Rapport soumis par un membre du Collège Européen de Dentisterie
Vétérinaire (European Veterinary Dental College)
au Conseil national de la spécialisation vétérinaire
en vue de la reconnaissance du titre de
Vétérinaire Spécialiste en Stomatologie et Dentisterie Vétérinaire
Ce rapport est basé sur la documentation officielle de l’EVDC (disponible sur
www.evdc.info). Il reprend les textes utiles à la description de son fonctionnement. Une
synthèse en Français est adressée conjointement à ce document, et reprend les éléments
essentiels de ces textes.
Introduction to the EVDC
(EVDC-3 version 2008-10-17)
Inauguration of the European Veterinary Dental College
The European Board of Veterinary Specialisation accepted the application for provisional
recognition of the European Veterinary Dental College (the EVDC, the College) in April
1998 and the College held its first examinations in Ljubjlana, Slovenia, in May that year. The
inaugural meeting of the EVDC was held on May 14, 1998, at which stage there were twelve
members.
Objectives of the College
The EVDC is a non-profit educational organization whose objectives are the advancement of
veterinary dentistry, odonto-stomatology and oral surgery by:
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The development of postgraduate teaching programmes
Defining and describing the veterinary dental specialty and its sub disciplines
Defining the standard of qualifications for veterinary dental specialists
Certifying member veterinarians satisfying those requirements as specialists
The supervision of the professional activities of its members
The encouragement of its members to pursue original investigations
The encouragement of its members to contribute to the veterinary literature
Promoting co-operation between national and international veterinary dental groups
Promoting co-operation between veterinary dental and other organizations
Membership
Membership of the EVDC is open to suitably trained veterinarians who:
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Have appropriate general veterinary training and experience
Have advanced veterinary dental training and experience
Have satisfied all the College credentialing requirements
Have passed the College entry examinations
and, following admission to the college:
Have maintained their commitment to the specialty
Have continued their training and experience in the specialty
Diplomates and Specialist Status
Actively practising members of the College have the designation Diplomates of the European
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Veterinary Dental College and are registered as such with the European Board of Veterinary
Specialisation who awards them the title of European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry.
Approved Training Programmes
(EVDC-3 version 2010-04-03)
Approved Training Programmes
Introduction
Individuals applying for admission to the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC)
are required to have completed an Approved Training Programme that provides them
with comprehensive in-depth knowledge of the specialty (veterinary dentistry, oral
pathology and oral surgery) and supporting disciplines. During this programme
Applicants are referred to as Residents. Once the credentials application package has
been reviewed and found to be satisfactory, applicants are referred to as Candidates that
are eligible to sit the EVDC entrance examination.
Approval by the EVDC must be obtained before commencing a training programme. All
training programmes and the centres at which training is undertaken are assessed annually
(Appendix VIII). Each year all applicants must submit a detailed Annual Report to the
EVDC on the training they have undertaken and experience they have obtained, outlining
their plans for the forthcoming year. Supervisors/Residency Directors must also submit an
Annual Review for each Resident (Appendix IX). The EVDC charges a fee to cover
administration costs involved in assessment of training programmes
(www.evdc.info Current Fees).
Critical Standards for Admission to Membership
A) Education, Training and Experience
To undertake training for the College entrance examination, all candidates must meet the
following criteria:
a) The applicant must be of high ethical, moral and professional standing.
b) The applicant must be a veterinarian that graduated from an accredited
c) European school of veterinary medicine, or be a graduate of an equivalent
d) non-European educational body recognized by the EVDC unless relieved of
e) this obligation by the Board of Regents.
f) Be qualified to practice veterinary medicine in Europe.
g) Have practiced veterinary medicine for at least three years.
h) Shall have spent 1 to 1.5 years in a rotating internship or equivalent as approved
i) by the Credentials Committee.
B) Completion of a Standard or Alternative Residency.
