Members of Dentistry Team Win National Awards
The Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service recently attended the Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF), the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). Two members of the service received awards in recognition of their dedication to the advancement of veterinary dentistry.
Faculty member Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera received the “Jaguar Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research in Companion or Wild Animal Odontology.” This award is given annually to an outstanding person who has contributed greatly through research and/or education of veterinary dentistry in either small or wild animals. Winners are determined by evaluation of letters of support, and criteria may include presentations, seminars, publications, research, promotion of veterinary dentistry, and contributions to veterinary dentistry in general.
Dr. Allison Volk, a third-year dentistry resident, received the award for “Original Research – Greatest Impact” for her study entitled “Prevalence of Antimicrobial Use Among Veterinary Dentists.”
The VDF is hosted by a combination of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, and the AVDF. It was founded in 1987 for the purpose of advancing the knowledge, education, awareness, and skills involved in veterinary dentistry among veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, veterinary staff, and anyone else with an interest in veterinary dentistry. The VDF is the largest veterinary dental conference in the world.
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