Meet the Speakers
Dr. Jack Easley
DVM, MS, ABVP, Dipl.AVDC (Equine)
American Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry (Equine)
Jack Easley received a DVM degree from Tuskegee University in 1976. After completing a Large Animal Internship at Oklahoma State University, he served as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Kansas State University from 1978 to 1980 where he completed an Equine Surgical Residency and received a Masters Degree in Surgery.
Dr. Travis Henry
DVM, DipAVDC (Eq)
Dr. Travis Henry grew up in Central Michigan and graduated from Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. In 1996, he started his own practice in Neenah, Wisconsin, and after selling this practice 7 years later he started Midwest Veterinary Dental Services and began to focus solely on veterinary dentistry.
Dr. Astrid Bienert-Zeit
Equine Education Committee EVDC University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Astrid studied Veterinary Medicine in Berlin and Hannover and graduated in 2000. After completing her doctoral thesis she continued with a multi-disciplinary equine education, focusing more and more on soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia and dentistry.
Dr. Brad Tanner
Shareholder, DVM, DAVDC-EQ
Dr. Brad Tanner found his passion for horses at a young age on his family’s farm in Kentucky. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 2001, followed by veterinary school at Auburn University, graduating in 2005.
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He was an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, 1980-1982. In 1982, he was certified as a Diplomate for the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine) and was recertified in 1992, 2002, and 2012. He most recently has become board certified by the American Veterinary Dental College as an equine dental specialist.
For over 40 years, Dr. Easley has lectured extensively on and promoted equine veterinary dentistry throughout the world. He has written hundreds of articles for publication in professional as well as lay equine journals, textbooks, and periodicals. He serves on the editorial review boards for Equine Veterinary Education, Equine Veterinary Journal, and the Veterinary Dental Journal. Dr. Easley is the co-editor and major contributor of Equine Dentistry
Dr. Easley resides in Shelbyville, Kentucky where he owns a private practice emphasizing equine dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, medicine and reproduction. He consults extensively in the areas of dental and maxillofacial surgery and accepts referrals from veterinarians seeking help in these areas.
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During this time, Dr Henry travelled extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Australia teaching basic and advanced dentistry to veterinarians and consulting for Veterinary Dental Products. Dr. Henry completed a dentistry residency at University of California Davis, passing the dentistry boards in 2015, therefore achieving diplomat status with the American Veterinary Dental College. In 2016, he passed his second dentistry board exam with the American Veterinary College, Equine Specialty.
Dr. Henry and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Joshua and Noah, and share their hobby farm with their dogs and chickens. In his spare time, Dr. Henry enjoys fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, spending time with family (especially “Up North”), and working on his antique John Deere tractors.
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She joined the team at the Equine Hospital in Hannover in 2002 and became head of the Department of Equine Dentistry and Sinus Surgery. Astrid is a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC Equine) since 2013.
Her main research interests are clinical investigations on EOTRH, improvement of equine sedation and analgesia during oral and sinus surgery as well as microbiological studies on different sinus diseases.
However, her biggest passion remains teaching veterinary students and veterinarians in equine dentistry.
EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
Member of European Veterinary Dental College
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After graduation Brad completed an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle, the following year became an associate and served as the resident veterinarian for Shadwell farm. Dr. Tanner became a shareholder in the practice in 2012. He is one of very few Board-Certi fi ed Veterinary Dentist ™ and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College.
His ambulatory practice is largely focused on dentistry, Thoroughbred reproduction, neonatal/ foal medicine and herd health. Dr. Tanner has a large referral case load for advanced dentistry and surgical procedures with an interest in sinus disease. He serves on many committees in organized medicine for the AVMA, AAEP, KAEP and College of Veterinary Dentistry. Dr. Tanner is published in both the areas of reproduction and dentistry and frequently lectures at local, national and international scienti fi c meetings.
He is married with two sons and enjoys spending time outside on their farm in Versailles and raising Thoroughbred foals. Away from the farm he enjoys coaching youth baseball/ basketball and attending live sporting events-UK sports, horse racing and baseball games.
https://www.roodandriddle.com/
Dr. Jack Easley
DVM, MS, ABVP, Dipl.AVDC (Equine)
American Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry (Equine)
Jack Easley received a DVM degree from Tuskegee University in 1976. After completing a Large Animal Internship at Oklahoma State University, he served as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Kansas State University from 1978 to 1980 where he completed an Equine Surgical Residency and received a Masters Degree in Surgery.
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He was an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, 1980-1982. In 1982, he was certified as a Diplomate for the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine) and was recertified in 1992, 2002, and 2012. He most recently has become board certified by the American Veterinary Dental College as an equine dental specialist.
For over 40 years, Dr. Easley has lectured extensively on and promoted equine veterinary dentistry throughout the world. He has written hundreds of articles for publication in professional as well as lay equine journals, textbooks, and periodicals. He serves on the editorial review boards for Equine Veterinary Education, Equine Veterinary Journal, and the Veterinary Dental Journal. Dr. Easley is the co-editor and major contributor of Equine Dentistry
Dr. Easley resides in Shelbyville, Kentucky where he owns a private practice emphasizing equine dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, medicine and reproduction. He consults extensively in the areas of dental and maxillofacial surgery and accepts referrals from veterinarians seeking help in these areas.
Dr. Travis Henry
DVM, DipAVDC (Eq)
Dr. Travis Henry grew up in Central Michigan and graduated from Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. In 1996, he started his own practice in Neenah, Wisconsin, and after selling this practice 7 years later he started Midwest Veterinary Dental Services and began to focus solely on veterinary dentistry.
Read more →
During this time, Dr Henry travelled extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Australia teaching basic and advanced dentistry to veterinarians and consulting for Veterinary Dental Products. Dr. Henry completed a dentistry residency at University of California Davis, passing the dentistry boards in 2015, therefore achieving diplomat status with the American Veterinary Dental College. In 2016, he passed his second dentistry board exam with the American Veterinary College, Equine Specialty.
Dr. Henry and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Joshua and Noah, and share their hobby farm with their dogs and chickens. In his spare time, Dr. Henry enjoys fishing, ATVing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, spending time with family (especially “Up North”), and working on his antique John Deere tractors.
Dr. Astrid Bienert-Zeit
Equine Education Committee EVDC University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Astrid studied Veterinary Medicine in Berlin and Hannover and graduated in 2000. After completing her doctoral thesis she continued with a multi-disciplinary equine education, focusing more and more on soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia and dentistry.
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She joined the team at the Equine Hospital in Hannover in 2002 and became head of the Department of Equine Dentistry and Sinus Surgery. Astrid is a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC Equine) since 2013.
Her main research interests are clinical investigations on EOTRH, improvement of equine sedation and analgesia during oral and sinus surgery as well as microbiological studies on different sinus diseases.
However, her biggest passion remains teaching veterinary students and veterinarians in equine dentistry.
EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
Member of European Veterinary Dental College
Dr. Brad Tanner
Shareholder, DVM, DAVDC-EQ
Dr. Brad Tanner found his passion for horses at a young age on his family’s farm in Kentucky. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 2001, followed by veterinary school at Auburn University, graduating in 2005.
Read more →
After graduation Brad completed an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle, the following year became an associate and served as the resident veterinarian for Shadwell farm. Dr. Tanner became a shareholder in the practice in 2012. He is one of very few Board-Certi fi ed Veterinary Dentist ™ and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College.
