Honorary Member

Non-veterinarians who have made major contributions to the advancement of veterinary dentistry.

Peter Emily, DDS is the AVDC’s only Honorary member due to his contributions to the College’s formation in the early years.  Dr. Emily has sponsored numerous awards and established the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation.

Life Diplomate

Diplomates in good standing who have reached the age of 65 and have been a member of the College for more than 10 years.  Life Diplomates do not have AVDC voting privileges and do not pay an annual dues fee.

Additional Member Benefits:

• Inclusion in the Diplomate only ListServ (Opt-In) system.

Charter Diplomates

Members of the Organizing Committee of the College.

The eight veterinarians were: Gary Beard, Ben Colmery, Keith Grove, Colin Harvey, Sandy Manfra, Tom Mulligan, Don Ross, Chuck Williams.

Active Diplomate

Veterinarians who devote a significant part of their professional activities to research, teaching or the practice of veterinary dentistry and who have successfully completed the required training, credentials and examination processes and are in good standing with all membership privileges including voting. 

Additional Member Benefits:

• Inclusion in the Diplomate only ListServ (Opt-In) system.
• Inclusion in online specialist public and member referral searches.
• Inclusion in online AVDC Speaker Bureau.
• Public listing Founding Fellow, AVDC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery status.
• Public listing of Zoo and Wildlife Certificate Holder status.
• Active Diplomate discounts for Veterinary Dental Forum events and training.