Fig. 1. Completed chart from the author’s practice.
tant feature of the chart). For example, a finding of hooks of the maxillary second premolars would be abbreviated by the author “106/206 HK.” Other examples of diagnostic abbreviations include the fol- lowing:
If the diagnostic codes are not adequately descrip-
tive or intuitive for the knowledge level of the prac- titioner, an excellent pictorial aide in assigning diagnostic names and codes to various dental con- formations can be found in Klugh’s Principles of Equine Dentistry7. Consistency of diagnostic ab- breviations is important so that another veterinar- ian can read the chart and understand the diagnosis and treatment plan. Dental conditions that affect the cheek teeth such as hooks (HK), ramps (RMP),