His ambulatory practice is largely focused on dentistry, Thoroughbred reproduction, neonatal/ foal medicine and herd health. Dr. Tanner has a large referral case load for advanced dentistry and surgical procedures with an interest in sinus disease. He serves on many committees in organized medicine for the AVMA, AAEP, KAEP and College of Veterinary Dentistry. Dr. Tanner is published in both the areas of reproduction and dentistry and frequently lectures at local, national and international scienti fi c meetings.
He is married with two sons and enjoys spending time outside on their farm in Versailles and raising Thoroughbred foals. Away from the farm he enjoys coaching youth baseball/ basketball and attending live sporting events-UK sports, horse racing and baseball games.
https://www.roodandriddle.com/
Dr. Cleet Griffin
Clinical Professor of Equine Field Services
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Dr. Griffin received a DVM degree from Texas A&M University in 1990, after which he entered into general mixed practice as an associate, then worked as a solo ambulatory practitioner for several years prior to accepting his current academic appointment in 2007.
Dr. Henry Tremaine
BVetMed CertES(Soft Tissue) MPhil DipECVS DipEVDC FHEA MRCVS Equine Veterinary Specialist at B&W Equine Veterinary Group (CVS Ltd
Henry graduated from the RVC and after 4 years in practice undertook surgical residency at the University of Edinburgh, with subsequent periods on the faculty at University of Edinburgh, Ohio State University and the University of Bristol.
Dr. Hubert Simhofer
Diplomate of the Equine Branches of the American and European Veterinary Dental Colleges, Swiss (SVPM/ASME) and German (IGFP) Certificates in Equine Dentistry
Hubert graduated from the University of Vienna in Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Following a two year period in a private equine clinic near Vienna, he completed his doctoral thesis in 1996 and returned to the University as an assistant at the Clinic for Surgery where he specialised in Equine Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Amy Grice
VMD, MBA, LLC , Veterinary Business Consulting
Dr. Grice was an ambulatory equine practitioner in the Hudson Valley of New York for over 25 years, and served as the managing partner of the thirteen-doctor equine referral hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. At the end of 2014, she retired from clinical practice to concentrate on veterinary business consulting, and moved her residence to Virginia City, Montana.
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Dr. Griffin is a faculty member of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University where he provides clinical instruction to students and house officer as an ambulatory clinician, and performs classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of equine dentistry. Over the years, Dr. Griffin has also taught numerous continuing education courses in the area of equine dentistry for veterinarians.
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Henry joined B&W Equine Veterinary Group at the beginning of 2017 from the Langford Vets at the University of Bristol where he had been a Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for the 14 years. He was also Head of Equine Clinical Services until 2015, where he was responsible for teaching soft tissue surgery and dentistry to veterinary undergraduates.
Henry is an RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery and Dentistry and his particular interests are upper airway surgery, maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. He has published widely in these fi elds, and lectured and taught at conferences and courses around the world.
Born and educated in Gloucestershire, Henry’s other interests include playing tennis, cycling, skiing, kitesur fi ng and occasional fi eld sports.
https://www.bwequinevets.co.uk/
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In 2013 Hubert became a specialist of the newly formed equine branches of the American and European Dental Colleges. Since 2015 Hubert is associate professor for Equine Surgery in Vienna. In 2020, Hubert set up his own clinic Tierklinik Gaaden.
Hubert has published several studies and clinical articles in peer-reviewed veterinary journals and lectures regularly at national and international courses and conferences on equine dentistry.
https://www.tierklinik-gaaden.at/
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Dr. Grice received her BA in biology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and completed her veterinary education at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She earned her MBA with a concentration in ethical leadership from Marist College School of Management in 2014. Dr. Grice is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, where she served on the Board of Directors from 2015-2018, currently serves on several task forces and committees, and was appointed treasurer for 2021-2023. She is also a member of the AVMA Economic Strategy Committee (2018 – present).
Dr. Cleet Griffin
Clinical Professor of Equine Field Services
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Dr. Griffin received a DVM degree from Texas A&M University in 1990, after which he entered into general mixed practice as an associate, then worked as a solo ambulatory practitioner for several years prior to accepting his current academic appointment in 2007.
Read more →
Dr. Griffin is a faculty member of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University where he provides clinical instruction to students and house officer as an ambulatory clinician, and performs classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of equine dentistry. Over the years, Dr. Griffin has also taught numerous continuing education courses in the area of equine dentistry for veterinarians.
Dr. Henry Tremaine
BVetMed CertES(Soft Tissue) MPhil DipECVS DipEVDC FHEA MRCVS Equine Veterinary Specialist at B&W Equine Veterinary Group (CVS Ltd
Henry graduated from the RVC and after 4 years in practice undertook surgical residency at the University of Edinburgh, with subsequent periods on the faculty at University of Edinburgh, Ohio State University and the University of Bristol.
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Henry joined B&W Equine Veterinary Group at the beginning of 2017 from the Langford Vets at the University of Bristol where he had been a Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for the 14 years. He was also Head of Equine Clinical Services until 2015, where he was responsible for teaching soft tissue surgery and dentistry to veterinary undergraduates.
Henry is an RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery and Dentistry and his particular interests are upper airway surgery, maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. He has published widely in these fi elds, and lectured and taught at conferences and courses around the world.
Born and educated in Gloucestershire, Henry’s other interests include playing tennis, cycling, skiing, kitesur fi ng and occasional fi eld sports.
https://www.bwequinevets.co.uk/
Dr. Hubert Simhofer
Diplomate of the Equine Branches of the American and European Veterinary Dental Colleges, Swiss (SVPM/ASME) and German (IGFP) Certificates in Equine Dentistry
Hubert graduated from the University of Vienna in Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Following a two year period in a private equine clinic near Vienna, he completed his doctoral thesis in 1996 and returned to the University as an assistant at the Clinic for Surgery where he specialised in Equine Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Read more →
In 2013 Hubert became a specialist of the newly formed equine branches of the American and European Dental Colleges. Since 2015 Hubert is associate professor for Equine Surgery in Vienna. In 2020, Hubert set up his own clinic Tierklinik Gaaden.
Hubert has published several studies and clinical articles in peer-reviewed veterinary journals and lectures regularly at national and international courses and conferences on equine dentistry.
https://www.tierklinik-gaaden.at/
Dr. Amy Grice
VMD, MBA, LLC , Veterinary Business Consulting
Dr. Grice was an ambulatory equine practitioner in the Hudson Valley of New York for over 25 years, and served as the managing partner of the thirteen-doctor equine referral hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. At the end of 2014, she retired from clinical practice to concentrate on veterinary business consulting, and moved her residence to Virginia City, Montana.
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Dr. Grice received her BA in biology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and completed her veterinary education at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She earned her MBA with a concentration in ethical leadership from Marist College School of Management in 2014. Dr. Grice is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, where she served on the Board of Directors from 2015-2018, currently serves on several task forces and committees, and was appointed treasurer for 2021-2023. She is also a member of the AVMA Economic Strategy Committee (2018 – present).
Dr. Jim E. Guenther
VM, MBA, MHA, CVPM, CVA, CEPA, CM&AA
Dr. Jim Guenther is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 1970. Upon graduation he was an associate at Randall Veterinary Hospital (owned by Drs. Joe Asheville, NC where he set up an equine/companion animal practice.
