Episode 159 - Veterinary Dentistry: When to Extract, Restore, or Refer?

🔗 Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners!  Get a huge discount on Dr. Brett Beckman's Composite Restoration and Bonding Course! Visit https://ivdi.org/restore and use promo code podcast at checkout! Apply to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program for specialized training today! https://ivdi.org/inv Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: https://ivdi.org/thevetdentalshowYT ------------------------------------------ Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Dr. Brett Beckman, a board-certified veterinary dentist, shares expert insights into diagnosing and treating common dental fractures in veterinary practice. Using real-world case examples, he discusses when to extract, when to refer, and how to educate clients about their pet's dental care. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to diagnose and assess common dental fractures ✅ The decision-making process: extraction vs. root canal treatment ✅ Understanding tooth resorption and its impact on treatment options ✅ Techniques for odontoplasty, bonding, and composite restorations ✅ Managing complex extractions, including ankylosis and periodontal disease Key Takeaways: Slab fractures with pulp exposure require treatment—either root canal or extraction Tooth resorption may indicate endodontic disease, requiring extraction Restoration techniques must consider chewing trauma and long-term success Complex extractions should be referred when necessary to ensure the best outcome Client education is essential to help pet owners make informed decisions Links & Resources for Veterinary Professionals: Apply to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program – https://ivdi.org/inv Get a huge discount on Dr. Brett Beckman's Composite Restoration and Bonding Course! Visit https://ivdi.org/restore and use promo code podcast at checkout! 📩 Have questions or comments? Drop them below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more expert veterinary dentistry content!