Individuals applying for admission to the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC)
are required to have completed an Approved Training Programme that provided them
with comprehensive in-depth knowledge of the specialty (veterinary dentistry, oral
pathology and oral surgery) and supporting disciplines.
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During this programme, Residents are referred to as Standard Residents or Alternative
Residents depending upon the type of training programme. Once the credentials
application package has been reviewed and found to be satisfactory, Residents are
referred to as Candidates that are eligible to sit the EVDC entrance examination.
Alternative Residents are responsible for developing and funding their own training
programmes in collaboration with a Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental
College (EVDC) or the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) who has agreed
to act as their Supervisor.
In EVDC Standard Residency programmes, the EVDC (or AVDC) Diplomate
responsible for overseeing the training programme at a Specialist Centre is called the
Residency Director. Residency Directors are responsible for setting up, funding and
monitoring the Standard Residency programme.
Direct supervision is defined as: The Residency Director / Supervisor and Resident are
present at the Specialist Centre in which both the EVDC/AVDC Diplomate and Resident
are on duty, interactively and concurrently managing patients.
Residents who have successfully completed other forms of extensive, formal, full-time
training (e.g., an ECVS Residency Programme, or studies that have led to certification in
human dentistry) may petition for partial reduction of the minimum requirements of the
veterinary dental Residency.
Approval of the EVDC must be obtained before commencing a training programme. An
EVDC Training Programme may be either a Standard Residency (based at a Specialist
Centre with full-time on-site supervision by the Residency Director), or an Alternative
Residency (a part-time training programme undertaken at either a Recognized Training
Centre or Specialist Centre with the part-time on-site or off-site supervision of a Supervisor).
All training programmes and the centres at which training is undertaken, are assessed
annually. Each year all Residents must submit a detailed Annual Report to the EVDC on
the training they have undertaken and experience they have obtained, outlining their plans
for the forthcoming year. Supervisors and Residency Directors must also submit an
Annual Review for each Resident (Appendix IX). The EVDC charges a fee to cover
administration costs involved in annual assessment of training programmes / centres
(www.evdc.info Current Fees).
Approved Training Programmes: Terms & Conditions
1. Application procedure for approval of a training programme
a. Applications for approval of an EVDC training programme and related
correspondence must be submitted electronically by email to the EVDC Secretary.
Large files (> 2Mb) should be submitted on a CD-ROM to the Secretary’s postal
address.
b. All correspondence and documents must be in English or, if the original is in another
language, be accompanied by an English translation. Translations need not be certified
unless specifically requested by the EVDC.
c. Applications for initial approval of training programmes may be submitted up to 6
months prior to the proposed programme commencement date but not after the
proposed commencement date.
d. Th e applicant will be notified of the result of the assessment within 3 months
following the start of the review period.
e. In the case of an incomplete application, a resubmitted application may not be
assessed until the next review period.
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2. Objectives of EVDC Approved Training Programmes:
a. The programme should provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art expertise and clinical
proficiency in veterinary dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery, and should
include but not be limited to the following major aspects:
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Oral embryology, histology and anatomy.
Oral pathology.
Oral medicine.
Periodontics.
Endodontics.
Prosthodontics.
Restorative dentistry.
Orthodontics.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Oral and maxillofacial diagnostic imaging.
b. The programme should provide a review of the basic sciences of veterinary medicine
as they pertain to dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery.
c. The programme should provide formal instruction through attendance at dedicated
courses of instruction, scientific meetings and seminars.
d. The programme should provide extensive supervised practical experience while in
clinics, the dental laboratory and dental operatory.
e. The programme should provide hands-on experience using a comprehensive range of
dental products and instrumentation.
f. The programme should provide opportunities to receive tuition from a range of
Supervisors so that the Resident is exposed to varied opinions and practices.
g. The programme should provide opportunities for the resident to make case
presentations and actively participate in clinical discussions and case conferences.
h. The programme should provide opportunities for clinical and research presentations at
scientific meetings and publications in the veterinary and other scientific literature.
i. The programme should provide opportunities to instruct others while engaged in
veterinary dental activities.
j. The programme should assist the Resident in preparation of the credentials application
package.
k. The programme should provide the resident the opportunity to gain the
knowledge base required to pass the EVDC entry examination.
