A Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) is a veterinarian who has been certified by AVDC as having demonstrated specialist knowledge and expertise in veterinary dentistry as a result of completing the AVDC training requirements and having successfully passed the AVDC examination.
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.
The American Veterinary Dental College works with the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry in supporting training programs and in recognizing levels of expertise in veterinary dentistry.
Recent Deaths of AVDC Diplomates
In recent months, two AVDC Diplomates who made major contributions to the development ovf veterinary dentisty have died.To read about their contributions, click the links below: