Expert Dental Care for Pets
Endodontics | Periodontics | Orthodontics | Oral Surgery | Crowns | Restoratives | Oral Radiography
Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists (AVDS) is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for pets across Arizona. With four convenient locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Peoria, and Tucson, our team of board-certified veterinary dental specialists is committed to improving your pet's health and quality of life. From routine dental cleanings to advanced procedures like root canals, oral surgery, and orthodontics, we offer state-of-the-art care tailored to your pet's unique needs. At AVDS, we combine expertise, compassion, and cutting-edge technology to ensure your pet receives the best possible care in a warm, welcoming environment.
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Subscribe to the AVDS Dental Digest
Thoughtful, in-depth insights on the latest advances in dental methods and techniques for general practice veterinarians
AVDS's Dental Digest provides information and free tools you can use in your practice.
Here's a sample:
- Dental Emergencies, including a cheat sheet of types of emergencies, triage procedures, and urgency timeframes
- Spotlight on Advanced Periodontitis, Stages 3 and 4
- Facts About Anesthesia: Discover why a pet’s health, not age, determines anesthesia safety in dental procedures
- Upcoming continuing education (CE)
- Veterinary events
- and much more!
2025 Upcoming Events
CONTINUING EDUCATION - 6 HOURS
11th Annual Dental Extravaganza
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe, 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, Az 85282
Check-in: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
CONTINUING EDUCATION - 2 HOURS
Resect or Radiate: Oral Tumor Treatment Options
Speakers: Michael Balke, DVM, DAVDC, F-OMFS and PetCure Oncology
Location: Tempe, AZ
Check-in: TBD
Time: TBD
Our Lastest Resources For Your Practice
We regularly communicate and share valuable information with the wider veterinary community, be it through lectures, continuing education, written papers, newsletters, or other content.
Please feel free to download any of the following tools for your practice!
Cheat Sheet: Dental Emergencies
Learn what constitutes a true emergency and the accompanying timelines for various dental issues.
Guide: Advanced Periodontal Disease
Discover the characteristics of advanced periodontal disease and the various options for treatment.
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Meet Our Expert Team of Doctors
Michael Balke, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
Ann Bolek, DVM, DAVDC
Lisa Fink, DVM, DAVDC
Jennie Ha, DVM
Paulina Khananisho, DVM
Kevin Malott, DVM
Jennifer Montebello, DVM, DAVDC
Shawna Sawtelle, DVM, DAVDC
Emily Smith, DVM
Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DAVCA
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Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists (AVDS) is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for pets across Arizona. Learn more about us.
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Scottsdale | Gilbert | Peoria | Tucson
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