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- From left, Amy Henry, CVT, Dr. Travis Henry, and Dr. Molly Rice of Midwest Equine Services at the 2015 Veterinary Dental Forum in Monterey, CA.
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- Dr. Travis Henry of Midwest Equine Services, right, with his mentor, Frank Verstraete, DrMedVet, BVSc(Hons), MMedVet, DAVDC, DECVS, DEVDC.
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- Dr. Travis Henry of Midwest Equine Services (back row, second from right) poses with some of the other new diplomates at the 2015 Veterinary Dental Conference in Monterey, CA.
Event brings together some of the top veterinary dentists in the world
Dr. Travis Henry, Dr. Molly Rice and Amy Henry, CVT, of Midwest Equine Services recently attended the 2015 Veterinary Dental Forum, where Dr. Henry received his certificate from the American Veterinary Dental College for passing his examinations to become a diplomate.
The forum was held from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA. In addition to attending the ceremony, the Midwest Equine Services team also attended continuing education meetings focused on veterinary dentistry and enjoyed meeting with our veterinary dental friends and colleagues from around the world.
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