Dr. Joao Rodrigues
DVM, PhD
João received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal in 2007. He spent the next two years doing clinical work in Portugal and Spain, mostly with endangered breeds of donkeys (the Mirandês and the Zamorano-leonés donkeys).
Dr. Kirsten Jackson
Veterinary Surgeon, BSc BVMS (hons) PhD, MANZCVS (Equine Dentistry) Dental Vet Equine Veterinary Dentistry
In 2007, Dr Kirsten Jackson completed her veterinary studies at Murdoch University, Western Australia, passing her degree with honours. Immediately after, she worked as an equine veterinarian for just over two years.
Dr. Leah Limone
DVM, Dipl.AVDC (Equine) Northeast Equine Veterinary Dental Services
Dr. Limone earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and her veterinary medical degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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He successfully managed the practice until the mid nineties when the rigors of equine work and his desire to pursue an MBA led to a career change. In the summer of 1999 he graduated from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC with a dual degree (MBA/MHA). As part of his course work Dr. Guenther laid the foundation for an Emergency/Critical Care 24/7 facility in Asheville, and at the same time he joined Brakke Consulting, Inc.
Dr. Guenther is presently a principle in Strategic Veterinary Consulting, Inc. (SVC). Dr. Guenther and the other members of SVC offer a full range of practice management, marketing, and valuation services to veterinarians. Dr. Guenther's main focus in practice management has been practice valuation, financial analysis, and practice operations. In late 2012 he became a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). In 2014 he became a certified analyst in Mergers and Acquisitions (CM&AA). He has performed over twenty-five full valuations and an equal number of feasibility analyses for buyers. He has done several divorce valuations and was an expert witness in a partnership dissolution.
In 2008 Dr. Guenther reentered the practice ownership ranks by starting two veterinary practices. In 2014 he consolidated the practices into one location and is the chief medical officer and owner for Beacon Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Guenther has over 40 years of clinical and ownership experience.
https://strategicveterinaryconsulting.com/about/
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He has conducted many workshops focused on donkeys health and welfare. During this same period he developed his interest, knowledge and skills in veterinary dentistry. In 2009, he began his PhD program focusing on research in the field of donkey dentistry in collaboration with the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro and at Complutense University of Madrid
João is also a former partner and board member of the Portuguese Society of Veterinary Dentistry, and he is classified as an Expert in Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery by the Complutense University of Madrid. João is a guest trainer in several international projects focused on improving the welfare of working equids in Portugal, Spain, Morocco (American Fondouk) and Mexico.
As a result of his research work, João has attended some of the most relevant national and international conferences in his research field, and he is also the author of scientific papers in the field of donkey dentistry.
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
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During this time, she treated a wide variety of cases, allowing her to gain a broad knowledge of equine veterinary medicine and surgery. Dr Kirsten Jackson did most of the dentistry work at the practice and quickly realised it was a huge area of often undiagnosed pain in horses. This led her to complete numerous courses in equine dentistry and develop a keen interest in the subject.
In 2010, Dr Kirsten Jackson started ‘Dental Vet’ as she could see there was a genuine need in Western Australia for quality dental care. In 2012, she became one of only a few veterinarians across Australia and New Zealand to achieve Australia’s highest qualification in equine dentistry. After extensive examination, she became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Equine Dentistry.
In 2013 Dr Jackson began her research, trying to fi nd a cause and treatment/ management for equine peripheral dental caries (tooth decay), which was very prevalent in Western Australia. After 8 years and 7 publications in leading international journals she was awarded her PhD from the University of Western Australia. Through the research they were able to fi nd numerous risk factors and were able to show that through removal of those risk factors, the condition could be cured in many cases. Links to the publications can be found under ‘Research and Lecturing’. She is passionate about furthering the field of equine dentistry and is continuing her research so we can help not only our own patients here, but horses all around the world.
Dr Kirsten Jackson is passionate about equine dentistry and continued her education, having completed numerous courses in advanced horse dentistry, worldwide. She travels the world to spend time with and learn from veterinary dental specialists who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in equine dentistry. She also collaborates with human dentists to help progress what is possible in her equine patients. Dr Jackson is passionate about bringing this knowledge back to Western Australia to ensure horses here are provided with the very best care and up-to- date techniques and equipment the world has to offer. Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering for the animal charity Animal Aid Abroad.
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Following graduation from veterinary school, she completed an internship in medicine and surgery at New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center in Dover, NH. She then joined a mixed practice in Connecticut that focused on advanced dentistry, and her interest was sparked.
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Limone returned home and has been a general equine practitioner on the north shore and southern New Hampshire since 2009. Her caseload and interest has become increasingly focused on dentistry over that time, and she began working on a fellowship in equine dentistry with the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD) in 2010. There are currently only 6 veterinarians worldwide who have accomplished this level of professional achievement. In 2014, the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) established a formal equine dentistry residency program for specialty board certification. Dr. Limone transitioned from working towards the fellowship to pursuing requirements for the residency program with the goal being to attain board certification (equine veterinary dentist) in the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). In 2018 Dr. Limone completed the residency program, fulfilling caseload and publication requirements, as well as passing both written and practical exams to become a diplomate of the AVDC for equine specialty
Dr. Limone is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the veterinary profession's premier organization for the scientific advancement of equine veterinary medicine and professional support. She also serves on the Welfare and Public Policy Advisory Committee for AAEP. Dr. Limone is an active member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), serving as Treasurer in 2018 and also serves on their Legislative Committee. She is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) which promotes and advances veterinary dentistry in general and is currently expanding to establish equine dentistry as a recognized practice specialty. Dr. Limone regularly attends continuing education events focusing on this rapidly advancing facet of veterinary medicine. Dr. Limone also enjoys volunteering with spay/neuter surgeries for the MSPCA at Nevins Farm.
Dr. Limone holds licenses to practice veterinary medicine in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Florida
Dr. Jim E. Guenther
VM, MBA, MHA, CVPM, CVA, CEPA, CM&AA
Dr. Jim Guenther is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 1970. Upon graduation he was an associate at Randall Veterinary Hospital (owned by Drs. Joe Asheville, NC where he set up an equine/companion animal practice.
Read more →
He successfully managed the practice until the mid nineties when the rigors of equine work and his desire to pursue an MBA led to a career change. In the summer of 1999 he graduated from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC with a dual degree (MBA/MHA). As part of his course work Dr. Guenther laid the foundation for an Emergency/Critical Care 24/7 facility in Asheville, and at the same time he joined Brakke Consulting, Inc.
Dr. Guenther is presently a principle in Strategic Veterinary Consulting, Inc. (SVC). Dr. Guenther and the other members of SVC offer a full range of practice management, marketing, and valuation services to veterinarians. Dr. Guenther's main focus in practice management has been practice valuation, financial analysis, and practice operations. In late 2012 he became a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). In 2014 he became a certified analyst in Mergers and Acquisitions (CM&AA). He has performed over twenty-five full valuations and an equal number of feasibility analyses for buyers. He has done several divorce valuations and was an expert witness in a partnership dissolution.
In 2008 Dr. Guenther reentered the practice ownership ranks by starting two veterinary practices. In 2014 he consolidated the practices into one location and is the chief medical officer and owner for Beacon Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Guenther has over 40 years of clinical and ownership experience.
https://strategicveterinaryconsulting.com/about/
Dr. Joao Rodrigues
DVM, PhD
João received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal in 2007. He spent the next two years doing clinical work in Portugal and Spain, mostly with endangered breeds of donkeys (the Mirandês and the Zamorano-leonés donkeys).
