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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Here is one article Dry Pet Food and Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats | The SkeptVet

In a somewhat round-about way, SkeptVet article (2011) seems to be saying many of the same things postulated by PetMD 2014 article.

SkeptVet reports about the older, 1996 study, but then discusses a 2011 study (p. British Journal of Nutrition)

Of that 2011 study, SkeptVet writes (emphasis added), "This survey of thousands of dogs and cats seen by veterinarians in Poland identified brushing and the use of dental treats as significant factors reducing the risk of oral disease. No surprise there. However, the results also showed that homemade diets were associated with an increased risk of oral disease and that exclusive feeding of dry diets reduced the risk of oral disease."