The performance of veterinary dentistry and oral medicine and surgery is part of the practice of veterinary medicine...

The American Association of Equine Practitioners' board of directors has approved a revised position on equine dentistry.

The American Veterinary Dental College, AVMA, and American Animal Hospital Association state that dental cleanings should be performed under

Equine dentistry has become one of the newest veterinary specialties to be recognized by the AVMA.

An Oklahoma bill signed into law April 16 by the governor establishes a certification mechanism for "nonveterinary" dental providers.

The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is accepting applications to be considered for a $5,000, one-year research grant.

Dentistry academy seeks grant proposals The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is accepting

Veterinary colleges accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must now include dentistry in their curricula.

Recently defeated legislation in California would have let unsupervised nonveterinarians perform services to remove deposits from pets’ teeth.

Veterinarians now have access to the new position statement called Veterinary Facility Occupational Risks for Pregnant

Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.

An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…

How does the structure, function and autonomy of the Council on Education, which accredits veterinary colleges, differ from the accrediting body for…

Does your sweet pet have sour breath? That odor from your pet’s mouth could signify a serious health risk that could lead to additional problems.

The AVMA has developed a variety of resources for National Pet Dental Health Month in February that also are available year-round to promote dental…

Watch your mailbox for the December issue of JAVMA, which includes a special supplemental issue addressing emerging and practical topics in nutrition…

Dr. Jon Pennell, former chair of the AVMA House Advisory Committee, was elected as the next AVMA treasurer. He begins his term in July 2023.

2021 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments

The Florida VMA held its annual conference from March 17-20 in Orlando. The FVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

The AVMA and Viticus Group, the organization behind the WVC conference, are partnering to offer new continuing education for veterinarians and…

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…

The Veterinary Encouragement Conference wasn’t the first gathering for the DVMoms Facebook group, but the meeting helped solidify existing bonds and…

The 2022 WVC Annual Conference, March 6-9, featured an announcement about a new partnership between the AVMA and Viticus Group, the organization that…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 9, 2022