Read more →
He has conducted many workshops focused on donkeys health and welfare. During this same period he developed his interest, knowledge and skills in veterinary dentistry. In 2009, he began his PhD program focusing on research in the field of donkey dentistry in collaboration with the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro and at Complutense University of Madrid
João is also a former partner and board member of the Portuguese Society of Veterinary Dentistry, and he is classified as an Expert in Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery by the Complutense University of Madrid. João is a guest trainer in several international projects focused on improving the welfare of working equids in Portugal, Spain, Morocco (American Fondouk) and Mexico.
As a result of his research work, João has attended some of the most relevant national and international conferences in his research field, and he is also the author of scientific papers in the field of donkey dentistry.
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
Dr. Kirsten Jackson
Veterinary Surgeon, BSc BVMS (hons) PhD, MANZCVS (Equine Dentistry) Dental Vet Equine Veterinary Dentistry
In 2007, Dr Kirsten Jackson completed her veterinary studies at Murdoch University, Western Australia, passing her degree with honours. Immediately after, she worked as an equine veterinarian for just over two years.
Read more →
During this time, she treated a wide variety of cases, allowing her to gain a broad knowledge of equine veterinary medicine and surgery. Dr Kirsten Jackson did most of the dentistry work at the practice and quickly realised it was a huge area of often undiagnosed pain in horses. This led her to complete numerous courses in equine dentistry and develop a keen interest in the subject.
In 2010, Dr Kirsten Jackson started ‘Dental Vet’ as she could see there was a genuine need in Western Australia for quality dental care. In 2012, she became one of only a few veterinarians across Australia and New Zealand to achieve Australia’s highest qualification in equine dentistry. After extensive examination, she became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Equine Dentistry.
In 2013 Dr Jackson began her research, trying to fi nd a cause and treatment/ management for equine peripheral dental caries (tooth decay), which was very prevalent in Western Australia. After 8 years and 7 publications in leading international journals she was awarded her PhD from the University of Western Australia. Through the research they were able to fi nd numerous risk factors and were able to show that through removal of those risk factors, the condition could be cured in many cases. Links to the publications can be found under ‘Research and Lecturing’. She is passionate about furthering the field of equine dentistry and is continuing her research so we can help not only our own patients here, but horses all around the world.
Dr Kirsten Jackson is passionate about equine dentistry and continued her education, having completed numerous courses in advanced horse dentistry, worldwide. She travels the world to spend time with and learn from veterinary dental specialists who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in equine dentistry. She also collaborates with human dentists to help progress what is possible in her equine patients. Dr Jackson is passionate about bringing this knowledge back to Western Australia to ensure horses here are provided with the very best care and up-to- date techniques and equipment the world has to offer. Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering for the animal charity Animal Aid Abroad.
Dr. Leah Limone
DVM, Dipl.AVDC (Equine) Northeast Equine Veterinary Dental Services
Dr. Limone earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and her veterinary medical degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Following graduation from veterinary school, she completed an internship in medicine and surgery at New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center in Dover, NH. She then joined a mixed practice in Connecticut that focused on advanced dentistry, and her interest was sparked.
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Limone returned home and has been a general equine practitioner on the north shore and southern New Hampshire since 2009. Her caseload and interest has become increasingly focused on dentistry over that time, and she began working on a fellowship in equine dentistry with the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD) in 2010. There are currently only 6 veterinarians worldwide who have accomplished this level of professional achievement. In 2014, the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) established a formal equine dentistry residency program for specialty board certification. Dr. Limone transitioned from working towards the fellowship to pursuing requirements for the residency program with the goal being to attain board certification (equine veterinary dentist) in the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). In 2018 Dr. Limone completed the residency program, fulfilling caseload and publication requirements, as well as passing both written and practical exams to become a diplomate of the AVDC for equine specialty
Dr. Limone is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the veterinary profession's premier organization for the scientific advancement of equine veterinary medicine and professional support. She also serves on the Welfare and Public Policy Advisory Committee for AAEP. Dr. Limone is an active member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), serving as Treasurer in 2018 and also serves on their Legislative Committee. She is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) which promotes and advances veterinary dentistry in general and is currently expanding to establish equine dentistry as a recognized practice specialty. Dr. Limone regularly attends continuing education events focusing on this rapidly advancing facet of veterinary medicine. Dr. Limone also enjoys volunteering with spay/neuter surgeries for the MSPCA at Nevins Farm.
Dr. Limone holds licenses to practice veterinary medicine in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Florida
Dr. Lynn Caldwell
Silverton Equine Veterinary Services
Lynn Caldwell, DVM, a 1993 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, owns Silverton Equine Veterinary Services in Silverton, Oregon.
Dr. Manfred Stoll
DVM, FNCED, Dipl.EVDC(Equine)
Manfred Stoll graduated 1990 from the University Giessen. After a time in the pulmonary lab at Michigan State University 1991, he started his general equine practice Dec. 1991. Since 2001, his equine clinic has been focusing on dentistry.
Dr. Molly Rice
DVM, Dipl.AVDC (Equine) Midwest Veterinary Dental Services
Dr. Rice graduated from veterinary school in 2003 from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She performed a year long internship at Wisconsin Equine Clinic, where her interest in dentistry started.
Dr.Neil Townsend
MSc BVSc Cert ES (Soft Tissue) DipECVS DipEVDC (Equine) MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery European Specialist in Equine Dentistry Veterinary Surgeon
Neil is originally from Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and qualified from Bristol University in 2004 and after a brief period in mixed practice, embarked on an equine career starting at Liverpool University as an intern, followed by a surgery residency at Edinburgh University.
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Her professional focus is equine dentistry, and she's served on the American Associate of Equine Practitioners’ Equine Dentistry Committee as a member and chairperson. She frequently speaks on the subject of equine dental care.
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Between 2005 and 2007 he developed a new extraction technique (Transbuccal Screw extraction acc. to Stoll) that was presented at the AAEP Convention in Orlando Dec 2007. He is co-author of the German Textbook, Equine dentistry: “Vogt, Lehrbuch der Zahnheilkunde beim Pferd “. In 2010, he qualified as “Horse dental practitioner acc. IGFP” (International Association for improvement of the masticatory system of the horse). Since 2012, he is a Veterinary Specialist for Equine Dentistry (LTK Hessen) and 2014 his clinic got approved as teaching facility (LTK Hessen) for Equine Dentistry. He became a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC equine) and a Fellow member of the Nordic College of Equine Dentistry (NCED) 2018. He lectures at national and international congresses and is involved in dental CE programs. His main focus is endodontic and restorative dental therapy and minimally invasive dental surgery.
http://www.pferdepraxis-stoll.de/
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She joined an equine ambulatory practice in the Madison area following her internship. She continued to expand her knowledge of dentistry, and eventually started working with Dr. Travis Henry at Midwest Equine Services (now Midwest Veterinary Dental Services) in 2009. She became an equine Advanced Standing candidate of the American Veterinary Dentistry College in 2015, and successfully became board certified in equine dentistry in 2018. In addition to her equine dental practice, she enjoys teaching owners, veterinary students, and other veterinarians about equine dentistry. She and her husband share their home with two Springer spaniels and two cats. They love to travel, camp, and fish in their free time.
