Introducing VetCAT: Maine’s First Cone Beam CT for Veterinary Dentistry!
Discover how the new VetCAT Cone Beam CT at Mainely Veterinary Dentistry brings advanced 3D imaging to Maine, offering faster, more accurate diagnoses for your pet’s health.
Discover how the new VetCAT Cone Beam CT at Mainely Veterinary Dentistry brings advanced 3D imaging to Maine, offering faster, more accurate diagnoses for your pet’s health.
At Mainely Veterinary Dentistry, we’re excited to announce a monumental advancement in veterinary care for Maine! We’ve just added the VetCAT Cone Beam CT, a state-of-the-art, mobile CT scanner that takes high-quality 3D X-rays right at your pet’s table – and all in under a minute. This new technology is revolutionizing our approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, providing faster, more accurate insights for your pets. Watch Video!
As the first veterinary practice in Maine to offer Cone Beam CT technology, we’re proud to bring this advanced diagnostic tool to our local community. VetCAT allows us to capture detailed, 3D images of an animal’s entire skull, not just the teeth. This comprehensive view means we can now spot issues that traditional X-rays might miss, such as sinus infections, ear problems, and even early signs of cancer.
Dr. Jennifer Keaten, owner and veterinarian at Mainely Veterinary Dentistry, explains the impact of this technology:
“Now we’re not just looking at the teeth anymore; we’re able to look at the whole head. We can see the sinuses, ears, and areas around the eyes, allowing us to diagnose a lot more problems that the owner might not have known about because our animals can’t talk to us. One of my passions is preventive care, and this new machine is going to help our team better identify issues so we can address them and send the animal home even better than they were before.”
Before the addition of VetCAT, pet owners seeking this level of care often had to travel to Massachusetts. This meant extra costs, longer wait times, and additional stress on both pets and their owners. Now, with VetCAT on-site, our team at Mainely Veterinary Dentistry can offer this advanced diagnostic option right here in Maine.
Jim Merritt, president of Dental Focus, Inc., the company that provided our VetCAT machine, underscores the benefits:
“This amazing new technology gives doctors the ability to roll right up to the table and diagnose significantly more pathology in about 20 seconds. In human medicine, people can tell the doctor where it hurts, but animals can’t. This is another way we can better diagnose and treat health issues that owners might not even know about with their pets.”
Preventive care is at the heart of everything we do at Mainely Veterinary Dentistry. The VetCAT Cone Beam CT provides us with the data needed to catch problems early, ensuring better treatment outcomes and improving your pet’s overall health.
For instance, oral health is directly linked to overall health. With VetCAT, we can precisely plan treatments for dental diseases, maxillofacial issues, and even cancer. In just 20 seconds, the machine captures over 600 images using low-dose radiation – allowing us to act quickly and safely.
We’re proud to be a pioneer in veterinary technology here in Maine, offering state-of-the-art care and compassion for pets across the region. The addition of VetCAT reflects our commitment to providing the highest standard of veterinary dentistry, making it easier for pet owners to access life-saving diagnostic tools locally.
If you’d like to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment, please browse our website. We’re here to ensure your pet gets the expert care they need for a long, happy, and healthy life.