3. Duration of an Approved Training Programme
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a. Approved Standard Residency Training Programmes require a minimum of 30
months dedicated to the full-time training programme. At least 70% of the clinical
training programme (84 weeks of a 30 month training programme) must be spent in
clinical training under the direct supervision of an active EVDC or AVDC
Diplomate. Up to 25% of the training programme (30 weeks of a 30 month training
programme) may be spent pursuing non-clinical training activities.
b. Approved part-time Training Programmes (Alternative Residency) may be undertaken
providing that . 50% of the working time is devoted to the training programme. Parttime training programmes require a minimum of 5 years dedicated to the training
programme, following approval. There is no time limit set for completion of a parttime training programme, but the case logs submitted for credentialing can only
include case procedures performed during the last six years, and all requirements
must be met during the last six years of the training programme. At least 80% of the
training must be undertaken at approved training centres.
c. No training programme can be completed within 5.5 years of graduation as a
veterinarian.
4. Facilities and equipment requirements for an Approved Training Programme
a. Location requirements
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Approved Training Programmes must be based at one or more Recognised Training
Centres.
At least 80% of the clinical training must be obtained at Recognised Training Centres.
b. Requirements for Training Centre recognition by the EVDC
i. The Centre must fulfill the definition of a Recognized Training Centre as outlined in
Appendices I and II. Seeking approval of a Training Centre is the responsibility of
Residents, Supervisors and/or Residency Directors.
ii. The Centre must have sufficient veterinary and appropriately trained staff to handle
the Centre’s case load.
iii. The Centre must be located within a building of suitable size and design to handle
the Centre’s case load.
iv. The Centre must be adequately equipped for provision of specialist-level veterinary
services.
v. Direct or internet access with reprint and borrowing facilities to an academic or
equivalent library must be available from the Centre.
vi. An application for approval of an EVDC Training Centre (Appendix VIII) and a
detailed description of the Centre’s facilities and equipment, including photographs, as
outlined in appendices I and II, must be submitted for each Training Centre. For
already approved Training Centres only the application form (Appendix VIII) and the
letter of approval of the Training Centre need to be submitted.
c. Requirements for approval as a Specialist Centre
i. The Centre must fulfill the definition of a Recognised Training Centre as outlined in
Appendices I and II.
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ii. A Diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) or American
Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) must work at the Centre on a full-time basis.
5. Approved Training Programme case load requirements
a. There must be a broad range of case procedures covering all disciplines of
veterinary dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery.
b. The chronological case log must consist of at least 500 case procedures for all
approved training programmes, with specified minima for certain categories
(Minimum Required Case Load) as specified in the EVDC Document 4 Applying for
membership Point 20.
c. For Standard and Alternative Residents registered after 1 October 2007, the medical
and dental records, radiographs, models etc. for all cases listed in the Minimum
Required Case Load (MRCL) log must have been reviewed by an EVDC or AVDC
Diplomate; a MRCL Diplomate Case Review Form must be completed before the
case can be included in the MRCL log (Appendix VI).