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He then re-joined the Equine Hospital at Liverpool University in 2010 and has attained European Diplomas in both Equine Surgery and Equine Dentistry.
Neil enjoys all aspects of equine surgery but has particular interests in minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, colic surgery and upper respiratory tract surgery. He is particularly passionate about equine dentistry and lectures nationally and internationally on this subject. He is a BEVA Council member and Trustee of BEVA.
Away from work Neil has a young family to entertain but any free time is likely to be spent outdoors. He is an avid rugby follower of both Ulster and Worcester but is sadly retired from playing.
https://www.tceh.co.uk/index.html
Dr. Lynn Caldwell
Silverton Equine Veterinary Services
Lynn Caldwell, DVM, a 1993 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, owns Silverton Equine Veterinary Services in Silverton, Oregon.
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Her professional focus is equine dentistry, and she's served on the American Associate of Equine Practitioners’ Equine Dentistry Committee as a member and chairperson. She frequently speaks on the subject of equine dental care.
Dr. Manfred Stoll
DVM, FNCED, Dipl.EVDC(Equine)
Manfred Stoll graduated 1990 from the University Giessen. After a time in the pulmonary lab at Michigan State University 1991, he started his general equine practice Dec. 1991. Since 2001, his equine clinic has been focusing on dentistry.
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Between 2005 and 2007 he developed a new extraction technique (Transbuccal Screw extraction acc. to Stoll) that was presented at the AAEP Convention in Orlando Dec 2007. He is co-author of the German Textbook, Equine dentistry: “Vogt, Lehrbuch der Zahnheilkunde beim Pferd “. In 2010, he qualified as “Horse dental practitioner acc. IGFP” (International Association for improvement of the masticatory system of the horse). Since 2012, he is a Veterinary Specialist for Equine Dentistry (LTK Hessen) and 2014 his clinic got approved as teaching facility (LTK Hessen) for Equine Dentistry. He became a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC equine) and a Fellow member of the Nordic College of Equine Dentistry (NCED) 2018. He lectures at national and international congresses and is involved in dental CE programs. His main focus is endodontic and restorative dental therapy and minimally invasive dental surgery.
http://www.pferdepraxis-stoll.de/
Dr. Molly Rice
DVM, Dipl.AVDC (Equine) Midwest Veterinary Dental Services
Dr. Rice graduated from veterinary school in 2003 from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She performed a year long internship at Wisconsin Equine Clinic, where her interest in dentistry started.
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She joined an equine ambulatory practice in the Madison area following her internship. She continued to expand her knowledge of dentistry, and eventually started working with Dr. Travis Henry at Midwest Equine Services (now Midwest Veterinary Dental Services) in 2009. She became an equine Advanced Standing candidate of the American Veterinary Dentistry College in 2015, and successfully became board certified in equine dentistry in 2018. In addition to her equine dental practice, she enjoys teaching owners, veterinary students, and other veterinarians about equine dentistry. She and her husband share their home with two Springer spaniels and two cats. They love to travel, camp, and fish in their free time.
Dr.Neil Townsend
MSc BVSc Cert ES (Soft Tissue) DipECVS DipEVDC (Equine) MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery European Specialist in Equine Dentistry Veterinary Surgeon
Neil is originally from Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and qualified from Bristol University in 2004 and after a brief period in mixed practice, embarked on an equine career starting at Liverpool University as an intern, followed by a surgery residency at Edinburgh University.
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He then re-joined the Equine Hospital at Liverpool University in 2010 and has attained European Diplomas in both Equine Surgery and Equine Dentistry.
Neil enjoys all aspects of equine surgery but has particular interests in minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, colic surgery and upper respiratory tract surgery. He is particularly passionate about equine dentistry and lectures nationally and internationally on this subject. He is a BEVA Council member and Trustee of BEVA.
Away from work Neil has a young family to entertain but any free time is likely to be spent outdoors. He is an avid rugby follower of both Ulster and Worcester but is sadly retired from playing.
https://www.tceh.co.uk/index.html
Dr. Oliver Liyou
BVSc (Hons1) MANZCVSC (Eq Dent)
Oliver graduated from University of Qld, Australia in 1993 with 1st class honours and is the principal veterinarian and owner of EVDS which he started in 2002. He has 3 adult boys, a wonderful fiancé , and lives on a 60 - acre property with horses, cattle and his business, in South Grafton, northern NSW, Australia.
Dr. Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Dr. Peter Weinstein attended Cornell University undergraduate and the University of Illinois to receive his DVM. After graduation, he worked as an associate for three years before opening his practice. While he was managing and practicing full time, he attended University of Redlands to receive his MBA.
Dr. Robert Baratt
Salem Valley Equine Clinic
Dr. Baratt graduated from the Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 after obtaining a Master’s degree in Pathology. He founded Salem Valley Equine Clinic in 1983, and the equine practice eventually expanded to include companion animals, Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic, in 1992.
Dr. Scott Marx
DVM
Dr. Scott Marx, originally from Wisconsin, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981, with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He then served as an Army officer and paratrooper in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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Having grown up around horses, Oliver has a passion for helping owners to help their horses and enjoys all equine vet work – despite focusing on dentistry.
On top of being a full - time equine veterinarian, Oliver has hosted equine dentistry training workshops fo r over 860 equine vets from all states of Australia and 5 continents. He was the first Australian vet to sit and pass Australian and New Zealand College Membership exams in Equine Dentistry in 2007.
He has authored several scientific papers and lectured o n equine dentistry in most states of Australia, at AVA, EVA, Science Week Functions, to vets in China, along with writing many articles for horse magazines to raise awareness of welfare in horses.
Oliver has co - designed many equine dental instruments inc luding the porta - safe - stocks trailer, which has been supplied to over 85 vets in all states of Australia. He developed his own brand of dental instruments and launched the EVDS webstore in 2005 to service the need for quality equine vet dentistry instrumen ts and tips.
He prides himself on running one of the few equine dental supply businesses in the world which does NOT supply equine dental equipment to non - veterinarians.
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As a result of the MBA, he was able to relocate, expand and sell his practice to a corporate consolidator. Politically, he served as President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association and President for VetPartners, the national consultants association.
In the veterinary industry, he acted as Medical Director overseeing the Claims Department for Veterinary Pet Insurance. Dr. Weinstein provides small business and corporate consulting via his company, PAW Consulting.
He was the 2018 Speaker of the Year for the Western Veterinary Conference Practice Management Section. And is the Chair of the Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee of the AVMA. He co-authored with Michael E Gerber, “The EMyth Veterinarian- Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It”. On top of all that, Dr. Weinstein is the Executive Director for the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.
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He developed a keen interest in dentistry, and is the first veterinarian to obtain Fellowship in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (FAVD) in both small animal and equine dentistry. In 2013, Dr. Baratt achieved Diplomate status with the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), Equine Speciality. In 2016, he achieved Diplomate status with the American Veterinary Dental College, Small Animal
Dr. Baratt travels extensively to instruct fellow veterinarians and veterinary students in both small animal and equine dentistry with lectures and hand-on wetlabs.
http://www.salemvalleyvet.com/
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During this time he became a sky diving jumpmaster and instructor, earned a black belt in Kung Fu, and raced motorcycles. Dr. Marx left the Army and attended the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. Dr Marx became a partner in a mixed animal practice in Bailey, CO, mainly focusing on large animals where he developed an interest in equine dentistry.
