Position statement from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons regarding Anesthesia-Free Dentistry.
Sadly, anesthesia-free dentistry is widespread. I am mostly concerned with it in Ontario (NIMBY), but I have friends and colleagues in the UK who are also fighting the good fight to try to get this shut down. Below is a link to a position statement from the RCVS, the body that regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in the UK.
Here is a position statement on Anesthesia-Free Dentistry posted on the Federation of European Companion
Dr. Jim Humphries posted a 3.5 minute video, aimed at pet owners just briefly warning
The American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) has compiled a number of resources for pet owners