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

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552388/fan_mail/new] 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 surgery itself. In this episode, Dr. Kendall Taney, DAVDC, Fellow OMFS, walks through real case examples covering the full journey of cleft palate repair in young patients. We cover how to prepare young, fragile patients — getting them healthy and large enough to safely undergo surgery — and how imaging, including cone beam CT and dental radiology, guides surgical planning. Dr. Taney also breaks down the surgical approach itself, along with post-operative care: pain management protocols and the anesthetized follow-up exam that confirms a successful repair. Whether you're a general practice veterinarian, vet tech, or dental team member, this episode gives you practical, real-world guidance on managing complex cleft palate cases in both puppies and kittens — from first exam to full recovery. Topics covered: early detection • patient preparation • anesthesia risk management • cone beam CT imaging • dental radiology • surgical timing • cleft palate repair technique • pain management • anesthetized follow-up exam Show Resources: https://www.kittencarelab.org/eepie-mouses-story [https://www.kittencarelab.org/eepie-mouses-story] https://www.kittencarelab.org/recipe-for-eepie-bites [https://www.kittencarelab.org/recipe-for-eepie-bites]  https://www.facebook.com/groups/651982131915440/about/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/651982131915440/about/] https://www.facebook.com/groups/568900853174932/about/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/568900853174932/about/]  https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/253/11/javma.253.11.1445.xml [https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/253/11/javma.253.11.1445.xml] https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/78/8/ajvr.78.8.926.xml [https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/78/8/ajvr.78.8.926.xml] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12129.x [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12129.x] Where to find Dr. Kendall Taney: Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery  9057 Gaither Road  Gaithersburg, MD 20877  (301) 990-9460 www.centerforveterinarydentistry.com [http://www.centerforveterinarydentistry.com/] Connect with us: Website: https://pawsitivedental.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental Facebook: @pawsitivedental TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental Join our email list:  https://pawsitivedental.com/contact/ #VeterinaryDentistry #CleftPalate #VetSurgery #OMFS #DAVDC #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #SmallAnimalSurgery #ConeBeamCT #DentalRadiology #PainManagement #PuppyHealth #KittenHealth #AnimalSurgery https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552388/fan_mail/new] 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 the founding figures of veterinary dentistry in North America. Dr. Lobprise recounts how she became Dr. Wiggs' dental resident, the cases they worked together, and their landmark collaboration on the 1997 textbook Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice — one of the first comprehensive references in the field. You'll hear the story behind the Wiggs Winged Elevator, a specialized dental extraction instrument invented by Dr. Wiggs that is now widely used in veterinary practices around the world. From its design to its clinical application, this instrument stands as a lasting tribute to his ingenuity. This episode is essential listening for any veterinary professional who wants to understand where veterinary dentistry came from — and the people who built it. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC 📚 Topics covered: History of veterinary dentistry, Wiggs Winged Elevator, veterinary dental extractions, mentorship in veterinary medicine, landmark veterinary textbooks https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552388/fan_mail/new] Oral masses in dogs are common. Ignoring them is not an option. Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt — Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist, Fellow of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and professor at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — joins us for a comprehensive, clinically practical conversation on canine oral cancer. We cover the full picture: biopsy, imaging, staging, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, prognosis, palliative care, and when referral is the right call. Dr. Goldschmidt also addresses why even a mass that looks alarming may have treatment options — and why the ones that look benign should never be dismissed. This episode is essential listening for primary care veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and anyone whose patients include dogs. Packed with clinical pearls you can apply immediately. Topics covered: canine oral tumors, oral cancer diagnosis in dogs, veterinary dentistry, biopsy techniques, oral mass staging, surgery options, when to refer in veterinary medicine, palliative care for pets, and veterinary oncology. Referenced Research THE DIAGNOSTIC YIELD OF PREOPERATIVE SCREENING FOR ORAL CANCER IN DOGS OVER 15 YEARS, PART 1: LOCOREGIONAL SCREENING HTTPS://PUBMED.