"I had the honor and privilege of having Brent as an employee, colleague and friend for 29 years. Â He had the extraordinary ability to make all other veterinary staff members better at their jobs, pushing them just beyond the comfort zones of their abilities. Â We spent many hours together pushing each other to expand our knowledge and skill levels in order to set the standards of veterinary dental care in our service area. Â There were 14 veterinary associates that learned their dental skills from Brent, from radiology, to cleaning, polishing and periodontal therapy. Â He could debate with you the pros and cons of extractions vs. endodontic therapy or whether Kirk or Picard was the greatest starship captain. Â He loved veterinary medicine, he loved life, he strived for professionalism at all levels. Â He leaves a big hole in my life."