Episode 172 - Hyaluronic Acid in Veterinary Dentistry | Interview with Dr. Brian Song, MD (Part 1)

05/14/25 • 20 min

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Guest: Dr. Brian Song, MD – Founder & CEO of PerioVive

Welcome to The Vet Dental Show – the go-to podcast for veterinary professionals looking to elevate their skills and outcomes in veterinary dentistry.

In this episode, Dr. Brett Beckman sits down with Dr. Brian Song, a physician and biotech expert, to discuss the science and clinical relevance of hyaluronic acid (HA) in veterinary periodontal treatment. Dr. Song introduces PerioVive, a veterinary-formulated HA gel designed to enhance tissue regeneration, periodontal healing, and bone support in dogs and other companion animals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How hyaluronic acid supports tissue repair in periodontal disease ✔️ The biological mechanism of HA in wound healing and inflammation control ✔️ Why PerioVive is a valuable tool for treating periodontal pockets ✔️ How HA inhibits epithelial downgrowth and encourages new attachment ✔️ Where PerioVive fits into root planing, curettage, and bone grafting ✔️ The difference between human and veterinary use of HA products ✔️ Clinical comparisons with Doxirobe and applications in infra-bony defects

Key Veterinary Dentistry Takeaways: ✅ Hyaluronic acid improves bone, ligament, and connective tissue regeneration ✅ PerioVive is easy to apply and integrates with common periodontal workflows ✅ Ideal for use after subgingival curettage and root planing ✅ Reduces recurrence by preventing unwanted epithelial growth ✅ Backed by extensive canine and human research in periodontal therapy ✅ Useful adjunct in general practice to save borderline teeth

More CE & Dental Resources: Explore Dr. Beckman’s full CE library at https://veterinarydentistry.net

Questions or insights? Drop them in the comments! Like this episode, subscribe, and join us weekly for more real-world strategies in veterinary dental care.

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Guest: Dr. Brian Song, MD – Founder & CEO of PerioVive

Welcome to The Vet Dental Show – the go-to podcast for veterinary professionals looking to elevate their skills and outcomes in veterinary dentistry.

More CE & Dental Resources: Explore Dr. Beckman’s full CE library at https://veterinarydentistry.net

Questions or insights? Drop them in the comments! Like this episode, subscribe, and join us weekly for more real-world strategies in veterinary dental care.

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Previous Episode

Episode 171 - Smarter Charting Hacks for Veterinary Dentistry (Bonus Inside!)

Limited-Time Offer (Only for the First 50 Practices): Get 2 FREE PerioVive applications (treats up to 12 patients – $135 value) when you enroll in the Current Concepts in Veterinary Periodontal Disease Management course. https://ivdi.org/perio Offer ends Sunday, May 11, or when all 50 spots are claimed. Available exclusively to podcast listeners and email subscribers! Access more resources and CE courses for veterinary dentistry - https://veterinarydentistry.net/ Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Welcome to The Vet Dental Show – the weekly podcast for veterinarians, technicians, and dental teams committed to excellence in veterinary dentistry. In this episode, Dr. Brett Beckman reveals a highly efficient, no-fluff approach to dental charting that helps you save time, improve accuracy, and reduce patient anesthetic time—taken directly from the new Current Concepts in Veterinary Periodontal Disease Management course. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Time-saving abbreviations for periodontal procedures (RPC, SC, HA, BG, etc.) When to chart bleeding pockets—and when not to waste time How to use radiographs to pre-mark extractions before even probing The value of the PD and GI indices in tracking case progress Why it’s inefficient to clean teeth that are scheduled for extraction Coordinating with your techs for seamless diagnostics and treatment planning How to structure your workflow for reduced stress and improved outcomes Key Takeaways: Use shorthand and radiographic review to chart smarter, not harder Focus only on what impacts treatment—skip unnecessary probing and cleaning Mark extractions using an “X” before physical evaluation Gingivitis and periodontal grading supports effective reevaluation planning Technician-led chart prep saves time and boosts accuracy Efficient charting leads to shorter anesthesia times and better case flow Charting should serve your diagnostics, not slow them down Links & Resources for Veterinary Professionals: Explore Dr. Beckman’s complete CE course library - https://veterinarydentistry.net/ Get 2 FREE PerioVive applications (treats up to 12 patients – $135 value) when you enroll in the Current Concepts in Veterinary Periodontal Disease Management course. https://ivdi.org/perio Offer ends Sunday, May 11, or when all 50 spots are claimed. Available exclusively to podcast listeners and email subscribers! Got questions or insights? Drop a comment below! Like this episode, subscribe, and join us every Wednesday for more real-world strategies in veterinary dentistry.

