When Are Dental Extractions Indicated?

Learn how to identify the conditions that require dental extractions in small animals. Understanding the clinical signs and diagnostic criteria for conditions like severe periodontal disease and fractured teeth is essential to determining when an extraction is necessary.

Avoiding Complications in Dental Extractions

Discover strategies to prevent common complications. Proper technique and preparation are key to preventing issues like excessive bleeding, jaw fractures, and other complications that can arise during extractions.

The Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Post-Extraction Healing

Explore how hyaluronic acid can aid in bone regeneration and pain relief after extractions. Hyaluronic acid provides valuable support in the healing process by promoting tissue regeneration, reducing inflammation, and enhancing post-extraction pain management.

Earn one hour of RACE-Approved CE

This course is approved for one hour of RACE-Approved CE by AAVSB for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Brett Beckman

Dr. Brett Beckman is a board-certified veterinary dental specialist who offers live and online dentistry courses for veterinarians from Orlando & Atlanta. He is a 1987 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University and a past president of the American Veterinary Dental Society. Notably, Dr. Beckman is the only veterinarian to hold Diplomate status in both the American Veterinary Dental College and the American Academy of Pain Management. He has numerous publications in the fields of veterinary dentistry, oral surgery, and pain management, and is a celebrated international speaker. Dr. Beckman is the founder and managing director of the International Veterinary Dentistry Institute (IVDI). The Institute's Veterinary Dentistry Practitioner program provides comprehensive training to veterinarian and technician teams globally, ensuring the highest standards in general practice dentistry.

Healthier gums for healthier pets

The PerioVive animal care product is a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel that comes in a pre-filled tissue applicator for convenient and precise delivery. Studies show that a single dose of HA after dental procedures aids in reducing tissue irritation and thus, helps in tissue regeneration.