Episode 170 - How to Price, Schedule, and Stage Vet Dental Procedures for Profit and Less Stress
Release Date: 04/30/2025
Episode 199 - Treating Puppy Palatal Trauma Fast
The Vet Dental Show
Elevate your dental skills and confidence in every case — get your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program! https://ivdi.org/inv ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, discusses the critical issue of palatal trauma in puppies caused by deciduous mandibular canine teeth. He highlights the urgency of addressing this painful condition and provides practical guidance on diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance...
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Episode 198 - Oral Pathology & Stomatitis Insights for Vets
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Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — discover how you can join Dr. Beckman’s elite training community! https://ivdi.org/inv ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, answers common questions and shares expert insights on oral pathology. Learn how to differentiate feline gingival stomatitis from other oral inflammations, which lab is best for histopathology, and when to refer cases to a board-certified...
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Episode 197 - Troubleshooting Dental X-Rays & Treating Discolored Teeth
The Vet Dental Show
Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — discover how you can join Dr. Beckman’s elite training community! https://ivdi.org/inv ------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Annie Mills, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), shares expert tips on troubleshooting dental X-rays to achieve diagnostic views and proactive strategies for managing non-vital, discolored teeth. He emphasizes the importance of adjusting techniques based on patient size and age, and knowing when to intervene versus...
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Episode 196 - Missing Teeth? Watch Out for Hidden Cysts!
The Vet Dental Show
Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — discover how you can join Dr. Beckman’s elite training community! https://ivdi.org/inv ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, discusses the critical importance of identifying and managing dental cysts in dogs, especially in brachycephalic breeds with missing teeth. Dr. Beckman shares practical tips on early detection, surgical extraction techniques, and...
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Episode 195 - Veterinary Dental X-Ray Tips: Mastering Positioning & Extraction Protocols
The Vet Dental Show
Take the next step in your veterinary dentistry journey — discover how you can join Dr. Beckman’s elite training community! Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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...
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Episode 194 - Slab Fractures, Tooth Extraction & Restoration Techniques in Veterinary Dentistry
The Vet Dental Show
https://ivdi.org/inv Unlock Your Next Level in Veterinary Dentistry — Request Your Invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program! 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, dives into practical solutions for common dental challenges faced by veterinary professionals. Learn about managing slab fractures,...
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Episode 193 - Iatrogenic Jaw Fractures & Dental Restorations
The Vet Dental Show
Ready to elevate your veterinary dentistry skills? https://ivdi.org/inv Request an invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program Today. 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, addresses critical questions from veterinary professionals about iatrogenic jaw fractures during extractions and the...
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Episode 192 - Carnassial Root Fractures & Feline Incisor Extractions
The Vet Dental Show
Ready to elevate your veterinary dentistry skills? https://ivdi.org/inv Request an invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program 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, tackles common challenges in veterinary dentistry, including extracting fractured carnassial roots in small dogs and feline incisor...
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Episode 191 - Root Canals, Extractions & Client Communication
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Ready to take your veterinary dentistry skills to the next level? https://ivdi.org/inv Request an invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program 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, answers pressing questions from veterinary professionals about root canal limitations, explaining the importance of...
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Episode 190 - Mastering Large Breed Incisor Extractions & Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Techniques
The Vet Dental Show
https://ivdi.org/inv Ready to transform your dentistry skills? Request your invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program now. 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, tackles challenging dental scenarios, offering expert tips on large breed incisor extractions, managing root tips in the mandibular...
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Learn to price smarter, schedule better, and deliver high-value care. Apply to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program today: https://ivdi.org/inv
Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: https://ivdi.org/thevetdentalshowYT
Access more resources and CE courses for veterinary dentistry: https://veterinarydentistry.net/
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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Welcome to The Vet Dental Show – the weekly podcast for veterinarians, technicians, and dental teams committed to excellence in veterinary dentistry. In this episode, Dr. Brett Beckman shares powerful strategies to improve profitability, reduce stress, and build structure around dental procedures in general practice.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why beginners should limit to 2–3 surgical extractions per day
✔️ How to price dental procedures like high-end surgical services
✔️ What to factor into your pricing: radiographs, compromised tissue, time, and equipment
✔️ How to avoid scheduling chaos through pre-procedure staging
✔️ Creating predictable “dentistry days” with better team coordination
✔️ Why dentistry can and should be the most profitable service in your practice
✔️ How COHAT-based planning benefits patient care and client education
Key Takeaways:
✅ Surgical extractions require time, skill, and high-value pricing
✅ Charge appropriately – you're doing microsurgery, not just a cleaning
✅ Use staging (COHAT + treatment plan) to prevent underbooking or overloading
✅ Create stress-free, efficient dentistry days your team will appreciate
✅ Predictable schedules boost morale and enhance patient care
✅ Consider “dentistry weeks” or designated blocks to better manage your caseload
✅ Dentistry has low disposable costs – it can be your most profitable service
📘 Links & Resources for Veterinary Professionals:
Apply to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program ➡️ https://ivdi.org/inv
Explore Dr. Beckman’s veterinary dentistry CE courses ➡️ https://veterinarydentistry.net/
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