Osteoarthritis has a high prevalence in dogs undergoing routine dental prophylaxis.

Veterinarians should consider routine radiographic screening for osteoarthritis during dental prophylaxis in medium to large dogs.

The study found that 60% of medium to large dogs undergoing dental prophylaxis had radiographic signs of osteoarthritis, often without clinical symptoms. This indicates a need for veterinarians to screen for OA during sedation for dental procedures, as many owners may be unaware of their dog's condition.

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