the Veterinary Dental Forum

The 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 Veterinary Dental Forum is hosted by a combination of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, and the American Veterinary Dental College. The Veterinary Dental Forum is not only the largest veterinary dental conference but also the longest continually running meeting of its type. The Veterinary Dental Forum 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 Veterinary Dental Forum is held annually at a new location to allow regular attendees a chance to see various sites and locations around our great country.  This also provides an opportunity to be educated, entertained, and do some sight-seeing. The Grand Opening Reception of the exhibit hall gives everyone a chance to get to know each other in a more relaxed atmosphere.  In an educational setting, a featured keynote speaker addresses all attendees on a specific topic in veterinary dentistry. In addition, the forum is well known for its annual Fun Run/Walk.  

The Veterinary Dental Forum provides an Exhibit Hall containing booths with the most recent texts, instruments, equipment, and supplies of dental organizations around the world.  

The Veterinary Dental Forum offers many levels of dentistry in an attempt to target the interests and abilities of as many of the attendees as possible.

Continuing Education
*The Veterinary Dental Forum is co-sponsored by the American Veterinary Dental College, a recognized veterinary specialty organization of the American Veterinary Medical Association through its Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS). The Mission statement of the AVMA/ABVS reads, "The American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes and encourages the development of recognized veterinary specialty organizations (RVSOs) promoting advanced levels of competency in well-defined areas of study or practice categories, to provide the public with exceptional veterinary service.