The AVDC is closely monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to planned College events and resident training and certifying requirements are being continually discussed by the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. Changes made in response to challenges presented by the pandemic can be found by clicking the button. Updated July 21, 2021

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Your pets are part of your family.

You can take care of them by making their dental health care a priority.

See what you can do

You pet's oral health is important

Regular dental checkups can help your pet live a longer healthier life.

Learn More

Please consider visiting and supporting the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry

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Find a
Veterinary Dental
Specialist

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IMPORTANT NEWS & DATES

Important Dates

May 21, 2022: The 2022 OMFS Exam is scheduled for Saturday May 21, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm EST

October: Reminder to turn in Examination Security Form and Fee – Phase 1. Check Examination documents sent to registered examinees for specific dates.

December 31: Special pandemic cadaver form must be entered into MRCL Log

January 31: Equine Annual Reports Due

January 31: Annual Report Submission deadline for Residents planning to credential that year

March: Examination Security Form and Fee – Phase 2. Check Examination documents sent to registered examinees for specific dates.

June 14-18, 2021: Phase II Exams given at the Oquendo Education Center, Las Vegas

July 15: Credential Applications Due

Retired Member

Member has been an AVDC Diplomate for greater than 10 years and is 65 years old or older.

Retired Member status no longer require annual dues, but retired member status has no voting privilege and is not listed on the Find a Diplomate section of the Website.

If a Diplomate is under 65 and wishes to apply for Retired Member Status the following must be fulfilled to waive annual dues:

Be fully retired, meaning that the Diplomate has verified that they are no longer practicing veterinary dental related services within a clinical setting, industry, research, or academia.

If there is a return to practicing veterinary dental related services prior to the age of 65, then a re-instatement fee of $500 and payment of current year's regular member annual dues are required.

Your pets are part of your family.

You pet’s oral health is important

Your pets are part of your family.

You pet's oral health is important

What is a Board Certified Veterinary DentistTM?

Find a Board Certified Veterinary DentistTM

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