Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry “The podcast for veterinary dental teams—hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry).”
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.
Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry “The podcast for veterinary dental teams—hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry).”
Latest Episodes
Oral Masses in Dogs, What Every Vet Needs to Know with Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt
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 — j...
Young Dogs & Tooth Fractures: Modern Treatment Options with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta
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 Benit...
Full Mouth Extractions for FCGS: Is It the Only Option? with Dr. Maria Soltero Rivera
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 — leavi...
How Veterinary Dentistry Became a Specialty (Part 1) | A 50-Year Journey with Dr. Eisner
This episode explores the history of veterinary dentistry and how the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT) became recognized specialties.What did veterinary dentistry look like...
"Veterinary Dentistry is a Team Sport" with Kris Bannon FAVD, DAVDC
In this episode, host Benita Altier explores how successful veterinary dental care requires coordinated teamwork across the entire practice with Dr. Kris Bannon, a board-certified dental specialist and former president of the American Veterinar...
