Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Assessing Tooth Vitality with Dr. Taney

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, speaks with Kendall Taney, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Methods for Assessing Tooth Vitality.” Dr. Taney illustrates how to identify when a tooth has become nonvital and some of the common misconceptions that general practitioners may have regarding tooth vitality. She suggests the signs that warrant a full dental assessment (ie, under anesthesia) for an effective dental examination, and she outlines the ever-present challenge of client compliance. Dr. Taney also reviews the different treatment options for a tooth that has been established as nonvital. Resources discussed in this episode: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-methods-assessing-tooth-vitality https://www.avdc.org/ http://www.centerforveterinarydentistry.com/ Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbrief Twitter: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beckie Mossor, RVT - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing Michelle Munkres - Senior Director of Content

Episode Notes

In this episode, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, speaks with Kendall Taney, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Methods for Assessing Tooth Vitality.” Dr. Taney illustrates how to identify when a tooth has become nonvital and some of the common misconceptions that general practitioners may have regarding tooth vitality. She suggests the signs that warrant a full dental assessment (ie, under anesthesia) for an effective dental examination, and she outlines the ever-present challenge of client compliance. Dr. Taney also reviews the different treatment options for a tooth that has been established as nonvital.

Resources discussed in this episode:
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-methods-assessing-tooth-vitality
https://www.avdc.org/
http://www.centerforveterinarydentistry.com/

Contact us:
Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:
Beckie Mossor, RVT - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing
Michelle Munkres - Senior Director of Content