Leadership
Board of Directors
The specific objectives of the College are:
A. Promote advancement and recognition of high standards in the art and science of veterinary dentistry.
B. Establish and manage a veterinary dental specialist certifying agency for veterinarians who are able to show that they excel in the practice of veterinary dentistry by successfully completing a training program approved by the College and passing an examination conducted by the College.
C. Promote recognition of the advanced skills provided by College-certified veterinarians to other veterinarians and to the general public.
D. Encourage investigations and contributions to the literature in the field of veterinary dentistry.
E. Cooperate with other organizations working to improve practice standards and methods in the field of veterinary dentistry and veterinary medicine in general.
Officers
Dr. Bonnie Shope
PRESIDENT
Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2024
Dr. Jennifer Rawlinson
PAST PRESIDENT
Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2024
Dr. Susan E. Crowder
SECRETARY
Sept. 2019 – Sept. 2023
Dr. Christopher Snyder
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2024
Dr. Cleet Griffin
EQUINE REPRESENTATIVE
Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2024
Dr. John R. Lewis
ABVS REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. Christopher Smithson
TREASURER
At Large Board Members
Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Oct. 2021 – Sept. 2024
Dr. MJ Redman
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Oct. 2020 – Sept. 2023
Dr. Kendall Taney
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2024
Chris Daniel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jan. 2016
AVDC® Standing Committees
All Board members and College members that serve on committees are unpaid volunteer positions. The College President, with the consent of the Board of Directors, shall appoint the Chair and members of committees. The College would thank those members that serve our College and donate many, many hours to the betterment of veterinary dentistry through support of advanced training for residents, education, improving practice standards, and in turn, the welfare of animals.
AVDC® Administration
Dr. Christopher Smithson
CHAIR
Dr. Kristin M. Bannon
Dr. William R. Gengler
Dr. Bonnie Shope
AVDC® Appeals
Dr. Ian J. Haws
CHAIR
Dr. Stanley Blazejewski
Dr. Robert Campbell
Dr. Curt Coffman
Dr. Eric M. Davis
Dr. David L. Foster
Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk
Dr. Kristin Walker
Constitution & By-Laws
Dr. Dr. Susan Crowder
CHAIR
Dr. Steven Holmstrom
Dr. Jennifer Rawlinson
Dr. Bonnie Shope
Maintenance of Certification
Dr. Katherine Block
CHAIR
Dr. Kirk Hermann
Dr. Naomi Hoyer
Dr. Olivia James
Dr. G.G. Comet Riggs
Nominations
Dr. Bonnie Shope
CHAIR
Dr. David Clarke (past-past-President)
Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt
Dr. Barden Greenfield
Dr. Jennifer Rawlinson (past-President)
Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk
Advocacy
Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt
CHAIR
Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera – Past Chair
Dr. Jamie AndersonDr. Naomi Hoyer
Dr. Leah Limone
Dr. Mary Krakowski Volker
Fiscal and Audit
Dr. Jennifer Rawlinson
CHAIR
Dr. David Clarke
Dr. Bonnie Shope
Dr. Chris Smithson
Dr. Chris Snyder
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Dr. Todd McCoy
CHAIR
Dr. Graham Thatcher, Co-Chairperson
Dr. Angelica Bebel
Dr. Mary Buelow
Dr. Katherine Kling
Dr. Maria Littles
Dr. Crystal Loh
Dr. Alice Sievers
Nomenclature
Dr. Jan Bellows
CHAIR
Dr. Robert Baratt
Dr. Jerome D’Astous
Dr. Matthew Lemmons
Dr. Alexander Reiter
Dr. Jan Schreyer
Equine Specialty Executive
Dr. Cleet Griffin
CHAIR
Dr. Robert M. Baratt, Past Chair
Dr. Jack Easley
Dr. Travis Henry
