Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry “The podcast for veterinary dental teams—hosted by Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry).”
by Benita Altier
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Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Courses#7330K to 100K
- 🇦🇹AT · Courses#127500 to 3K
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15K to 52K🎙 ~2x weekly·9 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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31K to 103K🇨🇦97%🇦🇹3% - Active Followers
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12K to 41K
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Recent episodes
Young Dogs & Tooth Fractures: Modern Treatment Options with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta
May 19, 2026
58m 10s
Full Mouth Extractions for FCGS: Is It the Only Option? with Dr. Maria Soltero Rivera
May 10, 2026
1h 09m 54s
How Veterinary Dentistry Became a Specialty (Part 1) | A 50-Year Journey with Dr. Eisner
Apr 18, 2026
45m 10s
"Veterinary Dentistry is a Team Sport" with Kris Bannon FAVD, DAVDC
Apr 1, 2026
1h 11m 16s
On the Front Lines of Periodontal care, Why Veterinary Technicians Have a Critical Role.
Mar 16, 2026
54m 18s
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| 5/19/26 | 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 Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) sits down with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta to discuss one of the most important and misunderstood topics in veterinary dentistry: the management of immature permanent teeth with crown fractures in dogs. Dr. Manfra Marretta is a Diplomate o... | 58m 10s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 | 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 — leaving veterinary teams and cat caregivers searching for answers. For many patients, full-mouth or near full-mouth extractions remain the gold standard treatment. But is surgery always the answer? And why do some cats continue to struggle even after extract... | 1h 09m 54s | ||||||
| 4/18/26 | 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 50 years ago… and how did it evolve into the advanced specialty we practice today? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Edward Eisner takes us on a firsthand journey through the transformation of veterinary dentistry in the United States. From a time when ... | 45m 10s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | "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 Veterinary Dental Society. From front desk receptionists screening for oral-nasal fistulas to technicians managing critical anesthesia monitoring, every team member plays a vital role—and the two-technician-per-patient model is non-negotiable for patient safety.... | 1h 11m 16s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | On the Front Lines of Periodontal care, Why Veterinary Technicians Have a Critical Role. | In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) sits down with Heidi Olivier, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) to explore the essential role veterinary technicians play in the treatment of periodontal disease. PerioVive Research Hyaluronic Acid Literature Review: Recently published in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry.Hyaluronic Acid Literature Review: Recently published by Pilloni on HA in periodontal therapy.Stomatitis Study Research Proceedings... | 54m 18s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | "Tooth Fractures in Dogs and Cats and the Veterinary Technicians Role in Endodontics" with Amy Edwards RVT VTS Dentistry | Tooth fractures are among the most common findings in veterinary dentistry — and among the most painful conditions our patients experience. In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry), is joined by Amy Edwards, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), to discuss the veterinary technician’s role in recognizing tooth fractures, understanding fracture classifications, and supporting the dental team in caring for fractured teeth in dogs and cats. Together,... | 1h 10m 51s | ||||||
| 2/21/26 | Dentistry on the Wild Side with Loic Legendre | Dentistry on the Wildside | Wildlife, Zoo & Exotic Animal Dentistry with Dr. Loïc Legendre What does it take to perform dentistry on a tiger… a bear… or a rabbit? In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, I sit down with Loïc Legendre, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, AVDC-ZWD, a globally respected boarded veterinary dentist with advanced credentials in Zoo and Wildlife Dentistry. Dr. Legendre practices at West Coast Veterinary Dental Services Ltd., a specialty dental referral cent... | 56m 42s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | Dental Care for Aging Pets, Clinical Decisons that Matter with Dr. Heidi Lobprise DAVDC | Dr. Lobprise is a 1983 Texas A & M graduate. She became board-certified in dentistry in 1993 after 20 years of practice. After 10 years in industry and teaching, she returned to dental specialty practice in 2014, semi-retired. She is the author/co-author of three dental texts, has written many chapters and articles, and has lectured internationally. She also written articles and chapters and lectured about senior pet care, including the newly released Small Animal Senior Care – Clinical C... | 56m 23s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | "Reading Between the Roots" Common Interpretation Errors in Veterinary Dental Radiography | 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 misint... | 56m 45s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | "The Perfect Partnership" The General Practice-Dental Specialty Referral Relationship | In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier sits down with Dr. Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, to explore the vital relationship between general practitioners and specialty veterinary dentistry. Together, they discuss how to recognize when a dental referral is appropriate, what the referral process actually looks like, and how collaborative case management can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved — the general practitioner, the client, and most importan... | 41m 41s | ||||||
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| 12/4/25 | Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Introduction | Welcome to Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast | Episode 0 Join host Benita Altier, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Dentistry, as she introduces the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast. Discover the often-overlooked importance of dental health in pets and get a preview of in-depth discussions with leaders in the field. Learn about dental pathology, radiology, anesthesia, practice growth strategies, and more. Get ready to enhance your veteri... | 3m 14s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.