He started Advance Equine Dentistry in March 2000, and has practiced equine dentistry almost exclusively for the last 16 years. Dr. Marx also volunteers dental services to the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation which typically entails extractions and root canal therapy on lions, tigers, bears, etc. Dr. Marx conducts equine dentistry seminars and lectures for veterinarians and veterinary students in the U.S., Caribbean, Canada, and Australia (he is also licensed there).
Dr. Marx is a consultant for a large veterinary dental instrument company, served on the American Association of Equine Practitioners Dentistry Committee, and the Equine Dentistry Regulations Committee for the Colorado Board of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Marx lives in Parker with his Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Bernie and Clyde.
https://advanceequinedentistry.com/dr-scott-marx
Dr. Oliver Liyou
BVSc (Hons1) MANZCVSC (Eq Dent)
Oliver graduated from University of Qld, Australia in 1993 with 1st class honours and is the principal veterinarian and owner of EVDS which he started in 2002. He has 3 adult boys, a wonderful fiancé , and lives on a 60 - acre property with horses, cattle and his business, in South Grafton, northern NSW, Australia.
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Having grown up around horses, Oliver has a passion for helping owners to help their horses and enjoys all equine vet work – despite focusing on dentistry.
On top of being a full - time equine veterinarian, Oliver has hosted equine dentistry training workshops fo r over 860 equine vets from all states of Australia and 5 continents. He was the first Australian vet to sit and pass Australian and New Zealand College Membership exams in Equine Dentistry in 2007.
He has authored several scientific papers and lectured o n equine dentistry in most states of Australia, at AVA, EVA, Science Week Functions, to vets in China, along with writing many articles for horse magazines to raise awareness of welfare in horses.
Oliver has co - designed many equine dental instruments inc luding the porta - safe - stocks trailer, which has been supplied to over 85 vets in all states of Australia. He developed his own brand of dental instruments and launched the EVDS webstore in 2005 to service the need for quality equine vet dentistry instrumen ts and tips.
He prides himself on running one of the few equine dental supply businesses in the world which does NOT supply equine dental equipment to non - veterinarians.
Dr. Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Dr. Peter Weinstein attended Cornell University undergraduate and the University of Illinois to receive his DVM. After graduation, he worked as an associate for three years before opening his practice. While he was managing and practicing full time, he attended University of Redlands to receive his MBA.
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As a result of the MBA, he was able to relocate, expand and sell his practice to a corporate consolidator. Politically, he served as President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association and President for VetPartners, the national consultants association.
In the veterinary industry, he acted as Medical Director overseeing the Claims Department for Veterinary Pet Insurance. Dr. Weinstein provides small business and corporate consulting via his company, PAW Consulting.
He was the 2018 Speaker of the Year for the Western Veterinary Conference Practice Management Section. And is the Chair of the Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee of the AVMA. He co-authored with Michael E Gerber, “The EMyth Veterinarian- Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It”. On top of all that, Dr. Weinstein is the Executive Director for the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Robert Baratt
Salem Valley Equine Clinic
Dr. Baratt graduated from the Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 after obtaining a Master’s degree in Pathology. He founded Salem Valley Equine Clinic in 1983, and the equine practice eventually expanded to include companion animals, Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic, in 1992.
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He developed a keen interest in dentistry, and is the first veterinarian to obtain Fellowship in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (FAVD) in both small animal and equine dentistry. In 2013, Dr. Baratt achieved Diplomate status with the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), Equine Speciality. In 2016, he achieved Diplomate status with the American Veterinary Dental College, Small Animal
Dr. Baratt travels extensively to instruct fellow veterinarians and veterinary students in both small animal and equine dentistry with lectures and hand-on wetlabs.
http://www.salemvalleyvet.com/
Dr. Scott Marx
DVM
Dr. Scott Marx, originally from Wisconsin, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981, with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He then served as an Army officer and paratrooper in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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During this time he became a sky diving jumpmaster and instructor, earned a black belt in Kung Fu, and raced motorcycles. Dr. Marx left the Army and attended the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. Dr Marx became a partner in a mixed animal practice in Bailey, CO, mainly focusing on large animals where he developed an interest in equine dentistry.
He started Advance Equine Dentistry in March 2000, and has practiced equine dentistry almost exclusively for the last 16 years. Dr. Marx also volunteers dental services to the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation which typically entails extractions and root canal therapy on lions, tigers, bears, etc. Dr. Marx conducts equine dentistry seminars and lectures for veterinarians and veterinary students in the U.S., Caribbean, Canada, and Australia (he is also licensed there).
Dr. Marx is a consultant for a large veterinary dental instrument company, served on the American Association of Equine Practitioners Dentistry Committee, and the Equine Dentistry Regulations Committee for the Colorado Board of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Marx lives in Parker with his Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Bernie and Clyde.
https://advanceequinedentistry.com/dr-scott-marx
Dr. Stephen Galloway
Animal Dental Care Specialists
Dr. Stephen Galloway has practiced veterinary dentistry for over 20 years, and he is one of six Veterinary Dentistry Specialists with board certi fi cation in both large and small animal dentistry. In addition to cats, dogs, and horses, his practice experience includes other species such as pocket pets, farm animals, and exotic/zoo animals.
Dr. Apryle Horbal
VetNOW TeleHealth
Apryle Horbal is a board-certified specialist in equine dentistry and oral surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. She also founded VetNOW TeleHealth in 2017 to address specific needs and shortages for veterinary services locally, regionally, and around the world, and is a recognized leader in the veterinary virtual carefield.
Dr. Alex Thiemann
MA, Vet MB, Cert EP, MRCVS
Alex qualified from Cambridge in 1989 and worked in mixed and equine practice where she gained the Certificate in Equine Practice . She joined the Sanctuary in 1997 and is senior veterinary surgeon.
Dr James Carmalt
MA, VetMB, MVetSc, PhD, FRCVS, Dipl.ABVP, Dipl.AVDC, Dipl.ACVSMR, Dipl.ACVS Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. James Carmalt graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1998 and then completed an internship in large animal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
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Dr. Galloway grew up in Memphis. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986 and served as a US Army Infantry officer before entering the veterinary profession. He is proud to be a veteran, whose military awards include the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Path finder Badge, and Ranger Tab. Following military service, Dr. Stephen attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM in 1996. He practiced in the Texas Panhandle before returning home to the Midsouth and opening Animal Care Hospital in Oakland, TN in March 2001. Seeing the impact of oral healthcare upon the systemic health and well-being of his patients motivated Dr. Galloway to seek specialty training in dentistry and orofacial surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College with board-certification in both the Small Animal and the Equine Specialties and is also an Equine Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry.
Dr. Stephen actively promotes professional veterinary oral healthcare as part of overall patient healthcare. He has taught at universities and veterinary meetings internationally, as well as conducted research and authored articles in textbooks and peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Stephen is a past-President of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and is currently President of the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. He was named the TN Practitioner of the Year in 2012 and received the TVMA Distinguished Service Award in 2017.
Dr. Stephen met his wife Dr. Melanie Galloway in vet school. They have a litter of children (triplets), live on a farm in Fayette County, and enjoy outdoor activities.
https://animaldentalcarespecialists.com/about/
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Apryle received her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. She did her internship at Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in large animal medicine, surgery, and ambulatory practice.
