Patterson podcast spotlights how clinics can prepare for Dental Month

Patterson Veterinary is using a new episode of its All Things Veterinary podcast, “Prepping for Dental Month with Dr. Zack Mills,” to put veterinary dentistry back in focus ahead of Pet Dental Health Month. In the episode, Mills — a veterinarian with more than 40 years of experience and owner of Georgia-based Tiger Tails Animal Hospital — discusses how clinics can prepare operationally and clinically, with an emphasis on patient care, pet parent compliance, cross-training, and newer dental tools and standards. The episode signals that dental month planning is no longer just about promotions; it’s increasingly tied to workflow, education, and raising the standard of care. (rss.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary teams, the timing is practical. February’s Pet Dental Health Month has long driven awareness and scheduling, but industry commentary suggests the one-month push can also create bottlenecks, uneven caseloads, and delayed compliance if pet parents wait for seasonal discounts. AAHA has argued for a year-round approach to oral health, while veterinary dentistry guidance continues to reinforce that meaningful dental care requires anesthesia and, when indicated, intraoral radiographs, not cosmetic awake cleanings. VOHC resources also give practices a clearer evidence-based framework for recommending home-care products. (aaha.org)

What to watch: Expect more practices to pair Dental Month campaigns with year-round education, earlier case identification, and stronger home-care recommendations rather than relying only on February specials. (aaha.org)