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Learn more: https://veterinarydentistry.net The online learning hub for veterinarian/technician dentistry teams to help build a quality dentistry service in their practice.

Imagine walking into every dental case knowing exactly what to do.That level of confidence in veterinary dentistry is bu...
06/03/2026

Imagine walking into every dental case knowing exactly what to do.

That level of confidence in veterinary dentistry is built — and it can completely change your practice.

Join Dr. Brett Beckman LIVE on June 7 at 10:30 AM EST for a full overview of the Veterinary Dental Practitioners Program, including open Q&A and enrollment details for the next cohort.

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You’ve completed the extraction… then you take the radiograph.A retained root fragment is visible—and it’s sitting close...
05/28/2026

You’ve completed the extraction… then you take the radiograph.
A retained root fragment is visible—and it’s sitting close to the orbit.

Would you go after it, or leave it?
👇 What would you do in this case? Comment your answer.

A client asks:“Can you clean my dog’s teeth without anesthesia?”A conversation most veterinary teams have had more than ...
05/28/2026

A client asks:
“Can you clean my dog’s teeth without anesthesia?”

A conversation most veterinary teams have had more than once...
But what’s the most accurate response?

👇 Drop your answer in the comments:

05/27/2026

Luxators and elevators are not the same—and knowing the difference can make extractions smoother. 🦷

Luxators are designed to help break down the periodontal ligament. Elevators are used to elevate the tooth out. Hybrid instruments can do both, but technique still matters.

The biggest mistake? Getting impatient.
Sustained, controlled pressure—sometimes for much longer than 15 seconds—can make the difference between a frustrating extraction and a successful one.

Save this for your next dental procedure.

05/27/2026

The bigger the root… the longer you hold pressure. 🦷
Dr. Brett Beckman shares one of the most important principles for difficult extractions—especially in the mandible.

One of the most common mistakes during extraction is letting up too soon.
When pressure is released too early, the bone and periodontal ligament rebound toward the tooth—meaning you lose the movement you’ve created.

For larger roots, longer sustained pressure can make a major difference in mobility, efficiency, and extraction success.

05/27/2026

Think of the maxillary canine like a banana 🍌🦷

This week on The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares one of the simplest ways to visualize how much bone to remove during a surgical extraction.

Understanding how far around the root to go can make elevation easier, improve exposure, and help extractions feel more predictable in practice.

Sometimes one visual analogy can completely change the way you approach a procedure.

🎧 Check the comments for the full episode.

“The crown fractured during extraction… so the root was probably removed too.”What’s wrong with this assumption?Comment ...
05/27/2026

“The crown fractured during extraction… so the root was probably removed too.”
What’s wrong with this assumption?

Comment below 👇
How are you confirming retained roots in these cases?

05/27/2026

This week’s episode of The Vet Dental Show discusses one of the most overlooked keys to easier dental extractions: patience. 🦷

Especially with larger roots and mandibular extractions:
the bigger the root, the longer you hold pressure.

One small adjustment can make a huge difference in tooth movement, extraction efficiency, and overall success.

Check the comments to catch the full episode now.

Why do root tips break during extractions? 🦷This week on The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman breaks down one of the m...
05/27/2026

Why do root tips break during extractions? 🦷

This week on The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman breaks down one of the most frustrating challenges in veterinary dentistry: fractured root tips during extraction.

From surgical technique and bone removal to luxation pressure and patience, this episode covers practical tips you can use right away in general practice to make extractions smoother and more predictable.

If you’ve ever struggled with difficult extractions or retained root tips, this episode is worth a listen.

🎧 Check the comments for the full episode.

This dog presents with palatal trauma associated with the mandibular canines.What matters most when deciding whether thi...
05/27/2026

This dog presents with palatal trauma associated with the mandibular canines.
What matters most when deciding whether this case needs treatment?

Drop your answer below 👇
Bonus: tell us what treatment options you’d be considering in this case.

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