With your membership in the American Veterinary Dental Society, you will receive more than our superlative products and services. You will combine forces with professionals who share your interests and challenges, and tap into the vast knowledge base that is the heart of the AVDS. 

Here are some of the benefits that AVDS members enjoy:

• Networking – What other organization provides opportunities for you to rub elbows with the folks who “invented” veterinary dentistry? The AVDS has members with years of experience in veterinary dentistry, as well as many who are just beginning – and like any community, our members are committed to helping each other find solutions.

• Membership Directory – The AVDS Membership Directory contains an abundance of information about our members and the association. Members are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced by state, to help you find a consultant, make a referral or locate a colleague.

• Journal of Veterinary Dentistry - Newly designed and formatted for easier reading, our quarterly publication is the place to read about cutting-edge techniques (with full-color photographs), learn about treatment strategies and new equipment and products, and stay informed about continuing education opportunities in veterinary dentistry. Click here for the most recent issue information.

• Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF) – UPDATED!! AVDS Members receive a 10% discount on registration to the VDF starting in 2009!! You don’t have to look far to find the AVDS influence at the Forum. Our members serve in every capacity – as program planners, presenters and sponsors – to ensure that the Forum is “just what the doctor ordered” for veterinary dentistry professionals. No other venue provides such an extensive array of educational sessions, technical updates, wetlabs and case study presentations, all focused on veterinary dentistry. Click here for listings.

• Exhibition of Dental Products – The exhibition of dental products at the VDF is considered the “best in the business.” Suppliers are eager to exhibit at the Forum, because they know that AVDS professionals are always on the lookout for ways to improve the practice of veterinary dentistry.

• Opportunities To Share Your Experience – Have you developed a technique or treatment strategy that would benefit other veterinary dentistry professionals? AVSD members are encouraged to present innovations and interesting case studies at the VDF, as well as in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry.

• Practice Enhancement – Along with the AVMA and Hills Pet Nutrition, the AVDS sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month each February. As a member of the AVDS, you will receive advanced notification, kits and ideas for expanding your practice into veterinary dentistry.

• Discount from Elsevier – As a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society you have the privilege of receiving 10% off of dentistry, veterinary medicine and health related titles from Elsevier.

• Discount on Scrubs - As a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, you will receive 10% off all purchases from www.AScrubStop.com. They have a list of all members of the AVDS and will verify that you receive your discount.