Ep 132 - Can Cryotherapy Revolutionize Your Veterinary Dental Practice?

Welcome to the Vet Dental Show. I'm Brett Beckman, a board-certified veterinary dentist. This episode will feature valuable insights from a previously recorded session that's packed with actionable advice for veterinarians and technician teams. Summary In this episode, we delve into various aspects of veterinary dentistry, focusing on cryotherapy, dental burrs, and the practical considerations for performing extractions on cats with stomatitis. Brett Beckman answers common questions from listeners, providing detailed guidance on equipment, procedures, and best practices. Guest, Cast, and Crew Host: Brett Beckman, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist Main Talking Points Cryotherapy: Costs, treatment time, and restraint requirements. Decision-making in extraction cases, particularly for cats with stomatitis. Recommended dental burrs and their uses. Tools and techniques for pharyngeal gags during dental procedures. Dosage guidelines for bupivacaine in cats. Managing FIV or FELV positive patients during dental procedures. Healing considerations for severely inflamed gingival tissue. Interesting Quotes "Most of these cats require that you extract all the teeth." "For each 10 pounds, it's one cc maximum dose of bupivacaine if it's 0.5%." "Some cats look close to normal in 30 days, while others may take two to three months." Timestamps 00:00 - 00:50: Introduction 00:51 - 03:00: Cryotherapy: Costs, Treatment Time, and Restraint 03:01 - 05:30: Extraction Decision Making in Stomatitis Cases 05:31 - 07:20: Recommended Dental Burrs 07:21 - 08:10: Pharyngeal Gags During Dental Procedures 08:11 - 09:00: Bupivacaine Dosage Guidelines 09:01 - 10:00: Managing FIV or FELV Positive Patients 10:01 - 11:30: Healing Considerations for Inflamed Gingival Tissue 11:31 - 12:50: Final Tips and Closing Remarks   For more information about the Veterinary Dental Practitioners Program, visit IVDI.org.   Keywords for SEO [Veterinary dentistry, cryotherapy in veterinary dentistry, dental burrs, stomatitis in cats, veterinary dental procedures, veterinary technician tips, Brett Beckman, veterinary dental equipment, FIV positive cats, gingival tissue healing] Key Points Summary Cryotherapy requires general anesthesia and may involve costs of $600 or more. Most cats with stomatitis require full-mouth extractions, particularly if canines are involved. The recommended dental burrs for various procedures are available on Dr. Brett's Pets website. Pharyngeal gags are generally not recommended due to potential complications. For a 10-pound cat, the maximum bupivacaine dose is one cc of 0.5%. FIV or FELV status does not significantly alter dental procedure outcomes. Healing time varies significantly, with some cats taking up to three months to recover fully.   Thank you for joining us on the Vet Dental Show. We hope you found this episode informative and useful. See you next week!