The Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF) 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 hosted by a combination of the American Veterinary Dental Society, the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and the American Veterinary Dental College. As the largest veterinary dental conference, the VDF strives to provide the best veterinary dental program in the world with the finest lectures and labs from the top experts in the veterinary dental field. 

The VDF is held each year at a new location to allow regular attendees a chance to see various sites and locations around our great country. The 2009 Veterinary Dental Forum will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.   For more information about upcoming Forums, click here. The Veterinary Dental Forum offers something for everyone, from beginner to expert in all areas of veterinary dentistry. 

Veterinary Dental Forum Sessions 

• Fundamental Series - comprehensive lectures comprised of underlying concepts and information crucial to understanding veterinary dentistry
• Intermediate Level - cutting-edge lectures on specific topics to build on your dental knowledge
• Advanced Sessions   - advanced lectures and discussions to stimulate and challenge the established veterinary dentist
• Original Clinical Research - presentations of in-depth clinical research in veterinary dentistry
• Brief Clinical Reports- quick and current information on how veterinary dentistry is being practiced in clinical settings both nationally and globally
• Exotic Animal Dentistry - lectures and presentations on cutting edge dental concepts in everything from alpacas to zebras
• Equine Dentistry - sessions covering the developments in dental procedures and equipment for the horse (and other equine)
• Marketing and Management Series - lectures focused on one of the most important aspects of veterinary dentistry.
• Dental Wet Labs - new dental techniques and equipment are demonstrated and practiced on models in a hands-on fashion.  Small animal and equine labs are offered.
• Dentistry for Technicians - both lectures and laboratories specific for roles of veterinary dental technicians  
• Specialist-in-Training - a program for people who are in one of the two residency type of programs accumulate specialty hours in either surgery, anesthesia or radiology.

For more detailed information about the VDF, visit www.veterinarydentalforum.com.