Dr. Jennifer E. Rawlinson
Dr. Jeffrey Reiswig
Dr. Molly Rice
Small Animal Credentials
Dr. Django Martel
CHAIR
Dr. Jennifer Alterman, Chair Designate
Dr. Mary Buelow
Dr. Connie Durand
Dr. Angus Fechney
Dr. Judy Force
Dr. Alice Goodman
Dr. Kirsten Hailstone
Dr. Gary L. Modrcin
Dr. Ana Nemec
Dr. Kevin Ng
Dr. Matthew Raleigh
Dr. Erin Ribka
Dr. Curt Ritchie
Dr. Kelly Saverino
Dr. Amy J. Somrak
Dr. Jennifer Tjepkema
Dr. Ignacio Velazquez-Urgel
Equine Credentials
Dr. Travis Henry
CHAIR
Dr. Nicole du Toit
Dr. Rob Pascoe
Dr. Jennifer E. Rawlinson
Small Animal Examination Committee
Dr. Brenda Mulherin
CHAIR
Dr. Alex Adrian
Dr. Sam Babbitt
Dr. Kris Bannon
Dr. Angelica Bebel
Dr. Kate Block
Dr. Ann Bolek
Dr. Angela Briggs
Dr. Heather L. Duncan
Dr. Emily Edstrom, Past Chair
Dr. Matthew Evans
Dr. Kristina Feigin
Dr. Lisa Fink, Past Chair
Dr. Kevin Haggerty
Dr. Kirk Herrmann
Dr. Naomi Hoyer, Past Chair
Dr. Michael Jennings, Past Chair
Dr. Katherine Kling
Dr. Chad Lothamer, Chair Designate
Dr. Scott E. MacGee
Dr. Jennifer Montebello
Dr. Erich Rachwitz
Dr. Jessica Riehl
Dr. Amy Rossi
Dr. Chris Sauve
Dr. Chris Snyder, Past Chair
Dr. Cindy Vaca
Dr. Kendall Taney, Past Chair
AVDC® OMFS Fellowship Oversight
Dr. Sandra Manfra Maretta
CHAIR
Dr. Ana Castejon Gonzalez
Dr. Santiago Peralta
Dr. Alexander M. Reiter
Dr. Bonnie Shope – Board Liason
OMFS Founding Fellows
Dr. Boaz Arzi
Dr. Randy Boudrieau
Dr. Nadine Fiani
Dr. Colin E. Harvey
Dr. Gary C. Lantz
Dr. John R. Lewis
Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta
Dr. Santiago Peralta
Dr. Alexander M. Reiter
Dr. Mark M. Smith
Dr. Christopher J. Snyder
Dr. Jason W. Soukup
Dr. Peter Southerden
Dr. Frank J. M. Verstraete
Small Animal Training Support Committee (TSC)
Dr. Danielle Mendelsohn
CHAIR
Dr. Molly Angel
Dr. Michael Balke
Dr. Williana Basuki
Dr. Angela Briggs
Dr. Laura Canever
Dr. Diane S. CarleDr. Han Chia
Dr. Daniel Clayton
Dr. Danny DeRose
Dr. Brian Hewitt
Dr. Lorraine Hiscox
Dr. Jessica Johnson
Dr. Mallor Kanwal
Dr. Maria Littles
Dr. Crystal Loh
Dr. Roxane MacLellan
Dr. Todd McCoy
Dr. Regan Morris
Dr. Mary Jane Redman
Dr. Adriana Regelado
Dr. Kristin Iglesias Scott
Dr. Alice M. Sievers, Past Chair
Dr. Margaret Smith
Dr. Curtis A. Stiles
Dr. Amy Thompson
Zoo & Wildlife Oversight
Dr. Douglas Winter
CHAIR
Dr. Clarence Sitzman
Dr. Nadine Fiani
Dr. Ed Eisner
Dr. Steve Holmstrom
Zoo & Wildlife Dentistry Certificate Holders
Dr. Kristin M. Bannon
Dr. Jan E. Bellows
Dr. David E. Clarke
Dr. Stephen V. Coles
Dr. Edward R. Eisner
Dr. Roberto Fecchio
Dr. Nadine Fiani
Dr. Barron P. Hall
Dr. Steven E. Holmstrom
Dr. Loic F.J. Legendre
Dr. Michael Lowder
Dr. Clarence G. Sitzman
Residency Program Administration Committee
Dr. Curtis Stiles
CHAIR
Dr. Molly Angel
Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt
Dr. M.J. Redman
Dr. Scott MacGee, Past Chair
Dr. Danielle Mendelsohn
Dr. Kristin Scott
Dr. Alice Sievers
Dr. Travis Henry
Dr. Ellen Lowery
DIRECTOR
Dr. Jamie G. Anderson
Dr. Mary Berg
Dr. Lisa Fink
Dr. William V. Krug
Dr. Helena Kuntsi
Dr. Matthew Lemmons
Dr. Ana Nemec
Dr. Alexander M. Reiter
Dr. Laurie Serfilippi
Equine Training Support (TSS)
Dr. Jeffrey D Reiswig
CHAIR
Dr. Cleet Griffin
Dr. Apryle Horbal
Dr. Leah Limone
Dr. Nicole Pusterla
Equine Examination
Dr. Richard Tanner
CHAIR
Dr. Robert Baratt
Dr. James Carmalt
Dr. Cleet Griffin
Dr. Louise Marron
Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Dr. Molly Rice, Past Chair
Residency Education Committee
Dr. Nadine Fiani
CHAIR
Dr. Williana Basuki
Dr. Jerzy Gawor
Dr. Alexander Geddes
Dr. Olivia James
Dr. Milinda LommerDr. Amelie McAndrews
Dr. Ana NemecDr. Kevin Ng
Dr. Lindsey Schneider
Dr. Chris Smithson
Dr. Christopher Snyder
Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera
OMFS Fellowship Exam Committee
Dr. Kendall Taney
CHAIR
Dr. Nadine Fiani
Dr. Christopher Snyder