Episode 17

The one where Alix and Annabel talk with Dr Claire Sparks, who works at the charity Peoples Dispensary for Sick Pets providing dentistry care .Claire speaks about her experiences working in the charity environment and he challenges and rewards of that environment.

The one about EVDF Porto. IIt's that time again when the team are nursing hangovers and a lack of sleep following the meeting of dentistry minds in a beautiful European city.We talk all things shiny and new, what our favourite lectures (and lecturers) were, and try to recount the things we learnt.There's even a brief discussion of interpretive dance...

The one where Annabel interviews Drs Arianna Fortunato and Crina Dragu. They talk about the challenges of finding balance between the rigours of combining speciality training and family life.

The one about conferences.Alix, Annabel and Andy have a catch up following the British Veterinary Dental Association's Annual Scientific Meeting, look forward to the European Veterinary Dental Forum and "chew the fat" about all vet dentistry things on their minds!

The one about broken teeth. Alix and Annabel chat all things uncomplicated (crown fractures)...

The one where we talk about tools...Annabel and Andrew consider their favourite instruments for dentistry. It's not to say they are fussy (although their techs may disagree) but they've spent a disconcertingly long time considering the tools of their trade. They even have an opiniion on non-sterile gloves!

The one where we return after our extended summer break! We're talking about all things feline oral inflammatory, considering definitions and opinions, research, peer review and the importance of keeping an open mind whilst critically appraising new developments.

The one with Morten. In this episode, we’re joined by Morten Hinge, a veterinary dentist and Instagram educator whose engaging content has made veterinary dentistry accessible to over 60,000 people. We dive into the challenges and rewards of teaching veterinary dentistry, both in the classroom and online. Morten shares insights on how social media has transformed the way vets learn and teach, the importance of visual communication in education, and why clarity and consistency matter just as much as clinical skill. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned practitioner, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of dental education.

The one with the gunshot wounds.In this clinically focused episode Alix and Annabel unpack common and complex presentations—from acute oral trauma and fractured canines to maxillofacial trauma including two extraordinary cases: canine and feline patients who sustained gunshot wounds to the oral and maxillofacial region. Designed for veterinarians, nurses, and specialists with an interest in dentistry, surgery, or emergency medicine, this episode is packed with practical pearls, cautionary tales, and real-world case management tips to enhance your clinical confidence and outcomes in the face of dental emergencies.

The one about oncology. In this episode we hear from Alix what we can learn from attending human conferences (and we wish her a happy belated birthday!). Annabel discusses hypercellular peripheral odontogenic fibroma and the episode ends on a cliffhanger!!