Zoo Animal Dental Care and Health

The video explores the unique field of zoo dentistry, focusing on Dr. Sarah De Sans and her father, Dr. Paul Brown, who provide dental care to zoo animals in San Francisco. They face challenges such as dangerous patients and the need for anesthesia. The video highlights specific cases, including Artie the sea lion's checkup, an elephant's dental examination, and Sandy the jaguar's complex surgery. The dentists emphasize the importance of maintaining dental health for animals in captivity, ensuring they live healthy and happy lives.

Who is Dr. Sarah De Sans?

• A zookeeper

• A zoo dentist

• A veterinarian

• A marine biologist

What is the relationship between Dr. Sarah De Sans and Dr. Paul Brown?

• They are siblings

• They are colleagues

• They are father and daughter

• They are married

Why is dental care important for zoo animals?

• All of the above

• To help them defend themselves

• To help them catch fish

• To help them build homes

What natural activity do zoo animals miss that helps clean their teeth in the wild?

• Chewing on bones and carcasses

• Swimming in rivers

• Climbing trees

• Running long distances

How old is Artie, the sea lion?

• 30 years old

• 40 years old

• 20 years old

• 10 years old

What is unique about an elephant's teeth?

• They have side-to-side movement

• They can only move back and forth

• They grow continuously

• They are very small

How many sets of teeth do elephants use in their lifetime?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Four

What is the main risk when anesthetizing an older animal like Sandy?

• The animal might develop an infection

• The animal might wake up too soon

• The animal might not wake up

• The animal might become aggressive

How many root canals did Sandy need?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three

What was the outcome of Sandy's surgery?

• She lost some teeth

• She had successful root canals and a filling

• She needed more surgeries

• She did not survive