Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry
Dr. Nossaman has completed the rigorous, 3-year advanced veterinary dental training program and is a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (FAVD).
1 of only 75 veterinarians in the United States!!!
No other veterinary general practitioner (i.e. your regular veterinarian) in the state of Arizona holds this distinction.
A Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is a veterinarian who has been certified by the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry as having demonstrated a special interest in veterinary dentistry as a result of completing the Academy training requirements and having successfully passed the Academy examination.
In North America, designation as a "specialist" in veterinary dentistry is limited to Diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College (DAVDC), who have completed a training program and passed a certification examination that includes a practical examination.
Many AVDC Diplomates are also Fellows of the Academy
The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry was formed to recognize those individuals who dedicate a significant part of their professional activities to the research, instruction and practice of Veterinary Dentistry. The Academy is dedicated to the continued improvement of practice standards and knowledge in Veterinary Dentistry. Fellows of the Academy further these goals by encouraging instruction and research at Veterinary Medical Educational Institutions and by sharing their knowledge and experience with general practitioners through continuing education programs.
Feeling so strongly about the relationship of your pet's oral and systemic health, Dr. Nossaman is continuing her advanced veterinary dental training in a second, more advanced mentor-reviewed dental training program. Dr. Nossaman's training and mentorship was previously provided by Dr. Chris Visser, FAVD, DAVDC and Dr. Curt Coffman, FAVD, DAVDC, veterinary dental specialists at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists.
Now Dr. Nossaman is currently in training and mentored by Dr. Robert Boyd, DAVDC; veterinary dental specialist and owner of Veterinary Dental Services of Houston Texas.
Dr. Robert C. Boyd, DVM
Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College
Past President, American Veterinary Dental Society
Past President, Harris County Veterinary Medical Association (Houston, TX)
Veterinary Dental Services
Houston, TX
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