AVDC Awards

AVDC® Robert Wiggs Outstanding Candidate Award

This is an award given annually to an outstanding veterinarian on successful completion of an approved training program.

This award is given to honor Dr. Robert Wiggs, who contributed selflessly to the AVDC and veterinary dentistry in general. Nominees must have successfully completed the Credentials process of the AVDC within the past three years, and either has not yet completed the examination process or are recent Diplomates of the College. Letters of support from Mentors or Residency Directors are evaluated and criteria may include presentations, seminars, publications, research, promotion of veterinary dentistry, and contributions to veterinary dentistry in general. The awards committee welcomes the nomination of candidates whose pathway to board certification has been unusual. Financial sponsorship of this award has been made by St. Jons/VRx (1992-1996), Pharmacia & Upjohn (1997-2003), Pfizer Animal Health (2004-2013) and Virbac (2014-current).

AVDC® Up and Coming Award

This award is presented to a a recently board-certified veterinary dentist who has shown exception drives and promise is the advancement of veterinary dentistry.  Award reciptients  have demonstrated dedication to AVDC in the early years and the extra mile to improve the Dental College.

This award is sponsored by Virbac and is presented annually to a recently board-certified veterinary dentist who has show exception drives and promise is the advancement of veterinary dentistry.

This award is sponsored by Virbac and is presented annually to a recently board-certified veterinary dentist who has shown exceptional drive and promise in the advancement of veterinary dentistry.