For more than 25 years, Pet Dental Services has worked alongside veterinary hospitals nationwide to help address dental disease earlier—while maintaining clear clinical boundaries and reinforcing the essential role of anesthetic dentistry when advanced disease is present. Our approach is collaborative, evidence-informed, and focused on patient safety, appropriate case selection, and long-term oral health management.
The POPD™ program is designed to complement—not replace—traditional veterinary dentistry. Every patient is evaluated within the veterinary hospital setting, and candidacy for anesthesia-free care is determined by the attending veterinarian.
Our role is to support your practice by:
Veterinarians remain responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, and referral decisions. Pet Dental Services operates within clearly defined clinical parameters and refers advanced disease promptly.
In select markets, Pet Dental Services offers laser bacterial reduction as an optional adjunct to the POPD™ preventive protocol.
Performed by Biolase-certified technicians within the veterinary hospital setting, this non-invasive cold laser therapy is designed to reduce subgingival bacterial load and support tissue healing as part of a structured preventive plan.
When clinically appropriate, laser therapy may:
As with all PDS services, candidacy is determined by the attending veterinarian and performed under veterinary supervision.
We believe transparency is essential. The video provides a clear, step-by-step overview of how the POPD™ service is performed within veterinary hospitals, including patient handling, documentation, and clinical boundaries.
This demonstration is intended for veterinary professionals and staff evaluating whether the POPD™ program aligns with their standards of care.
This secure portal is intended for veterinary professionals seeking additional clinical, operational, and implementation details regarding the POPD™ program.
Upon request, you will receive access to information including:
This secure portal is intended for veterinary professionals seeking additional clinical, operational, and implementation details regarding the POPD™ program.
Access is limited to veterinary professionals.
We respect your time and privacy and do not share your information.
Veterinary hospitals partner with Pet Dental Services to strengthen preventive care offerings while maintaining clinical oversight and patient safety.
Common reasons practices implement POPD™ include:
Our goal is not disruption—it is integration. We work within your existing standards, workflows, and clinical expectations.
Complimentary Educational Lunch-and-Learn
Pet Dental Services offers complimentary educational Lunch-and-Learn sessions for veterinary teams interested in learning more about preventive dental care and the POPD™ program.
During the session, we review:
