Mobile Pet Dentistry

24/08/2026

Join me in Chongqing (city of fog) for CSAVS congress 14th-16th September. Lectures on dentistry, opthalmology and dermatology.
Hope to see you there.

21/08/2026

MPD Melbourne Staff Updates! As Dr Suruchi prepares to start her maternity leave, we are so excited to welcome Dr Orna Feehan to the team to continue the same MPD care and support that you have become accustomed to!

Introducing Dr Orna -
Dr Orna Feehan is a companion animal veterinarian with a special interest in small animal dentistry. She graduated from University College Dublin in 2018 and after a few years of working in Canada, returned to Ireland and discovered her passion for dentistry while working with the dentistry referral department of her clinic in Ireland.

This experience inspired her to pursue advanced training in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. In 2023, she completed a postgraduate certificate with advanced practitioner status through programs in the UK. After relocating to New Zealand in 2024, she attained Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery also.

Orna is dedicated to providing high‑quality evidence based dental care and particularly enjoys helping general practice teams build confidence in managing dental and oral health cases.

Having recently relocated to Melbourne with her partner, Orna is incredibly excited to settle into the city, integrate into Australia’s vibrant veterinary community, and explore the unique lifestyle and landscapes the country has to offer.

For case advice and referrals, you can contact Dr Orna through [email protected]

Dr Orna looks forward to meeting you all very soon!

21/05/2026

Needing to brush up on your small animal dentistry nerve blocks, or need an update on managing periodontitis in cats and dogs? How about some information on dental radiology?

Find out about all this and more in less than 5 days.

Dr Kayoko Kuroda and Dr Suruchi Perera from Mobile Pet Dentistry are excited to meet you through Centre for Veterinary Education in a NEW Small Animal Dentistry Course.
"Principles of Veterinary Dentistry - Theory and Techniques" will take you through systematically, from performing COHATs and local anaesthesia, dental radiology through to two modules dedicated completely to extractions and periodontitis.

Registration link below, we look forward to seeing you next week!

Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare of your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations reg...

13/04/2026

UPDATE ON LOCAL ANAESTHESIA IN CATS

Recently, a prominent Veterinary Specialist Ophthalmologist Clinic in Melbourne (Victoria) released a newsletter discussing transoral local anaesthesia used in feline dentistry and subsequent ophthalmic complications, predominantly needle stick injuries to the globe that consequently were resulting in uveitis. Many of these cases are unable to be managed medically and were needing affected globes enucleated to treat.
Anecdotally, the ophthalmologists were seeing 1-2 cases every few months, suggesting this is not a rare complication, and something our general practitioners veterinarians needed to be made aware of.
Given the unique anatomy and close proximity of the globes to the mouth in our feline patients (and Brachycephalics!), needle stick ophthalmic injuries are a known and recognised complication of maxillary nerve blocks.
Upon further discussion with the ophthalmologists, the cases that were being treated for uveitis secondary to needle stick injuries were predominantly associated with the caudal maxillary nerve block, and less commonly with the infra-orbital, despite the risk being present for both.

There are currently many veterinary dentists, including the ones from Mobile Pet Dentistry that are currently still performing both of these transoral maxillary nerve blocks. Based on cadaver dissections, Dr Tony Caiafa has shown many veterinarians that the maxillary nerves in cats run more medially, and the previous recommendation of placing the block just caudal to the last molar is likely to be less effective and more likely to result in ophthalmic injury. Coupled with use of an appropriate size needle, depth of insertion and technique can significantly reduce the risk of ophthalmic complications. To our knowledge, MPD has not encountered this type of ophthalmic complications.

Based on this information, Mobile Pet Dentistry strongly encourages veterinarians to seek continuing education, specifically a hands on practical workshop to ensure they have the most up to date knowledge of the nuanced oral anatomy and they have a sound understanding of the anatomical locations where it is appropriate and safe(er) to place these maxillary nerve blocks.
We do not recommend relying solely on theoretical knowledge and self learning for these specific nerve blocks, as the risk of harm increases. In these instances, it will be safer to NOT place a transoral block and to rely on other modalities of analgesia.

Mobile Pet Dentistry would love to hear your thoughts on the matter, do you agree? Disagree? Have you ever encountered such a complication? Send us a message or comment below.

23/11/2025

At Sydney airport now, after running a two day advanced dentistry workshop for Greencross Vets .
Had vets attending from all over Australia. Great bunch of vets, super keen to learn and a special thanks to Jane and Steph from Greencross for facilitating this wonderful event and special mention to Dr Kayo for assisting me as a co educator.

16/08/2025

🚨 🚨 New CPD alert!🚨 🚨
Dental radiology got you feeling grey?
Let’s make it as clear as black and white!
Mobile Pet Dentistry in collaboration with Centre for Veterinary Education brings you a three week online course teaching you the fundamentals of taking diagnostic radiographs, trouble shooting common errors as well as interpretation of dental radiographs.

Run by Dr Kayo Kuroda and assisted by Dr Suruchi Perera, this course is everything you need to feel confident with dental radiology.
Sign up below!

Every case should have a thorough clinical examination and radiographic assessment to formulate targeted and appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.

11/07/2025

Exciting news for Melbourne-based veterinarians!
Dr. Suruchi Perera has rejoined MPD after her maternity leave and will resume assisting with dental cases from mid-August.
To inquire or book, please email us at [email protected].

Dr. Suruchi is thrilled to see everyone again! 🦷 🦷 🦷

04/12/2024

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01/12/2024

Hola!! Mobile Pet Dentistry goes to South America!! 🦷🌎🦷
Dr Anthony Caiafa gave a lecture in Santiago, Chile for a total of 42 participants. We offer workshops and lectures in various sizes, in Australia and Overseas. Please see our website: mobilepetdentistry.com.au.

12/11/2024

CPD Alert - Attention Vets in South America, Dr Anthony Caiafa from Mobile Pet Dentistry will be presenting a 3 hour night seminar later this month, please find more information and registration information below!