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The AVDC is acknowledged as the leading board certified veterinary dentist specialists' organization across North America.
AVDC® is recognized as the specialist certification organization in veterinary dentistry in North America by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties. AVDC® diplomates are veterinary dental specialists.
Policy on responsible breeding practices to ensure quality of life and promote overall health and well being. The AVDC® recognizes that many breeds in each species (e.g., canine, feline, and lagomorph) have particular genetic tendencies that predispose them to potential maxillofacial or respiratory irregularities.
A listing of definitive terms for use by AVDC residents and diplomates to permit optimal communication in case logs and articles. Definitions for structures, diseases and treatment procedures relevant to the oral cavity.
The American Veterinary Dental College® (AVDC®) is the clinical specialist organization for veterinary dentists, recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Welcome to the AVDC® Resident’s Resource Page. Veterinarians that desire to complete a residency program in veterinary dentistry to become a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™ or Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist™ must complete a three to five year program.
Commencing January 1, 2014, the AVDC® Board approved a requirement that certification as a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College® is time-limited. Initial certification following successful completion of the training, credentials review, and AVDC® examination processes is for ten years.
The AVDC® encourages all veterinarians to examine the head, muzzle, teeth, tongue and oral cavity on every patient during their physical exam if temperament allows. Research has shown almost a third (20-27%) of canine patients have fractured teeth.
Facts about anesthesia free dental cleanings from the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and their impact on a dog or cat's dental health.
The primary objectives of AVDC® are to determine the standards required for recognition of board certified veterinary dental specialists and to conduct the credentials review and examination procedures necessary to identify veterinarians who have reached the specialist veterinary dentist standard.