Pulp (non) Fiction

The one where Annabel interviews Drs Arianna Fortunato and Crina Dragu. They talk about the challenges of finding balance between the rigours of combining speciality training and family life.

The one about conferences.Alix, Annabel and Andy have a catch up following the British Veterinary Dental Association's Annual Scientific Meeting, look forward to the European Veterinary Dental Forum and "chew the fat" about all vet dentistry things on their minds!

The one about broken teeth. Alix and Annabel chat all things uncomplicated (crown fractures)...

The one where we talk about tools...Annabel and Andrew consider their favourite instruments for dentistry. It's not to say they are fussy (although their techs may disagree) but they've spent a disconcertingly long time considering the tools of their trade. They even have an opiniion on non-sterile gloves!

The one where we return after our extended summer break! We're talking about all things feline oral inflammatory, considering definitions and opinions, research, peer review and the importance of keeping an open mind whilst critically appraising new developments.

The one with Morten. In this episode, we’re joined by Morten Hinge, a veterinary dentist and Instagram educator whose engaging content has made veterinary dentistry accessible to over 60,000 people. We dive into the challenges and rewards of teaching veterinary dentistry, both in the classroom and online. Morten shares insights on how social media has transformed the way vets learn and teach, the importance of visual communication in education, and why clarity and consistency matter just as much as clinical skill. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned practitioner, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of dental education.

The one with the gunshot wounds.In this clinically focused episode Alix and Annabel unpack common and complex presentations—from acute oral trauma and fractured canines to maxillofacial trauma including two extraordinary cases: canine and feline patients who sustained gunshot wounds to the oral and maxillofacial region. Designed for veterinarians, nurses, and specialists with an interest in dentistry, surgery, or emergency medicine, this episode is packed with practical pearls, cautionary tales, and real-world case management tips to enhance your clinical confidence and outcomes in the face of dental emergencies.

The one about oncology. In this episode we hear from Alix what we can learn from attending human conferences (and we wish her a happy belated birthday!). Annabel discusses hypercellular peripheral odontogenic fibroma and the episode ends on a cliffhanger!!

The one about certificates... In this epsiode Alix, Annabel and Andy chat with Laura Tuomi and Dave Deane, two advanced practitioners, about post grad training, how they fell into the murky waters of dentistry and why they didn't get straight out! Dave is a volunteer on an RNLI Lifeboat, so he should have known better.As usual, it's an irreverent chat about some serious subjects, not least patient welfare and lip entrapment.

Alix, Annabel and Andy ponder the joys of brachycephalic dentistry. Trauma bonding brings us closer together, right?!

The team are all at the European Veterinary Dental Forum. This first pod features Alix and Annabel with two special guests.

We're all back in the studio talking about no-ones favourite topic, complications. As James Herriot said, "It shouldn't happen to a vet".There are tales of woe and it's clear that everyone gets those cases that can be somewhat... challenging! Hopefully there's some tips to help when things do go astray and maybe how to avoid in the first place.Alix, also, callously calls out Andy for being old (shocking).

In this episode Annabel interviews friend of the Pod, James Haseler. James is based at Willow's Referral centre and is a Diplomate of the EVDC. During his residency he was lovingly known as "Cyst Boy" although now a specialist perhaps that should be Dr Cyst...?! James and Annabel discuss management of odontogenic cysts by means of marsupialisation, amongst other topics.

Annabel and Alix review malocclusions (and the words of wisdom of supervisors). This topic is particularly pertinent to Alix, as her own dog has just been diagnosed with a class 2 maloccluion.

This episode is really about introductions, who we are, how we fell from ignorance and hopefully sets the tone for the coming episodes. There's also banter about the recent Scientific Meeting of the British Veterinary Dental Association.