Apryle then completed a residency in Equine Dentistry at the University of Edinburgh and is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (Equine Subspecialty)
Outside of VetNOW, Apryle likes to spend time with her horse Wynter. She is an avid skier, enjoys running, and spending time with family.
https://animaldentalcarespecialists.com/about/
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The job involves clinical work and teaching both in the UK and overseas. Alex holds an MSc in International Animal Health from Edinburgh
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
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After working in general mixed practice (Tasmania, Australia), he returned to the WCVM for two back-to-back residencies in equine practice and large animal surgery.
Next, Dr. Carmalt spent one year practising in Australia at an equine specialty practice that focused on thoroughbred broodmare and foal surgery. He returned to Canada in 2007 and joined the WCVM's Department of Large Animal Sciences where he is a tenured full professor.
Dr. Carmalt travels extensively to work in private practices and academic institutions internationally. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research findings at more than two dozen international conferences.
His main areas of research are equine dentistry (specifically temporomandibular joint or TMJ disease) and evidence-based medicine. He holds a PhD (the topic of which was equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID), and is quadruple-boarded (equine practice, equine dentistry, equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, and large animal surgery).
Dr. Stephen Galloway
Animal Dental Care Specialists
Dr. Stephen Galloway has practiced veterinary dentistry for over 20 years, and he is one of six Veterinary Dentistry Specialists with board certi fi cation in both large and small animal dentistry. In addition to cats, dogs, and horses, his practice experience includes other species such as pocket pets, farm animals, and exotic/zoo animals.
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Dr. Galloway grew up in Memphis. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986 and served as a US Army Infantry officer before entering the veterinary profession. He is proud to be a veteran, whose military awards include the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Path finder Badge, and Ranger Tab. Following military service, Dr. Stephen attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM in 1996. He practiced in the Texas Panhandle before returning home to the Midsouth and opening Animal Care Hospital in Oakland, TN in March 2001. Seeing the impact of oral healthcare upon the systemic health and well-being of his patients motivated Dr. Galloway to seek specialty training in dentistry and orofacial surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College with board-certification in both the Small Animal and the Equine Specialties and is also an Equine Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry.
Dr. Stephen actively promotes professional veterinary oral healthcare as part of overall patient healthcare. He has taught at universities and veterinary meetings internationally, as well as conducted research and authored articles in textbooks and peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Stephen is a past-President of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and is currently President of the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. He was named the TN Practitioner of the Year in 2012 and received the TVMA Distinguished Service Award in 2017.
Dr. Stephen met his wife Dr. Melanie Galloway in vet school. They have a litter of children (triplets), live on a farm in Fayette County, and enjoy outdoor activities.
https://animaldentalcarespecialists.com/about/
Dr. Apryle Horbal
VetNOW TeleHealth
Apryle Horbal is a board-certified specialist in equine dentistry and oral surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. She also founded VetNOW TeleHealth in 2017 to address specific needs and shortages for veterinary services locally, regionally, and around the world, and is a recognized leader in the veterinary virtual carefield.
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Apryle received her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. She did her internship at Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in large animal medicine, surgery, and ambulatory practice.
Apryle then completed a residency in Equine Dentistry at the University of Edinburgh and is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (Equine Subspecialty)
Outside of VetNOW, Apryle likes to spend time with her horse Wynter. She is an avid skier, enjoys running, and spending time with family.
https://animaldentalcarespecialists.com/about/
Dr. Alex Thiemann
MA, Vet MB, Cert EP, MRCVS
Alex qualified from Cambridge in 1989 and worked in mixed and equine practice where she gained the Certificate in Equine Practice . She joined the Sanctuary in 1997 and is senior veterinary surgeon.
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The job involves clinical work and teaching both in the UK and overseas. Alex holds an MSc in International Animal Health from Edinburgh
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
Dr James Carmalt
MA, VetMB, MVetSc, PhD, FRCVS, Dipl.ABVP, Dipl.AVDC, Dipl.ACVSMR, Dipl.ACVS Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. James Carmalt graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1998 and then completed an internship in large animal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
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After working in general mixed practice (Tasmania, Australia), he returned to the WCVM for two back-to-back residencies in equine practice and large animal surgery.
Next, Dr. Carmalt spent one year practising in Australia at an equine specialty practice that focused on thoroughbred broodmare and foal surgery. He returned to Canada in 2007 and joined the WCVM's Department of Large Animal Sciences where he is a tenured full professor.
Dr. Carmalt travels extensively to work in private practices and academic institutions internationally. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research findings at more than two dozen international conferences.
His main areas of research are equine dentistry (specifically temporomandibular joint or TMJ disease) and evidence-based medicine. He holds a PhD (the topic of which was equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID), and is quadruple-boarded (equine practice, equine dentistry, equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, and large animal surgery).
Dr Naomi Chiero
DVM
Naomi completed her veterinary degree at Ohio State University, USA in 2011 and went on to complete an Equine Internship at Kendall Road Equine Hospital. She then returned to Ohio State University and for an Equine Ambulatory Internship in 2013.
Dr. Elke Pollaris
MSc, PhD, Dipl.EVDC(Eq)
Elke Pollaris heads the equine dentistry department at the Veterinary Clinics de Morette and de Bosdreef. Elke graduated as a veterinarian from Ghent University in 2014. After an internship, she specialized in equine dentistry at the same university.
Dr Tim Barnett
BSc(Hons) BVM&S MSc CertAVP DipECVS DipEVDC-Eq MRCVS
RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry (Equine)
Rossdales Equine Hospital & Diagnostic Centre
Tim qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2005. After a period in general practice, he joined Rossdales in early 2007, working as an orthopaedic assistant in the Diagnostic Centre.
Dr Palle Brink
DVM, Diplomate ECVS
Palle Brink graduated from the Royal Vet¬er¬inary University, Denmark in 1992, and went on to undertake an equine medicine and surgery internship at Auburn Uni¬versity, Ala¬bama USA. He holds a PhD for his work on OCD lesions in the tarsocrural joint, is a Swedish specialist in equine diseases (Swedish Veterinary Association), and is a Diplomate of ECVS.
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After her internship Dr. Chiero remained as a staff veterinarian and clinical instructor to senior veterinary students and intern veterinarians in ambulatory practice. She completed her residency in Equine Dentistry while at Ohio State University performing both primary care and referral dentistry. She has trained with a dozen other Equine Dental Diplomates across the U.S. as well as in Austria and England. Naomi is currently an associate veterinarian at Equine Veterinary Dental Services in Newark, Ohio, USA. In addition to advanced equine dentistry, she has a growing interest in dental care in zoo and ruminant species.
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She passed her European specialist exam in 2019 and became one of the few certified equine dental specialists in Belgium (Diplomate EVDC Eq). In addition, she completed a PhD in 2021 in which she investigated the effect of cracks in horse teeth.
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He then went on to complete an 18-month internship at the Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, before embarking on a surgical residency at the University of Edinburgh, co-supervised by Rossdales. Tim re-joined the practice in 2014, and prior to working full time in the hospital team he spent time worked in our Hertfordshire practice and then as part of our Newmarket horses in training team.
In 2013 Tim was awarded an MSc with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh for his work on post-operative finding in horses undergoing laryngoplasty (tie-back) for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (laryngeal hemiplegia). In 2015 he attained the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (EVCS).
He was awarded RCVS Specialist status in 2016 and joined the partnership at Rossdales in April 2017. Tim became a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) in 2018, and a clinical director of Rossdales in 2021.
