COHAT — a comprehensive oral examination protocol
A full protocol under anaesthesia: hygiene, periodontal assessment, full-mouth radiography, tooth-by-tooth evaluation, indicated treatment and a PDF report.
Who this procedure is for
- ✓Dogs and cats with bad breath, tartar or bleeding gums
- ✓Before any planned dental treatment
- ✓For preventive check-ups every 6–12 months
Symptoms that may indicate this procedure
How diagnosis works
- ✓Oral examination under anaesthesia
- ✓Periodontal assessment and enamel lesion evaluation after professional hygiene
- ✓Full-mouth dental radiography
- ✓Comprehensive tooth-by-tooth assessment before the final treatment plan
How the procedure works
- ✓1. Oral examination under anaesthesia
- ✓2. Removal of supragingival and subgingival deposits with a scaler
- ✓3. Fine cleaning with Air Flow
- ✓4. Periodontal examination and assessment of enamel lesions
- ✓5. Full-mouth dental radiography
- ✓6. Comprehensive assessment of every tooth
- ✓7. Local dental blocks and treatment when indicated
- ✓8. Enamel polishing
- ✓9. Dental chart, photos, X-rays, PDF report and home-care advice
Why anaesthesia is needed
Every stage is carried out under general anaesthesia with monitoring. Local dental blocks are used in addition, before painful treatment procedures.
More on this: anaesthesia in veterinary dentistry.
Technology and equipment
Possible results
- ✓A complete picture of oral health
- ✓Removal of plaque and tartar
- ✓A treatment plan for any issues found
What the owner receives after treatment
- ✓An electronic dental chart
- ✓Photos and X-ray images
- ✓Home-care advice
What affects the fee
COHAT up to 20 kg — UAH 7,500; over 20 kg — UAH 9,700. Inhalational anaesthesia is administered by a veterinary anaesthetist — UAH 4,500–5,500 (billed separately from COHAT). Any further procedures are agreed after diagnostics.
Related clinical case
Retained teeth in a 5-year-old Chihuahua
Chihuahua · 5 years
View the retained teeth case →Frequently asked questions
No. Without dental X-rays, some pathology stays hidden, so the treatment plan may be incomplete. In this protocol, radiography follows professional hygiene and periodontal assessment.
КОХАТ is the Ukrainian spelling of the acronym COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment). It is the same dental protocol.
Yes. Every stage of the protocol is performed under general anaesthesia with monitoring. Local dental blocks are used in addition before painful treatment procedures — they do not replace general anaesthesia.
Related services
Dental Radiography
Full-mouth X-rays reveal roots, bone and changes hidden beneath the gumline.
How dental radiography works →Periodontology & Regenerative Therapy
Professional hygiene, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease — from gingivitis to regenerative therapy where indicated.
More about periodontology →Anaesthesia in Veterinary Dentistry
Inhalational anaesthesia with monitoring — the standard for safe dental treatment in animals.
Anaesthesia safety →