About Benita
Pawsitive Dental Education was created to elevate the standard of veterinary dentistry by connecting veterinary teams with expert training, practical techniques, and real-world applications that deepen learning, spark curiosity, and improve patient outcomes.
Benita Altier
LVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Benita Altier
LVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Benita Altier began her career in veterinary technology in 1988. She has worked in small animal general practices in avian medicine, including birds of prey, canine, equine, and llama neonatal care and reproduction, as well as ophthalmology and dental specialty practice.
Benita earned her board certification through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians by examination in 2008 and began her business, Pawsitive Dental Education LLC, in 2009. Through educating the professionals, she has impacted the lives of many more animals than she could ever do in practice
She is very passionate about helping veterinary professionals learn how to perform dentistry procedures efficiently, proficiently, and safely!
Introduction
Join the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast for conversations with top experts in veterinary dentistry, sharing practical techniques, clinical pearls, and real-world insights you can use every day, plus special episodes that honor the history of the field and explore what the next 50 years may bring.
Awards
Veterinary Service Personnel of the Year Award of 2020
Washington State Veterinary Medical Association
The “Distinguished Veterinary Staff” award is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond the expected responsibilities of the practice to provide outstanding client and patient service. The nominating veterinarian must be a member of the WSVMA.
Excellence in Dentistry Education Award -Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians
Sponsored by iM3
Benita was the first recipient of this prestigious award, nominated by fellow AVDT members and presented at the annual Veterinary Dental Forum in 2019.
