Struggling to get pet owners on board with dental care for their pets? In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark tackles this common challenge with the help of board-certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon Dr. Amy Thomson, aka "Toothy Thompson." Together, they discuss practical strategies to inspire pet owners to adopt home dental care routines that actually get done. From realistic toothbrushing techniques to advice on leveraging treats and routines, Dr. Thomson shares actionable tips and communication strategies tailored for veterinary teams to use in exam rooms. Whether you're a veterinarian or practice manager, this episode delivers the tools you need to improve client compliance, enhance pet oral health, and ultimately support longer, healthier lives for pets. Don't miss this motivating and insightful conversation!

LINKS

At Home Dental Care Handout

American Veterinary Dental College: https://avdc.org/

Amy Thomson IG: https://www.instagram.com/toothy.thomson/

Amy Thomson website: https://toothythomson.ca

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Amy Thomson is a specialist in small animal dentistry & oral surgery. She began her career in small animal general practice and while challenging at times she was fortunate to gain a great deal of dentistry CE. The more she learned the more her passion for dentistry grew as well as a desire to become a specialist. While Dr. Amy enjoys all aspects of clinical practice as Board Certified Veterinary DentistTM, she also very much enjoys providing continuing education for all veterinary professionals in small animal general practice. There is a huge demand for veterinary dentistry and oral care, and she wants to support general practice teams to provide the best care to their patients.

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