Breaking Roots, Not Yourself | Dr. Brenda Mulherin on Vet Dentistry | Irreplaceable Truths

About this episode

Dr. Brenda Mulherin joins Dr. Gershon Alaluf to discuss the challenges and insights of veterinary dentistry, focusing on confidence, communication, and clinical decision-making.

Why does veterinary dentistry intimidate so many early-career vets—and what actually keeps patients (and clinicians) safe during dentals? Join host Dr. Gershon Alaluf and special guest Dr. Brenda L. Mulherin, DVM, Diplomate AVDC, for a grounded, funny, and high-impact episode of Irreplaceable Truths on confidence, communication, and clinical decision-making in veterinary dentistry. From “slab fracture nightmares” to dental rads misreads to the real reason clients get upset, this conversation delivers practical dentistry truth, mentorship-level wisdom, and a rare honest look at boundaries, burnout, and staying kind to yourself in a high-stakes profession. What you’ll discover: Why dentistry is one of the “3Ds” every GP can’t avoid (and why it humbles everyone) The non-negotiables that prevent disaster: diagnostics, technique, and patient selection How to talk to clients without fear, guilt, or sales pressure while building trust The mindset that protects your sanity: forgiveness, patience, and life outside vet med Who will love this episode: Veterinarians & veterinary students Early-career clinicians building confidence in dentistry and anesthesia cases Animal care…

People in this episode

Host: Gershon Alaluf

Guest: Dr Brenda L Mulherin

Topics covered

• veterinary dentistry
• confidence
• communication
• clinical decision-making
• burnout
• client communication

Keywords

• veterinarians
• veterinary students
• early-career clinicians
• animal care professionals
• veterinary educators

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Breaking Roots, Not Yourself |, Irreplaceable Truths

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