Cisco was a much-loved little dog whose smile hid a painful truth. Severe periodontal disease had left his mouth fragile and sore, and he urgently needed advanced dental care. His owners knew he required specialist attention, so they were referred to Dr Aaron and Dr Bec at Advanced Animal Dentistry, both leaders in their field.
But with dental disease this advanced, surgery would not be straightforward. The procedure would require long anaesthesia, delicate airway management, and careful monitoring. That’s where I joined the team to provide specialist dog dental anaesthesia in Brisbane.
Dental disease can sometimes be dismissed as “routine,” but in truth, cases like Cisco’s are anything but. Severe periodontal disease places immense pressure on a dog’s health. Infection, pain, and the risks of anaesthesia collide, making every step count.
Cisco’s case was special not only because of the technical challenge but also because of the collaboration it called for. The dentistry team needed a calm, steady surgical field to do their work; I needed to ensure that Cisco remained safe, stable, and comfortable. The only way through was trust, teamwork, and precision.
I designed Cisco’s dental anaesthesia for dog procedures to meet his specific needs. That meant:
Close collaboration: working side by side with Dr Aaron and Dr Bec, adjusting anaesthesia minute by minute so their surgical work could progress safely.
The atmosphere in the theatre was one of quiet focus. Dentistry and anaesthesia moved in sync with every signal read, every adjustment made in response.
Cisco’s surgery went as smoothly as we could have hoped. The dental work was intricate, but the anaesthetic remained steady, his vital signs reassuring at every stage.
When he woke, it was gentle. There was no panic, no struggle, just a calm return to consciousness after a long sleep. The relief in his owner’s eyes was unmistakable. After watching him suffer in silence with dental pain, they now saw a brighter, more comfortable future for their little dog.
There was also pride: pride in the collaboration, the Advanced Animal Dentistry team’s trust in me, and the pride in proving once again that specialist anaesthesia is not an “extra” but a foundation for safety and care.
At Advanced Animal Dentistry, collaboration is the heartbeat of difficult cases like Cisco’s. Working with Dr. Aaron and Dr. Bec is always a privilege because our shared goal is clear: to give every patient the very best chance at safety, healing, and comfort.
“Working with Kieren brings a sense of calm and confidence to even the most complex cases. With her managing anaesthesia, we can focus entirely on dentistry, knowing every detail of patient safety is being handled with care and precision.”
Dr Aaron & Dr Bec, Advanced Animal Dentistry
Mobile expertise that elevates surgical outcomes through precision monitoring, targeted pain relief, and exclusive one-to-one attention.
Expert anaesthetic services for complex surgical procedures and medically compromised vulnerable patients.
Tailored strategies to prevent, control, and eliminate discomfort throughout recovery.
Compassionate comfort-focused care ensuring dignity and peace for end-of-life patients.
Remote consultations for anaesthetic planning, risk assessment, and owner guidance.
When complex cases demand specialist expertise, collaboration matters. Our anaesthetic partnership enhances patient outcomes while supporting your practice goals, providing seamless integration and clinical excellence for challenging procedures.
Focused on complex, high-risk cases, and there until your patient is stable.
We bring advanced equipment, specialist protocols, and tailored anaesthetic plans.
One specialist focused on your patient from pre-op assessment to recovery.
Advanced monitoring techniques and specialist equipment to protect the most vulnerable patients.
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Professional partnerships with leading practices throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.
Dental procedures often run long and can cause pain if not well managed. Specialist anaesthesia ensures dogs are comfortable throughout and recover smoothly afterwards.
Yes, when managed by a veterinary anaesthetist. We use advanced monitoring and pain control to keep dental anaesthesia for dogs as safe and stress free as possible.
Even with advanced disease, anaesthesia can be managed safely. The key is tailoring the plan to the dog’s age, health, and condition.
We regularly collaborate with veterinary dentists to provide safe anaesthesia for complex oral surgeries. This teamwork gives owners confidence that every detail is managed by experts.
With careful drug choices and monitoring, most dogs wake smoothly and feel more comfortable once painful dental disease is treated.
“I cannot recommend Dr Kieren Maddern highly enough. She has cared for both of my tiny, health-compromised Pomeranians, who are high risk when it comes to anaesthesia. As a very anxious owner, the thought of putting them under is always stressful, but knowing Dr Kieren is in control makes all the difference.”
“Working with Kieren brings a sense of calm and confidence to even the most complex cases. With her managing anaesthesia, we can focus entirely on dentistry, knowing every detail of patient safety is being handled with care and precision.”
“Kieren shares our passion for cats. Her specialist training and knowledge allowed us to safely pursue treatments that required anaesthesia in a manner that ensured the utmost safety for Mr Gibbs. Her level of planning, communication, and care was extraordinary.“
