Veterinary Dental Specialist
Dr. Josephine Banyard is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College and accepts referrals from Promontory, Sardis, Fairfield Island, elsewhere in the Fraser Valley and beyond. As a 1981 graduate from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, little was taught with regards to veterinary dentistry. In 2005 she entered into a training programme to specialize in the field of veterinary dentistry when she realized how important oral health was to her patients.
Dr. Banyard’s Book for Pet Owners on Dental Care
She has written an easy to read book, ‘Healthy Mouth, Healthy Pet: Why Dental Care Matters‘, (available through Amazon, AAHA bookstore, and VIN bookstore) to help the public understand dental disease and what their veterinarian is recommending.
Videos on YouTube
Dr Banyard is committed to developing a library of You Tube videos to help the public understand veterinary dentistry in order to help their pet’s have a comfortable mouth for their whole life.
Dentistry for Pet Owners 101 (browse through the many different topics to find answers to your questions – more videos will be added as time permits her to make the videos)
Professional Teeth Clean in a Dog: Part 1 (watch all 7)
Veterinary Dental Referrals
She accepts referrals from veterinarians in B.C. The services she offers include:
- Professional veterinary dental cleanings
- Treatment of tooth fractures and discoloured teeth
- Exodontics (complicated and simple tooth extractions)
- Repair of jaw fractures
- Root canal therapy
- Crowns
- Cavity repair
- Orthodontic treatment
Speaker
Dr. Banyard has presented topics on veterinary dentistry to veterinary and public audiences. Please feel free to contact her at 604-792-2844 for speaking arrangements as she enjoys sharing information to people who care for animals.
Dental Referral Form
To refer to Dr Banyard please complete the Dental Referral Form and fax it to 604-792-2844.