Best Friends Animal Dentistry
Best Friends Animal Dentistry is a general practice practice in San Jose, CA.
About
Best Friends Animal Dentistry provides advanced oral and dental care for dogs and cats, specializing in complex dental needs. The practice offers advanced procedures including periodontal care, root canal therapy, difficult extractions, and treatment for oral masses, severe trauma, and jaw fractures. Dr. Zacher, a boarded Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), has focused on dentistry and oral surgery for 15 years.
The clinic collaborates with primary veterinarians to address specific oral health needs, serving as a referral center for cases requiring specialized dental expertise. They cater to patients with complex medical conditions, providing care regardless of age. The practice has served the SF Bay Area for 13 years.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the lead veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Dentistry, and what are their qualifications?
- Dr. Zacher is a boarded Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). She has been a practicing veterinarian for 15 years, focusing specifically on dentistry and oral surgery for that entire period. She completed an academic residency in dentistry and oral surgery at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after earning her doctorate at UC Davis.
- What types of advanced dental procedures does Best Friends Animal Dentistry offer?
- The clinic offers advanced procedures such as periodontal care, root canal therapy, and difficult or multiple extractions. They also address persistent deciduous teeth, stomatitis cases, oral masses or tumors, severe trauma, advanced periodontal disease, jaw fractures, and provide orthodontic consultations.
- Can a consultation and a dental procedure be scheduled on the same day at Best Friends Animal Dentistry?
- No, consultations and procedures require separately scheduled appointments. The clinic believes every patient deserves a detailed exam and evaluation, and owners should be apprised of findings and treatment plans before a procedure. Consultations are generally scheduled on Mondays, and procedures on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
- Does Best Friends Animal Dentistry accept pet insurance or provide financing options?
- Best Friends Animal Dentistry works with all standard pet insurance providers, but requires payment from the client at the time of service. They will provide documentation for reimbursement. For financial flexibility, they also work with CareCredit.
- What should pet owners expect during the check-in process for a dental procedure?
- Procedure check-in is typically from 8:15-8:45 a.m., requiring 10-15 minutes to confirm contact information and sign an anesthesia consent form and cost estimate. Owners are asked to withhold food after midnight the night before, though water is permitted. Medications should be brought and discussed with Dr. Zacher.