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/37863103/ THE DIAGNOSTIC YIELD OF PREOPERATIVE SCREENING FOR ORAL CANCER IN DOGS OVER 15 YEARS, PART 2: DISTANT SCREENING HTTPS://PUBMED.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/37770015/ #VETPODCAST #CANINEORALCANCER #VETERINARYDENTISTRY #ORALMASSINDOGS #VETONCOLOGY #DOGCANCER #VETEDUCATION #VETCE #WHENTOREFER #SMALLANIMALMEDICINE https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552388/fan_mail/new] 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 saved? In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) sits down with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta to discuss one of the most important and misunderstood topics in veterinary dentistry: the management of immature permanent teeth with crown fractures in dogs. Dr. Manfra Marretta is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a Charter Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College, and an AVDC and ACVS Founding Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Drawing from decades of experience in veterinary oral surgery and her published review paper on this topic, she shares practical insights that every veterinary professional can apply in practice. In this episode, we discuss: 🦷 Why immature permanent teeth are different 🦷 Vital pulp therapy and treatment options 🦷 Decision-making for fractured teeth in young dogs 🦷 Common mistakes clinicians still make today 🦷 When teeth can be saved—and when they cannot 🦷 Client communication strategies 🦷 Practical tips for veterinary teams in general practice Whether you are a veterinarian, veterinary technician, student, or someone passionate about veterinary dentistry, this episode delivers valuable clinical insight into improving long-term outcomes for young patients with traumatic dental injuries. Research Article https://sage.cnpereading.com/doi/10.1177/08987564211046325 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to or watch podcasts. Connect with Pawsitive Dental Education Website: https://pawsitivedental.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/aqnzDUvJZ9M?si=HNwYG2AXDeDnf2h1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pawsitivedental/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc #VeterinaryDentistry #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMed #VeterinaryTechnician #Veterinarian #DogToothFracture #VeterinaryDentalTechnician #VetTechLife #AnimalDentistry #VeterinaryEducation #VetDentistry #DentalRadiology #VeterinarySurgery #OralSurgery #PawsitiveVeterinaryDentistryPodcast #PawsitiveDentalEducation #VTSdentistry #AVDC #VeterinaryMedicine #ContinuingEducation https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552388/fan_mail/new] Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is one of the most painful and frustrating oral diseases encountered in feline patients. Cats with FCGS often suffer from severe oral inflammation, difficulty eating, weight loss, and chronic pain — leaving veterinary teams and cat caregivers searching for answers. For many patients, full-mouth or near full-mouth extractions remain the gold standard treatment. But is surgery always the answer? And why do some cats continue to struggle even after extractions? In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) is joined by Dr. Maria Soltero Rivera to discuss the evolving science behind feline chronic gingivostomatitis and what current research reveals about this complex disease. Together they explore: • What FCGS actually is and why it develops • The immune-mediated nature of the disease • The possible role of chronic viral infection and the oral microbiome • Why full-mouth extractions are often recommended • What veterinary teams should expect after surgery • How to communicate extraction recommendations to cat owners • Treatment options for refractory cases • Emerging therapies including mesenchymal stromal cell therapy • The future of personalized treatment approaches for FCGS patients This episode provides practical clinical insight for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, and anyone involved in the care of feline dental patients. If you’ve ever struggled with an FCGS case — or helped guide a client through the difficult decision of full-mouth extractions — this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Show Resources: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1098612X231186834?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20% www.avdc.org  www.avdt.us #VeterinaryDentistry #VetMed #VeterinaryTechnician #FelineMedicine #CatDentistry #FCGS #VeterinaryPodcast www.avdc.org www.avdt.us https://www.youtube.com/@PawsitiveDentalEducation https://pawsitivedental.com/podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsitive.dental https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivedental/ www.linkedin.com/in/pawsitivedental