Hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) , Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry brings real-world insight to the challenges faced by today’s veterinary dental teams. Each episode features in-depth conversations with Diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College and Veterinary Technician Specialists in Dentistry , exploring common clinical conditions, dental pathologies, surgical techniques, anesthesia considerations, and patient-care safety. Using a case-report approach , Benita guides focused discussions that help practitioners connect evidence-based knowledge to everyday clinical practice—so teams can deliver safer, smarter, and more effective dental care.
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Episode #13
Complex Cases: Cleft Palate Surgery with Dr. Kendall Taney, DAVDC, Fellow OMFS
Jul 10, 20261 hourS1
Send us Fan Mail Cleft palate surgery in puppies and kittens is one of the most complex procedures in veterinary dentistry — and success depends on far more than the surgery itself. In this episode, Dr. Kendall Taney, DAVDC, Fellow OMFS, walks through real case examples covering the full journey of cleft palate repair in young patients. We cover how to prepare young, fragile patients — getting them healthy and large enough to safely undergo surgery — and how imaging, including cone beam CT and dental radiology, guides surgical planning. Dr. Taney also breaks down the surgical approach itself, along with post-operative care: pain management protocols and the anesthetized follow-up exam that confirms a successful repair. Whether you're a general practice veterinarian, vet tech, or dental team member, this episode gives you practical, real-world guidance on managing complex cleft palate cases in both puppies and kittens — from first exam to full recovery. Topics covered: early detection • patient preparation • anesthesia risk management • cone beam CT imaging • dental radiology • surgical timing • cleft palate repair technique • pain management • anesthetized follow-up exam Show Resources: https://www.kittencarelab.org/eepie-mouses-story https://www.kittencarelab.org/recipe-for-eepie-bites https://www.facebook.com/groups/651982131915440/about/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/568900853174932/about/ https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/253/11/javma.253.11.1445.xml https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/78/8/ajvr.78.8.926.xml https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12129.x Where to find Dr. Kendall Taney: Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery 9057 Gaither Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (301) 990-9460 www.centerforveterinarydentistry.com Connect with us: Website: https://pawsitivedental.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental Facebook: @pawsitivedental TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental Join our email list: https://pawsitivedental.com/contact/ #VeterinaryDentistry #CleftPalate #VetSurgery #OMFS #DAVDC #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #SmallAnimalSurgery #ConeBeamCT #DentalRadiology #PainManagement #PuppyHealth #KittenHealth #AnimalSurgery https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental
Dr. Robert Bruce Wiggs: Veterinary Dentistry Pioneer Who Invented the Wiggs Winged Elevator
Jun 23, 202654 minS1
Send us Fan Mail In this special tribute episode, Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC, shares the remarkable legacy of her mentor and co-author, Dr. Robert Bruce Wiggs — one of the founding figures of veterinary dentistry in North America. Dr. Lobprise recounts how she became Dr. Wiggs' dental resident, the cases they worked together, and their landmark collaboration on the 1997 textbook Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice — one of the first comprehensive references in the field. You'll hear the story behind the Wiggs Winged Elevator , a specialized dental extraction instrument invented by Dr. Wiggs that is now widely used in veterinary practices around the world. From its design to its clinical application, this instrument stands as a lasting tribute to his ingenuity. This episode is essential listening for any veterinary professional who wants to understand where veterinary dentistry came from — and the people who built it. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC 📚 Topics covered: History of veterinary dentistry, Wiggs Winged Elevator, veterinary dental extractions, mentorship in veterinary medicine, landmark veterinary textbooks https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://www.facebook.com/Pawsitivedental/ @pawsitivedental www.pawsitivedental.com
Oral Masses in Dogs, What Every Vet Needs to Know with Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt
Jun 1, 202651 minS1
<p><b>Oral masses in dogs are common. Ignoring them is not an option.</b></p><p>Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt — Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist, Fellow of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and professor at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — joins us for a comprehensive, clinically practical conversation on canine oral cancer.</p><p>We cover the full picture: biopsy, imaging, staging, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, prognosis, palliative care, and when referral is the right call. Dr. Goldschmidt also addresses why even a mass that looks alarming may have treatment options — and why the ones that look benign should never be dismissed.</p><p>This e...
Young Dogs & Tooth Fractures: Modern Treatment Options with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta
May 19, 202658 minS1
<p>What should you do when a young dog fractures a tooth that is still developing? Is extraction always the best option—or can these teeth actually be saved?</p><p>In this episode of the <b>Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast</b>, host <b>Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry)</b> sits down with <b>Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta</b> to discuss one of the most important and misunderstood topics in veterinary dentistry: the management of immature permanent teeth with crown fractures in dogs.</p><p>Dr. Manfra Marretta is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a Charter Di...
Full Mouth Extractions for FCGS: Is It the Only Option? with Dr. Maria Soltero Rivera
May 10, 20261h 10mS1
<p>Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is one of the most painful and frustrating oral diseases encountered in feline patients. Cats with FCGS often suffer from severe oral inflammation, difficulty eating, weight loss, and chronic pain — leaving veterinary teams and cat caregivers searching for answers.</p><p>For many patients, full-mouth or near full-mouth extractions remain the gold standard treatment. But is surgery always the answer? And why do some cats continue to struggle even after extractions?</p><p>In this episode of the <b>Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast</b>, host <b>Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry)</b> is joined by <b>...
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