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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

C
ompiling a textbook requires a considerable amount We would also like to thank Dana Smith LVT and Lori
of time and work. But when the topic is close to Davis, our invaluable employees. They never complained
one’s heart, it is a labor of love that seems more (that we know of) throughout long months of retrieving
like an enjoyable, but demanding, hobby. The authors share records and data, and putting up with our “extracurricular”
their specialty practice, their devotion and immersion in vet- project.
erinary dentistry, and their lives with each other. They bring Thanks also to Elsevier for identifying a need and for
their individual perspectives and experiences together to bringing this textbook to veterinary students and profession-
bring this book to you. als. The company’s ongoing commitment to providing high
We would like to sincerely thank the many people who quality literature for health care professionals and ability to
helped with the process by sharing information from their facilitate the process were essential. Working with Elsevier’s
areas of expertise. Dr. Charles Root, DVM, MS, Diplomate veterinary Acquisitions Editor Dr. Anthony Winkel, Senior
ACVR, provided the CT studies of a normal dog and cat Project Manager Celeste Clingan, and Developmental Editor
skull from which images were used to clarify the three- Maureen Slaten was a pleasure throughout the process.
dimenionsal relationships of the structures that are imaged Finally, we would like to acknowledge the contribution
on dental and oral radiographs. Dr. Robert W. Kramer, of the Pacific Northwest Coast beaches of the Olympic
DVM, Diplomate ACVR, generously shared his insights Peninsula. The setting provided encouragement, atmosphere,
and information in the field of radiology, as did Dr. Donald and key changes of venue to help us stay on task to create
E. Thrall, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVR, who kindly pro- the best possible textbook for the readers.
vided answers to numerous questions regarding accurate
use of terminology. Linda J. DeBowes and Gregg A. DuPont

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