EP38 - The Truth About Veterinary Dentistry w/ Dr. Amy Thomson

Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re digging into one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of veterinary medicine: dentistry. From why dental care still makes so many vets hesitant, to what actually happens during a COHAT, to everyday things like brushing, chews, and dental wipes, we’re breaking it all down in clear, practical, real-world language. We’re joined by Dr. Thomson, who shares insights from her residency, mobile practice experience, and years in veterinary dentistry.Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email drmollysayspod@gmail.com!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:20 Dr. Thomson04:25 Hot Take04:53 Dr. Thomson’s Residency09:30 Why Vets Are Hesitant Of Dentistry11:53 Dr. Thomson’s Current Practice14:18 Mobile Practice20:10 Why Veterinary Dentists Are Needed For23:10 Endodontics in Pets25:55 Fourth Premolar Tooth29:02 What Are Good Things for Dogs to Chew On32:18 Brushing Your Pets’ Teeth42:09 Using Dental Wipes43:49 COHAT Basics52:06 When Should COHAT Start58:05 COHAT in Cats1:01:55 Dentistry and Orthopedics1:03:46 Rapid Fire Questions1:11:27 Dr. Thomson’s Biggest Advice1:15:53 Outro