Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of Ohio

06/14/2026

We are excited to share our next speaker introduction: Denise Rollings, AAS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Denise is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Dentistry with over a decade of dental specialty clinical experience, dedicated to advancing oral health care for animals. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology with honors from Madison Area Technical College in 2001 and achieved her VTS credential through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT) in 2014.

In 2017, Denise founded Pet Dental Education, LLC, providing on-site training and education to veterinary hospitals across the country with the goal of raising the standard of dental care for animals. Over the course of her career, she has taught and assisted in hundreds of lectures and wet labs and has served as a dental educator for multiple organizations. She currently serves as Key Account Manager at iM3, Inc. — The Global Name in Veterinary Dentistry — supporting
veterinary teams through training, program development, and customer success initiatives.

Denise’s contributions to the profession have been widely recognized. She served as a Director at Large on the AVDT Board, received the AVDT “Rising in Dentistry Leadership” Award in 2020, and was honored as the Viticus Group “2024 Veterinary Technician Speaker of the Year.”

Registration is open! Early-bird discounts available through July 15th!

https://ohiovetdentist.com/event/together-in-practice-multi-specialty-veterinary-symposium/

06/11/2026

Registration is OPEN for our fall symposium! Early-bird pricing available through July 15th - only $399/person for 16 hrs of CE!

Symposium open to veterinarians and technicians.

Saturday and Sunday lectures with an optional welcome reception Friday evening.

Check out the speakers and topics - you won't want to miss this conference!

We’re excited to announce our upcoming multi-specialty veterinary symposium, Together in Practice. Join us for a collaborative learning experience featuring expert-led sessions in dentistry, anesthesia, and cardiology – all designed to elevate patient care and strengthen clinical teamwork. TOGET...

06/02/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us for a collaborative learning experience featuring expert-led sessions in dentistry, anesthesia, and cardiology – all designed to elevate patient care and strengthen clinical teamwork.

Together in Practice: Multi-Specialty Veterinary Symposium
September 25-27, 2026
The Junto Columbus, Ohio

Registration and Event Details: https://ohiovetdentist.com/event/together-in-practice-multi-specialty-veterinary-symposium/

06/02/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN!

This year's symposium features specialists in dentistry, anesthesia, and cardiology.

Speaker introduction: Kristen Ward, RN-BSN, RVT, VTS- Anesthesia & Analgesia!

Kristen Ward graduated in Veterinary Medical Technology from Central Carolina Community College and spent 14 years working as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Six of those years were dedicated to the Anesthesia Service at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Anesthesia and Analgesia. After relocating to Ohio, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capital University.

Kristen recently transitioned out of her role in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit to focus on building Safe Pet Anesthesia, where she serves as Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO). She brings a unique dual perspective from both veterinary and human healthcare, elevating the standards of veterinary anesthesia through expertise, precision, and passion. Kristen also provides high-quality continuing education at a national level.

In her free time, she enjoys training and spending time with her Golden Retrievers.

Register here: https://ohiovetdentist.com/event/together-in-practice-multi-specialty-veterinary-symposium/

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/31/2026

We are excited to share our speaker line-up for our upcoming fall 2026 conference, Together in Practice: Multi-specialty veterinary symposium! This year's symposium will feature specialists in dentistry, anesthesia, and cardiology.

Our next speaker introduction is Patrick Odenweller!

Dr. Patrick Odenweller is a 2009 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a dental residency in 2016. He is proud to be the only Board Certified Veterinary Dentist in the state of Kentucky, serving his home state and surrounding areas.

Registration will open soon for this conference. Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss it! September 25-27, 2026 at The Junto in Columbus, Ohio.

05/28/2026

We are excited to share our speaker line-up for our upcoming fall 2026 conference, Together in Practice: Multi-specialty veterinary symposium! This year's symposium will feature specialists in dentistry, anesthesia, and cardiology.

Our next speaker introduction is Dr. Matt Lemmons!

Dr. Lemmons is a 2003 graduate of Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in general practice before beginning his residency in Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in 2007 and achieved board certification with the American Veterinary Dental College in 2008.

He practices dentistry and oral surgery at MedVet Indianapolis and has been a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network since 2006. He has been a visiting instructor at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine since 2017.

He has authored chapters in Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical
Companion: Small Animal Dentistry, the Veterinary Clinics of North America, Wigg’s Veterinary Dentistry and Veterinary Dentistry, A Team Approach fourth edition. He has completed the Thomas P. Sollecito One Health Fellowship, a program focusing on oral medicine in both the human and veterinary model.

His areas of interest are maxillofacial trauma repair and oral oncologic surgery. Outside of the profession, he enjoys working on his hobby farm with his wife, Laura and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Registration will open soon for this conference. Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss it! September 25-27, 2026 at The Junto in Columbus, Ohio.