Episode 207 - 5 Things You NEVER Want to Hear in Your Veterinary Dental Suite

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares five critical statements that should never be uttered in your veterinary dental suite. He emphasizes the importance of adequate procedure time, obtaining owner consent for extractions, the necessity of full-mouth radiographs, avoiding rushed treatments, and the crucial role of preemptive nerve blocks for optimal patient outcomes.

What You’ll Learn: 
✅ Understand the impact of scheduling adequate time for dental procedures. 
✅ Discover the importance of clear communication and owner consent for extractions. 
✅ Recognize the necessity of full mouth radiographs for detecting hidden pathology. 
✅ Master strategies to avoid rushing through dental treatments. 
✅ Appreciate the benefits of preemptive nerve blocks for anesthesia and analgesia. 
✅ Apply best practices for pain management using agents like liposome bupivacaine.

Key Takeaways: 
✅ Properly scheduling dental procedures is crucial for quality care and patient outcomes. 
✅ Owner communication and consent are vital to avoid misunderstandings and maintain client trust. 
✅ Full mouth radiographs uncover hidden pathology, leading to better treatment plans. 
✅ Rushing dental procedures compromises quality and patient well-being. 
✅ Preemptive nerve blocks improve anesthesia, reduce pain, and enhance post-op recovery.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How long should a veterinary dental procedure take?
❓ Why do veterinary dental procedures take so long?
❓ Is an hour and a half too long for a veterinary dental cleaning?
❓ How many dental procedures should a veterinary practice schedule per day?
❓ Why rushing veterinary dental procedures is dangerous for patients
❓ Are full-mouth dental radiographs necessary in veterinary dentistry?
❓ What dental disease is missed without dental X-rays in dogs and cats?
❓ Why skipping dental radiographs harms patient outcomes
❓ Should veterinarians extract teeth without owner permission?
❓ Why client communication is critical before veterinary dental extractions
❓ What are the most common mistakes made in veterinary dental suites?
❓ Why nerve blocks should be used in veterinary dentistry
❓ When should nerve blocks be placed during dental procedures?
❓ How dental nerve blocks improve anesthesia safety in dogs and cats
❓ How proper pain management improves veterinary dental outcomes

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