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He has a special interest in sinus surgery and surgical treatment of wry nose. Dr Brink has authored and co-authored influential publications, including "Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses”, “Treatment of horses for a facial or oral fistula" and "Treatment of oromaxillary fistulae in nine standing horses (2002–2006).”
Outside of work Dr Brink enjoys wrestling and handball and is fluent in many languages
Dr Naomi Chiero
DVM
Naomi completed her veterinary degree at Ohio State University, USA in 2011 and went on to complete an Equine Internship at Kendall Road Equine Hospital. She then returned to Ohio State University and for an Equine Ambulatory Internship in 2013.
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After her internship Dr. Chiero remained as a staff veterinarian and clinical instructor to senior veterinary students and intern veterinarians in ambulatory practice. She completed her residency in Equine Dentistry while at Ohio State University performing both primary care and referral dentistry. She has trained with a dozen other Equine Dental Diplomates across the U.S. as well as in Austria and England. Naomi is currently an associate veterinarian at Equine Veterinary Dental Services in Newark, Ohio, USA. In addition to advanced equine dentistry, she has a growing interest in dental care in zoo and ruminant species.
Dr. Elke Pollaris
MSc, PhD, Dipl.EVDC(Eq)
Elke Pollaris heads the equine dentistry department at the Veterinary Clinics de Morette and de Bosdreef. Elke graduated as a veterinarian from Ghent University in 2014. After an internship, she specialized in equine dentistry at the same university.
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She passed her European specialist exam in 2019 and became one of the few certified equine dental specialists in Belgium (Diplomate EVDC Eq). In addition, she completed a PhD in 2021 in which she investigated the effect of cracks in horse teeth.
Dr Tim Barnett
BSc(Hons) BVM&S MSc CertAVP DipECVS DipEVDC-Eq MRCVS
RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry (Equine)
Rossdales Equine Hospital & Diagnostic Centre
Tim qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2005. After a period in general practice, he joined Rossdales in early 2007, working as an orthopaedic assistant in the Diagnostic Centre.
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He then went on to complete an 18-month internship at the Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, before embarking on a surgical residency at the University of Edinburgh, co-supervised by Rossdales. Tim re-joined the practice in 2014, and prior to working full time in the hospital team he spent time worked in our Hertfordshire practice and then as part of our Newmarket horses in training team.
In 2013 Tim was awarded an MSc with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh for his work on post-operative finding in horses undergoing laryngoplasty (tie-back) for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (laryngeal hemiplegia). In 2015 he attained the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (EVCS).
He was awarded RCVS Specialist status in 2016 and joined the partnership at Rossdales in April 2017. Tim became a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) in 2018, and a clinical director of Rossdales in 2021.
Dr Palle Brink
DVM, Diplomate ECVS
Palle Brink graduated from the Royal Vet¬er¬inary University, Denmark in 1992, and went on to undertake an equine medicine and surgery internship at Auburn Uni¬versity, Ala¬bama USA. He holds a PhD for his work on OCD lesions in the tarsocrural joint, is a Swedish specialist in equine diseases (Swedish Veterinary Association), and is a Diplomate of ECVS.
Read more →
He has a special interest in sinus surgery and surgical treatment of wry nose. Dr Brink has authored and co-authored influential publications, including "Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses”, “Treatment of horses for a facial or oral fistula" and "Treatment of oromaxillary fistulae in nine standing horses (2002–2006).”
Outside of work Dr Brink enjoys wrestling and handball and is fluent in many languages
Dr Jim Schumacher
DVM, MS, DACVS
After graduating from Kansas State University in 1973, Jim then worked in private equine and food animal practices in Texas, California, and Kansas for five years. Most of this time in private practice was spent working in feed yards in Western Kansas. He returned to university and completed a master's degree and a residency in large animal surgery at Texas A&M University in 1980.
Prof Gary Wilson
BVSc MVSc MANZCVS DICEVO FAVA Cert Teach
Gary Wilson graduated as a secondary maths and science teacher in 1971. He returned to university in 1974 and graduated BVSc from the University of Queensland in 1977. In 1994 he was awarded MANZCVS by examination in veterinary dentistry and obtained his MVSc by thesis in 1998.
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He was also a member of the faculty at Texas A&M University until 1997. Since then, he has worked at the University of London, Auburn University, the University College Dublin, and the University of Tennessee, where he has been a member of the faculty of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science since 2003. He has special interests in respiratory surgery, reproductive surgery, lameness, and minimally invasive surgery of horses.
His clinical focus is soft-tissue surgery, and his research interests include lameness, wound therapy, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Schumacher’s teaching focus include orthopaedics, respiratory disease, and dentistry. He is also a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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In early 2010 Gary was awarded Diplomate status of the International College of Equine Veterinary Odontologists (ICEVO) by examination and in 2013 became a Founding Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College Equine Speciality.
Career highlights include the 2004 College Prize by ANZCVS, the meritorious service award from the AVA in 2000, the EVA Peter Irwin Literary Award in 2006. In 2012, Dr Wilson was made a Fellow of the Australian Veterinary Association. Previous positions held include the head subject examiner in equine dentistry for ANZCVS, chief examiner for ICEVO.
Dr Wilson has written numerous textbooks on veterinary dentistry and has authored over 25 articles in refereed scientific journals and more than 250 conference proceedings. He has presented over 600 postgraduate lectures for veterinarians and undergraduate veterinary students.
Dr Jim Schumacher
DVM, MS, DACVS
After graduating from Kansas State University in 1973, Jim then worked in private equine and food animal practices in Texas, California, and Kansas for five years. Most of this time in private practice was spent working in feed yards in Western Kansas. He returned to university and completed a master's degree and a residency in large animal surgery at Texas A&M University in 1980.
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He was also a member of the faculty at Texas A&M University until 1997. Since then, he has worked at the University of London, Auburn University, the University College Dublin, and the University of Tennessee, where he has been a member of the faculty of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Science since 2003. He has special interests in respiratory surgery, reproductive surgery, lameness, and minimally invasive surgery of horses.
His clinical focus is soft-tissue surgery, and his research interests include lameness, wound therapy, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Schumacher’s teaching focus include orthopaedics, respiratory disease, and dentistry. He is also a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Prof Gary Wilson
BVSc MVSc MANZCVS DICEVO FAVA Cert Teach
Gary Wilson graduated as a secondary maths and science teacher in 1971. He returned to university in 1974 and graduated BVSc from the University of Queensland in 1977. In 1994 he was awarded MANZCVS by examination in veterinary dentistry and obtained his MVSc by thesis in 1998.
Read more →
In early 2010 Gary was awarded Diplomate status of the International College of Equine Veterinary Odontologists (ICEVO) by examination and in 2013 became a Founding Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College Equine Speciality.
Career highlights include the 2004 College Prize by ANZCVS, the meritorious service award from the AVA in 2000, the EVA Peter Irwin Literary Award in 2006. In 2012, Dr Wilson was made a Fellow of the Australian Veterinary Association. Previous positions held include the head subject examiner in equine dentistry for ANZCVS, chief examiner for ICEVO.
Dr Wilson has written numerous textbooks on veterinary dentistry and has authored over 25 articles in refereed scientific journals and more than 250 conference proceedings. He has presented over 600 postgraduate lectures for veterinarians and undergraduate veterinary students.
