial bones, nasal cavity, and temporomandibular joints. Additionally, the facility is equipped with integrated direct digital radiography systems, which capture detailed images of tooth roots and surrounding bone to assist in the diagnosis of periodontal disease, fractures, and oral tumors.
- Does the clinic offer general veterinary services?
- No, the Florida Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery Center does not offer general practice or routine veterinary care. The facility focuses exclusively on veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, operating as a referral center that collaborates with family veterinarians to address specialized dental needs.
- Who leads the clinical team at the center?
- The clinical team is led by Dr. Mike Wiegand, a board-certified specialist in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr. Wiegand completed a formal four-year clinical residency in dentistry and oral surgery and previously practiced as an emergency clinician and general veterinarian before specializing in dental care.
- Can referring veterinarians consult with the clinic on challenging cases?
- Yes, Dr. Wiegand welcomes the opportunity to assist surrounding veterinarians with challenging dental or oral disease cases. Referring professionals may submit clinical images or radiographs for interpretation via the center's website portal or email, a service offered free of charge.