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Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry “The podcast for veterinary dental teams—hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry).”

by Benita Altier

Hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry brings real-world insight to the challenges faced by today’s veterinary dental teams. Each episode features in-depth conversations with Diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College and Veterinary Technician Specialists in Dentistry, exploring common clinical conditions, dental pathologies, surgical techniques, anesthesia considerations, and patient-care safety. Using a case-report approach, Benita guides focused discussions that help practitioners connect evidence-based knowledge to everyday clinical practice—so teams can deliver safer, smarter, and more effective dental care.

Latest episodes

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"Aseptic Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Your Team" with Dr. Ana Nemec DVM, PhD. DAVDC, DEVDC

Send us Fan Mail Your dental unit's water line might be the dirtiest thing in your operatory — and most practices have no idea. In this episode of Pawsitive Veterin

Sep 10
1 h 00 min

"The Block Stops Here" Regional Dental Anesthesia and Leading Your Team

Send us Fan Mail Regional nerve blocks are one of the most effective pain control tools in veterinary dentistry — but the technique is only half the story. Dr. Chris Sny

Aug 9
1 h 11 min

Complex Cases: Cleft Palate Surgery with Dr. Kendall Taney, DAVDC, Fellow OMFS

Send us Fan Mail Cleft palate surgery in puppies and kittens is one of the most complex procedures in veterinary dentistry — and success depends on far more than the sur

Jul 10
59 min

Dr. Robert Bruce Wiggs: Veterinary Dentistry Pioneer Who Invented the Wiggs Winged Elevator

Send us Fan Mail In this special tribute episode, Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC, shares the remarkable legacy of her mentor and co-author, Dr. Robert Bruce Wiggs — one of th

Jun 23
53 min

Oral Masses in Dogs, What Every Vet Needs to Know with Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt

Send us Fan Mail Oral masses in dogs are common. Ignoring them is not an option. Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt — Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist, Fellow of Oral & Maxill

Jun 1
50 min

Young Dogs & Tooth Fractures: Modern Treatment Options with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta

Send us Fan Mail What should you do when a young dog fractures a tooth that is still developing? Is extraction always the best option—or can these teeth actually be save

May 19
58 min

Full Mouth Extractions for FCGS: Is It the Only Option? with Dr. Maria Soltero Rivera

Send us Fan Mail Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is one of the most painful and frustrating oral diseases encountered in feline patients. Cats with FCGS often su

May 10
1 h 09 min

How Veterinary Dentistry Became a Specialty (Part 1) | A 50-Year Journey with Dr. Eisner

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the history of veterinary dentistry and how the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the Academy of Veterinary Dental Tec

Apr 18
45 min

"Veterinary Dentistry is a Team Sport" with Kris Bannon FAVD, DAVDC

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Benita Altier explores how successful veterinary dental care requires coordinated teamwork across the entire practice with Dr. Kri

Apr 1
1 h 11 min

 On the Front Lines of Periodontal care, Why Veterinary Technicians Have a Critical Role.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) sits down with Heidi Olivier, CVT, VTS (Dentistr

Mar 16
54 min

"Tooth Fractures in Dogs and Cats and the Veterinary Technicians Role in Endodontics" with Amy Edwards RVT VTS Dentistry

Send us Fan Mail Tooth fractures are among the most common findings in veterinary dentistry — and among the most painful conditions our patients experience. In this epi

Mar 4
1 h 10 min

Dentistry on the Wild Side with Loic Legendre

Send us Fan Mail Dentistry on the Wildside | Wildlife, Zoo & Exotic Animal Dentistry with Dr. Loïc Legendre What does it take to perform dentistry on a tiger… a bear… o

Feb 21
56 min

Dental Care for Aging Pets, Clinical Decisons that Matter with Dr. Heidi Lobprise DAVDC

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lobprise is a 1983 Texas A & M graduate. She became board-certified in dentistry in 1993 after 20 years of practice. After 10 years in industry and

Feb 1
56 min

"Reading Between the Roots" Common Interpretation Errors in Veterinary Dental Radiography

Send us Fan Mail Dental radiographs only improve patient care if we understand what we’re truly seeing. In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, B

Jan 15
56 min

"The Perfect Partnership" The General Practice-Dental Specialty Referral Relationship

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier sits down with Dr. Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, to explore the vital relat

Dec 29 2025
41 min

Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Introduction

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast | Episode 0 Join host Benita Altier, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Speci

Dec 4 2025
3 min

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