Lavy, E. 244 INTRODUCTION Dental disorders as gingivitis, periodontal diseases and calculus formation are prevalent among dogs regardless of their breed, as they are common in human. Gingivitis and periodontitis are prevalent in 82% of dogs aged 6 to 8 years of age and in 96% of dogs aged 12 to 14 years (1, 2). The incidence of dental disorders increases with age (3). Similarly, in humans, the ...