Dental disease can be the cause of many problems from halitosis (bad breath) to causing disease of your pets heart, liver and lungs. More than 85 percent of dogs and cats over 2 years of age are afflicted with periodontal disease. Yearly assessments catch problems in the mouth like oral cancer, tooth resorption disease, and fractured teeth to name a few.
Routine checkups and dental cleanings provided by your pet’s primary veterinarian can help prevent mouth-related health issues. Depending on the type of disease and its progression your local veterinarian may recommend you seek a board certified dentist.
Oral and Facial Surgery
Periodontics
Endodontics
Restoration
Orthodontics
DVM, ACVIM (SAIM)
Internal Medicine
Dr. Adam Hunt is an internal medicine specialist at New River Veterinary Specialists. He is a 2018 graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hunt completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Kansas State University and his small animal internal medicine residency at University of Tennessee. He received the House Officer of the Year award at Kansas State University due to his passion for teaching.
Dr. Hunt’s special areas of interest are gastroenterology, endocrinology, autoimmune diseases and infectious diseases. His area of research is in feline gastrointestinal disease and its relation to anemia and the diagnosis of commonly acquired adrenal diseases. Dr. Hunt enjoys performing all procedures in the specialty of internal medicine but particularly enjoys upper and lower GI endoscopy. He enjoys the long-term management of multifaceted cases and building relationships and bettering the health of his patients. Dr. Hunt views each case as an opportunity to educate and involve his clients in the decision making process with their beloved companions.
In his free time, Dr. Hunt enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. He enjoys hiking, swimming, spending time at the beach and playing soccer. He shares a home with his wife, two dogs, and a cat.
DVM, DAVDC
Denistry
DVM, DACVD
Dermatology
Dr. Kimberly Smart graduated with honors from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She further honed her skills through a small animal medicine and surgery internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, followed by a dermatology specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Smart completed her dermatology residency at Iowa State University, during which she was also elected as chief resident by her peers. Following completion of her dermatology residency, she became a Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist through the American College of Veterinary Dermatology®.
Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Smart finds great fulfillment in building long-lasting relationships with clients and their pets, striving to improve their quality of life. She utilizes her expertise to diagnose and treat dermatological conditions, getting pets back to looking, feeling, and smelling better too! Dr. Smart treats all aspects of dermatology but has a special interest in infectious diseases, ear diseases, and feline allergies.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Smart enjoys spending time with her own pets and is an avid fan of live music, traveling, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!
