Episode 195 - Veterinary Dental X-Ray Tips: Mastering Positioning & Extraction Protocols

Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — discover how you can join Dr. Beckman's elite training community! 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 In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, and Annie Mills, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), answer common questions from veterinarians and technicians about dental radiography techniques, extraction protocols, and managing tooth resorption in dogs and cats. Learn practical tips to improve your diagnostic accuracy and surgical efficiency in veterinary dentistry. What You'll Learn: ✅ Master ventral/dorsal radiography positioning for easier troubleshooting. ✅ Discover when NOT to clean teeth before radiographs or extractions. ✅ Understand the nuances of imaging PM4 in large vs. small dogs. ✅ Simplify staging dental procedures in general practice.  ✅ Apply best practices for managing tooth resorption in cats.  ✅ Recognize when full-mouth extractions are necessary for stomatitis cases. Key Takeaways:  ✅ Ventral/dorsal positioning simplifies dental radiography, especially for beginners.  ✅ Avoid wasting time cleaning teeth that will be extracted.  ✅ Staging complex dental cases can reduce stress and improve outcomes in general practice.  ✅ Complete tooth extraction is crucial in stomatitis cases to prevent ongoing inflammation.  ✅ Advanced training is essential before attempting complex procedures like full-mouth extractions in cats. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transform your dental practice today — request your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program: https://ivdi.org/inv Explore Dr. Beckman's complete library of veterinary dentistry courses and CE resources! https://veterinarydentistry.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Leave a comment below with your thoughts, experiences, or cases related to veterinary dentistry! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Veterinary Dentistry, IVDI, Brett Beckman, Dog Dental Care, Cat Dental Care, VetTech Tips, Animal Health, Veterinary Education, Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program, Vet Dental Show, Dental Radiographs, Tooth Extraction, Tooth Resorption, Feline Stomatitis, Surgical Extraction