Next Episode

Episode 173 – PerioVive: Bone Healing & Regeneration | Interview with Dr. Brian Song, MD – Part 2

Register Now for Our Brand New Course! https://veterinarydentistry.net/veterinary-periodontal-disease-management/ Get hands-on knowledge in subgingival curettage, open root planing, and how to maximize clinical outcomes with hyaluronic acid in dogs.

More CE & Resources: Explore Dr. Beckman’s full CE library on veterinary dental surgery, radiology, periodontal care, and more: https://veterinarydentistry.net

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Guest: Dr. Brian Song, MD – Founder & CEO of PerioVive

Welcome back to The Vet Dental Show, your weekly source for practical skills and expert insights in veterinary dentistry.

In Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Brian Song, we explore how hyaluronic acid (HA) accelerates canine periodontal healing when used alongside bone grafts, root planing, and subgingival curettage. Dr. Song shares clinical results, case studies, and ongoing trials that highlight PerioVive’s role in stomatitis, gingivitis, and post-extraction recovery.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ When visible results from PerioVive can be expected in dogs ✔️ How HA acts as a trigger for healing—not just a membrane substitute ✔️ Best practices for combining HA with bone grafts and membranes ✔️ Open root planing techniques and how to apply PerioVive effectively ✔️ HA’s surprising benefits in canine stomatitis and gingivitis ✔️ Forthcoming research in feline applications and HA water additives ✔️ Why HA outperforms Clindamycin and Doxirobe in reducing pocket depth

Key Takeaways for Veterinary Dental Practice: - Bone regeneration visible in 4–12 weeks with PerioVive use - HA improves periodontal ligament attachment and tissue regeneration - Works synergistically with graft materials, collagen membranes, and open flap debridement - Ideal for infra-bony defects, stage 2 furcations, and borderline periodontal cases - More effective than antibiotic gels like Doxirobe in probing depth reduction - Ongoing trials for HA water additives and feline stomatitis treatment

Master Periodontal Care with Confidence: https://veterinarydentistry.net/veterinary-periodontal-disease-management/ Get hands-on knowledge in subgingival curettage, open root planing, and how to maximize clinical outcomes with hyaluronic acid in dogs.

More CE & Resources: Explore Dr. Beckman’s full CE library on veterinary dental surgery, radiology, periodontal care, and more: https://veterinarydentistry.net

Questions or case insights? Leave a comment below! Like, subscribe, and join us weekly on The Vet Dental Show for evidence-based strategies in veterinary periodontal treatment and advanced oral surgery.

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The Vet Dental Show - Episode 172 - Hyaluronic Acid in Veterinary Dentistry | Interview with Dr. Brian Song, MD (Part 1)

Transcript

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Welcome to the Vet Dental Show. I'm Brett Beckman, and in this episode we're going to be interviewing Dr. Brian Song. Brian is an MD with a background in human biopharmaceuticals, and he's the founder and CEO of Perio vi. And Perio Vive is the veterinary equivalent of hyaluronic acid that's used for regenerative periodontal applications. This interview went. A bit long for our format and thankfully because there's a huge amount of information in here for the general p