Dr. Claudia Moores

About Dr. Moores

Dr. Claudia Moores graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2004 and has been based in Hong Kong since 2007. Since 2014, she has dedicated her career exclusively to small animal dentistry and oral surgery.

In 2020, Dr. Moores established the dental surgery department at CityU Veterinary Medical Centre. She left in 2023 to undertake a rigorous North American residency in the United States and has since returned to Hong Kong, where she provides dental consultancy services to veterinary clinics across the city.

Claudia believes every pet deserves a comfortable, pain-free mouth. She is passionate about improving dental care for small animals, helping patients live healthier and happier lives.

She also enjoys teaching and has contributed to dental-care training for the next generation of veterinary nurses at CityU SCOPE. Whether your practice is seeking in-house dental training, practical guidance on dental equipment, or simply advice on a case, Dr. Moores is pleased to support Hong Kong's veterinary community.

12+

Years Dentistry Experience

Practice Limited to Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery

“Every animal deserves a pain-free mouth.”

Services

Comprehensive dental care for your patients — from routine cleanings to advanced surgical procedures.

Anaesthesia: All procedures can include a tailored anaesthesia protocol designed by board-certified anaesthesiologist Dr. Gianluca Bini, DVM MRCVS DACVAA, available for an extra charge. An in-house anaesthesiologist — Dr. Jasen Chan from VASHK — is also available by request.

Advanced Dental & Oral Surgery

Residency-trained procedures delivered at your clinic or by referral.

Endodontics: Root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy to save fractured or non-vital teeth as a functional alternative to extraction.
Periodontics: Surgical management of advanced periodontal disease, including guided tissue regeneration and osseous surgery.
Oral Surgery: Management of oral trauma, palatal repair, and jaw fracture management.
Prosthodontics: Crown placement to restore and protect damaged or fractured teeth.
Orthodontics — Malocclusion Management: Assessment and correction of abnormal bite relationships causing pain or soft-tissue trauma.
In-Clinic Dental Training: Hands-on coaching for your veterinary team covering dental radiography, instrument use, and procedural technique.

General Dental Services

Comprehensive everyday dental care for your patients — performed on-site at your clinic.

Oral Health Wellness Assessments: A thorough oral examination to identify dental disease at every stage, from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis.
Professional Dental Cleaning and Polishing: Ultrasonic scaling to remove plaque and calculus above and below the gumline, followed by polishing.
Dental Radiology: Full-mouth intraoral radiographs to visualise tooth roots, bone levels, and pathology invisible to the naked eye — included with every procedure.
Restorations: Conservative repair of fractured or worn teeth using dental composite, preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Extractions: Safe, surgical extraction of diseased, painful teeth, including pre- and post-extraction radiographs with every extraction.
Home-Care Guidance: Practical advice on tooth brushing technique, dental diets, and appropriate chews to help owners maintain their pet's oral health between visits.

About Dr. Moores

Services

Advanced Dental & Oral Surgery

General Dental Services

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