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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman explains how properly performed regional nerve blocks dramatically improve anesthesia safety, efficiency, and patient recovery in veterinary dentistry and surgery. He walks through how nerve blocks prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, allowing patients to remain at a lighter plane of anesthesia while maintaining stable physiologic parameters.

Dr. Beckman also shares his real-world anesthesia protocols, how nerve blocks reduce hypothermia risk during long procedures, and why patients recover faster, stand sooner, and go home happier. This episode highlights how nerve blocks not only benefit patients — but also improve workflow efficiency and owner confidence in anesthesia.

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What You'll Learn:
✅ How regional nerve blocks block pain at the C-fiber level
✅ Why lighter anesthesia planes improve patient safety
✅ How nerve blocks support stable heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure
✅ Anesthesia protocols used for dogs and cats in clinical practice
✅ How nerve blocks reduce hypothermia during long procedures
✅ Why patients wake up faster and recover more smoothly
✅ How quick recovery improves practice efficiency
✅ How to communicate anesthesia safety benefits to pet owners

Key Takeaways:
✅ Regional nerve blocks allow safer, lighter anesthesia
✅ Stable physiologic parameters improve perfusion and oxygenation
✅ Reduced anesthesia depth lowers hypothermia risk
✅ Faster recoveries shorten turnover time between patients
✅ Patients go home alert, comfortable, and pain-controlled
✅ Clear owner communication builds trust and reduces anesthesia fear

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How do regional nerve blocks work in veterinary patients?
❓ Why do nerve blocks improve anesthesia safety?
❓ Can patients feel surgery while under light anesthesia?
❓ Why do some patients move but still feel no pain during procedures?
❓ How nerve blocks allow lighter anesthesia planes
❓ What anesthesia protocols are commonly used with nerve blocks?
❓ How nerve blocks help prevent hypothermia during long procedures
❓ Why veterinary patients wake up faster with nerve blocks
❓ How nerve blocks improve recovery time and efficiency
❓ How to explain anesthesia safety to concerned pet owners

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares five critical statements that should never be uttered in your veterinary dental suite. He emphasizes the importance of adequate procedure time, obtaining owner consent for extractions, the necessity of full-mouth radiographs, avoiding rushed treatments, and the crucial role of preemptive nerve blocks for optimal patient outcomes.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Understand the impact of scheduling adequate time for dental procedures.
✅ Discover the importance of clear communication and owner consent for extractions.
✅ Recognize the necessity of full mouth radiographs for detecting hidden pathology.
✅ Master strategies to avoid rushing through dental treatments.
✅ Appreciate the benefits of preemptive nerve blocks for anesthesia and analgesia.
✅ Apply best practices for pain management using agents like liposome bupivacaine.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Properly scheduling dental procedures is crucial for quality care and patient outcomes.
✅ Owner communication and consent are vital to avoid misunderstandings and maintain client trust.
✅ Full mouth radiographs uncover hidden pathology, leading to better treatment plans.
✅ Rushing dental procedures compromises quality and patient well-being.
✅ Preemptive nerve blocks improve anesthesia, reduce pain, and enhance post-op recovery.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How long should a veterinary dental procedure take?
❓ Why do veterinary dental procedures take so long?
❓ Is an hour and a half too long for a veterinary dental cleaning?
❓ How many dental procedures should a veterinary practice schedule per day?
❓ Why rushing veterinary dental procedures is dangerous for patients
❓ Are full-mouth dental radiographs necessary in veterinary dentistry?
❓ What dental disease is missed without dental X-rays in dogs and cats?
❓ Why skipping dental radiographs harms patient outcomes
❓ Should veterinarians extract teeth without owner permission?
❓ Why client communication is critical before veterinary dental extractions
❓ What are the most common mistakes made in veterinary dental suites?
❓ Why nerve blocks should be used in veterinary dentistry
❓ When should nerve blocks be placed during dental procedures?
❓ How dental nerve blocks improve anesthesia safety in dogs and cats
❓ How proper pain management improves veterinary dental outcomes

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Transform your dental practice today — request your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program: https://ivdi.org/inv

Explore Dr. Beckman's complete library of veterinary dentistry courses and CE resources! https://veterinarydentistry.net/

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Questions? Leave a comment below with your thoughts, experiences, or cases related to veterinary dentistry!

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Veterinary Dentistry, IVDI, Brett Beckman, Dog Dental Care, Cat Dental Care, VetTech Tips, Animal Health, Veterinary Education, Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program, Vet Dental Show, Tooth Extraction, Dental Radiographs, Nerve Blocks, Pain Management, Anesthesia

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares actionable strategies to elevate your veterinary dentistry service. He emphasizes the financial benefits of investing in dental equipment, training, and team development, highlighting a study where practices doubled their revenue within a year. Dr. Beckman also outlines the essential components of a top-notch dental service—team, operatory, and a standardized plan.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Discover the key strategies for building a cohesive and passionate veterinary dental team.
✅ Understand how investing in dental equipment and training can significantly boost practice revenue.
✅ Master the three main components of a top-notch dental service: team, operatory, and step-by-step plan.
✅ Simplify the process of standardizing a dental game plan to increase speed and confidence.
✅ Apply proven techniques to identify and cultivate a passion for dentistry within your staff.
✅ Recognize the impressive return on investment (ROI) that dentistry can provide compared to other veterinary services.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Focus on keeping the dental team small and specialized to foster expertise.
✅ Identify staff members with a genuine passion for dentistry to build a motivated team.
✅ Standardize the dental game plan with step-by-step procedures for consistency and efficiency.
✅ Highlight the financial benefits of dentistry to persuade decision-makers to invest in the service.
✅ Cross-training the entire staff is not the best approach for dentistry.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ Why is veterinary dentistry often underprioritized despite being one of the most profitable services in a practice?
❓ How can investing in dental equipment, training, and education dramatically increase practice revenue?
❓ What real-world evidence shows that dentistry can deliver a strong return on investment in a short timeframe?
❓ How can veterinary teams use ROI data to persuade practice owners or decision-makers to invest in dentistry?
❓ What are the three essential components of a top-notch veterinary dental service?
❓ Why is keeping the dental team small and specialized more effective than cross-training the entire staff?
❓ How does standardizing dental workflows improve efficiency, speed, and team confidence?
❓ What role does passion and motivation play in building a successful dental team?
❓ How can consistent repetition and mastery elevate the quality of dental care delivered in practice?
❓ What mindset shifts are necessary to successfully grow and sustain a profitable dental service?

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Transform your dental practice today — request your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program: https://ivdi.org/inv

Explore Dr. Beckman's complete library of veterinary dentistry courses and CE resources! https://veterinarydentistry.net/

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Questions? Leave a comment below with your thoughts, experiences, or cases related to veterinary dentistry!

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