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In this special tribute episode, Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC, shares the remarkable legacy of her mentor and co-author, Dr. Robert Bruce Wiggs — one of the founding figures of veterinary dentistry in North America.
Dr. Lobprise recounts how she became Dr. Wiggs' dental resident, the cases they worked together, and their landmark collaboration on the 1997 textbook Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice — one of the first comprehensive references in the field.
You'll hear the story behind the Wiggs Winged Elevator, a specialized dental extraction instrument invented by Dr. Wiggs that is now widely used in veterinary practices around the world. From its design to its clinical application, this instrument stands as a lasting tribute to his ingenuity.
This episode is essential listening for any veterinary professional who wants to understand where veterinary dentistry came from — and the people who built it.
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DAVDC
📚 Topics covered: History of veterinary dentistry, Wiggs Winged Elevator, veterinary dental extractions, mentorship in veterinary medicine, landmark veterinary textbooks
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