Dentistry on the Wild Side with Loic Legendre

Send us Fan MailDentistry on the Wildside | Wildlife, Zoo & Exotic Animal Dentistry with Dr. Loïc LegendreWhat does it take to perform dentistry on a tiger… a bear… or a rabbit?In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, I sit down with Loïc Legendre, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, AVDC-ZWD, a globally respected boarded veterinary dentist with advanced credentials in Zoo and Wildlife Dentistry.Dr. Legendre practices at West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Ltd., a specialty dental referral center, where he works alongside another boarded dentist and two residents. His areas of interest include orthodontics, maxillofacial reconstruction, companion exotic dentistry, and wildlife dentistry across the globe.In this episode, we discuss:• Wildlife and zoo dentistry — what really happens behind the scenes• The importance of meticulous planning before high-risk procedures• The team approach required for zoo and conservation work• When you must be ready — and when you’re not• Rabbit and rodent dental disease (and common mistakes)• Improvisation in remote and international settings• What veterinary professionals can learn from comparative mammology• The pathway to board certification and wildlife dentistryAnd yes… he answers the question:👉 “What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever found inside the oral cavity of an animal that didn’t belong there?”This episode is both inspiring and practical for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and anyone passionate about advancing veterinary dentistry across species.Because dentistry — whether in a Labrador, a rabbit, or a lion — demands preparation, discipline, and respect for anatomy.🎓 Learn more about continuing education and resources at:www.pawsitivedental.com📲 Connect with me:Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTokhttps://pawsitivedental.com/https://www.facebook.com/Pawsitivedentalhttps://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dentalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental/https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducationhttps://www.facebook.com/Pawsitivedental/@pawsitivedentalwww.pawsitivedental.com