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CLINICAL INFORMATION

One of the biggest challenges for animal dental care is keeping the gingival sulcus clean. Dental problems are often caused by plaque at the gingival sulcus and lead to irreversible periodontal disease. Therefore, veterinary dental cleaning is essential for dogs and cats. However, plaque starts to reattach to the teeth within hours after a dental cleaning if no take-home dental care is administered afterwards.

Unfortunately, client/owner compliance with instructions for daily brushing is approximately 1% This is where SANOS® veterinary dental barrier sealant can help. SANOS® is designed to extend the life of a dental cleaning when applied immediately following a professional dental cleaning. SANOS® can best be described as a self-hardening liquid bandage device that helps and aids in gingival and oral health.

Importantly, no take-home follow-up application is required by the client and one application lasts up to 6 months. The SANOS® application is put in the hands of the professional to make sure the patient receives the application correctly and in a timely fashion.

When applied as directed, SANOS® can sometimes be mistaken for plaque along the gingival margin. Eating/chewing habits can change SANOS® appearance along the gingival margin over time. The thick appearance of applied SANOS® will become a thinner film over time as the non-toxic solvents wash out of the polymer.

SANOS® is for use after every professional dental cleaning to help protect the “difficult to reach areas” such as the caudal teeth. SANOS® is for prevention of plaque and tartar in the gingival sulcus, not the visible cosmetic area of the crown. SANOS® will remain under the gingival margin and continue to work for extended periods of time.

CANINE & FELINE STUDIES

NOTE: Be sure to apply a thick film to any observed trouble spots such as the carnassial upper 4th premolar 208 and upper 3rd premolar 207. Compare gingival margin at the upper 3rd/4th premolar 207 in photos:

KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR A DENTAL CARE PROGRAM

• Start preventive care young.
• Dental wellness must be emphasized in every office visit.
• Increase interval of wellness visits with severity of periodontal disease.
• Discuss full anesthetic dentistry with puppy/kitten owners to promote prevention and have a professional dental cleaning performed when recommended by your veterinarian.
• Entire staff must be on the same page.
• Set goals in your practice to promote dental care.

WHY SANOS®?

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• For use after every dental to help protect the “difficult to reach” areas such as the caudal teeth.
• No take-home reapplication kit needed.
• Non-waxy, easy-to-apply and requires no expensive applicator. Optimal for subgingival application.
• Made from specially designed non-toxic polymers developed specifically for veterinary dentistry.
• Can be applied to slightly wet surfaces, although dry surfaces are optimal.
• Dries in seconds and is designed to remain in place for months at a time.
• Clinically proven to be effective on cats as well as dogs for up to 6 months.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• 1x dental workstation
• 4x applicator brushes
• 1x 1/16 oz. product vial and cap

Warning: Not for human use.

For animal use only – dogs and cats. Topical use only.

Store at room temperature. Keep away from heat and sunlight.

Visit our SANOS product page HERE

Animal Centre for Emergency and Specialists (ACES) is a new, purpose built specialist and emergency centre in Perth’s Northern Suburbs. Opening 2026!

At ACES, we exist to practice veterinary medicine with excellence, compassion, and purpose. We believe great care comes from people who are fully invested in their work—who see animals as individuals, clients as partners, and veterinary medicine as a craft worth doing well. We’re here because we love this work, and that love shows in the care we give every day. Our purpose is to provide exceptional, collaborative, evidence-based specialist and emergency care, delivered with compassion and integrity.

What we offer:

• Gold-Standard Facilities & Equipment
• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
• Advanced in-house diagnostics and specialist imaging (64 slice CT/1.5T MRI, ultrasound (GE), digital radiography (siemens)
• Mechanical ventilation and transfusion medicine
• All aspects of internal medicine
• Advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery
• Echocardiography and interventional cardiology
• Specialist anaesthesia, analgesia, and monitoring
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and professional growth
• Realistic expectations and shared responsibility to reduce burnout
• Leadership that values wellbeing, communication, and professional judgement

At ACES, we exist to practise veterinary medicine with excellence, compassion, and
purpose. We are proudly independent. We live in the community we serve, and every decision we make is grounded in what is best for our patients, their families, and our team.

Our purpose is simple and unwavering:

To provide exceptional, collaborative, evidence-based emergency and specialist care,
delivered with compassion, integrity, and expertise.

OPENING AUGUST 2026

Units 1&2, 228 Balcatta Road,
BALCATTA 6021