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).”
"Reading Between the Roots" Common Interpretation Errors in Veterinary Dental Radiography
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Dental radiographs only improve patient care if we understand what we’re truly seeing.
In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, Benita Altier is joined by Brenda Mulherin, DVM, DAVDC, boarded veterinary dentist, professor at Iowa State University, and author of Veterinary Oral Diagnostic Imaging, for an in-depth discussion on common interpretation errors in veterinary dental radiography.
Together, they explore why image quality matters, how cognitive bias leads to misinterpretation, the importance of a repeatable interpretation system, and how confirming findings across multiple views prevents missed or inappropriate treatment. The conversation also tackles the challenges of recognizing normal anatomy, interpreting tooth resorption, and building long-term confidence when reading dental radiographs.
This episode is essential listening for veterinary professionals who want to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce uncertainty, and make better clinical decisions at the dental table.
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