At this time, please turn your cell phones to off or vibrate and please take a moment to complete an evaluation at the end of the session. To access the Friday speaker and session evaluations, use the QR code found in the onsite program, visit the MVC Internet Kiosk, or you may pick up a hard copy of the evaluation at the MVC Information Desks or Registration Counters. Welcome to Session 239 – Feline Dentistry: Why Do Cats Have to be So Challenging? Dr. Heidi Lobprise received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1983 and became a diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College in 1993. After 20 years of practice, she joined the Veterinary Specialty Team of Pfizer Animal Health for eight years, followed by three years as senior technical manager of Virbac. In 2014, she returned to private specialty practice in Flower Mound, Texas. She is the author and co-author of three dental texts, including the newly released second edition of Five Minute Veterinary Consult Ð Clinical Companion Small Animal Dentistry, has written many chapters and articles, and has lectured internationally. Please welcome Dr. Heidi Lobprise