Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
What Every Vet Should Know About Vital Pulp Therapy—and Why Precision Matters
17 minutes Posted Oct 9, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Sponsor Message: Canine Nutrition
Welcome & Guest Introductions
Why Reassess Vital Pulp Therapy
Key Findings: Success Rates & Myths
Student Research Journey & Mentorship
Surprises in the Data
Future Materials: MTA vs Biodentine
Can AI Read Dental Radiographs?
Training Paths & Getting Research Done
Practical Takeaways for Vets and Clients
Lightning Round: Superpower & Puzzles
Closing & Where to Read the Study
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Send us Fan Mail A fractured canine tooth tests more than a dog’s bite—it tests our choices as clinicians. We sat down with researchers Ethan Elazegui and Dr. Elias Wolfs to reexamine vital pulp therapy with new data, honest surprises, and practical guidance you can use on your next dentistry day. The conversation starts with what holds true: an ~80% success rate keeps vital pulp therapy squarely in the toolkit as a tooth-sparing option when pulp exposure is recent and the tissue is viable. T...