6. Approved Training Programmes, titles and supervision
a. An Approved Training Programme may fall into one of two categories:
i. EVDC Training Programme.
ii. AVDC Training Programme, as long as it satisfies all requirements of the EVDC
Training Programme.
b. An EVDC Training Programme can be further classified as:
i. Standard Residency
ii. Alternative Residency
c. An EVDC Standard Residency Programme:
i. Is a full-time approved Training Programme.
ii. Is based at a Specialist Centre. While the majority of the training and experience
should be obtained at this Specialist Centre, it is appropriate that clinical training is
also performed at other Recognized Training Centres.
iii. Is supervised full-time by one or more practicing EVDC or AVDC Diplomates
who are readily available to meet with the Resident in person on a frequent (normally
daily) basis.
iv. Provides direct supervision of clinical training by EVDC or AVDC Diplomates for
at least 70% of a Resident’s training programme (84 weeks of a 2.5-year training
programme).
v. Appropriate designation
Resident, Veterinary Dentistry
Resident, Department of Veterinary Dentistry
Resident, Dentistry Service
d. An EVDC Alternative Residency Programme:
i. Is a part-time approved Training Programme.
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ii. Is based at a Recognized Training Centre.
iii. Has part-time or full-time supervision by one or more practicing EVDC or AVDC
Diplomates who are either readily available to meet with the Resident in person or are
easily contactable by telephone, fax and/or e-mail.
iv. Includes 240 days (48 weeks) of visitation and direct supervision by an EVDC or
AVDC Diplomate, ideally arranged in blocks of no less than two weeks in length and
a minimum of four weeks per year.
v. Appropriate designation
Alternative Resident, Veterinary Dentistry
e. Levels of supervision
i. Direct supervision requires the presence and active involvement of the supervising
Diplomate during consultations and procedures.
ii. Indirect supervision requires that the supervising Diplomate is aware of the
activities of the Resident and is available, directly or indirectly, to give advice
when requested by the Resident.
7. Outline of Approved Training Programmes
a. Specialist Hours: Supervision must be performed by a Diplomate of the appropriate
specialty college.
i. Anaesthesiology: 40+ hours
ii. Diagnostic imaging: 40+ hours
iii. General and oral surgery: 40+ hours
b. A maximum of 25% of time in a training programme can be devoted to non-clinical
activities.
i. Obtaining additional relevant knowledge and skills.
a) Scientific reading (Residents are expected to devote personal time to
reading in addition to any training programme time spent on reading).
(See reading list on www.evdc.info)
b) Attending national or international level continuing education courses,
seminars, conferences and/or scientific meetings related to veterinary or
human dentistry, and related basic or clinical sciences.
c) Performing procedures on models and cadaver material.
d) Participating in a graduate programme.
ii. Performing research.
a) Scientific studies.
b) Clinical investigations.
iii. Writing, presenting and teaching.
a) Preparation of required manuscripts (www.evdc.info CASE REPORTS):
Residents must write and submit to the EVDC Secretary two case reports
of specialty related cases for which the Resident was the primary clinician
during the training programme. In addition, Residents must have published or
have received acceptance for publication as first author, two scientific papers
on veterinary dentistry, oral pathology or oral surgery in a peer-reviewed
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journal during the training programme. These materials can be submitted to the
Credentials Committee for pre-approval during the training programme.
b) Preparation of other manuscripts.
c) Preparation of presentations.
d) Giving presentations.
e) Teaching.
iv. Preparation of case logs (www.evdc.info CASE LOGS).
v. Residents must submit sets of full-mouth series dental radiographs and temporomandibular joint radiographs of an adult dog and an adult cat as part of the credentials
application package (www.evdc.info MAIN DOCUMENTS, Applying for
Membership, Submitting radiographs). These materials can be submitted to the
Credentials Committee for pre-approval during the training programme. Residents are
encouraged to submit the radiographic sets for pre-approval, early in their training
programmes.
8. Annual report
a. All Residents must submit an annual report to the EVDC Secretary that must be received no
later than February 1st annually. Late submissions will not be accepted without prior approval
of an extension. If a Resident will be unable to meet the February 1st deadline, the Resident
may submit to the Secretary prior to February 1 St a written request for a one-time 60-day
postponement, which is to include the reasons for the requested delay and an accompanying
letter from the Supervisor or Residency Director supporting the request. Examples of
acceptable reasons for an extension include family deaths or medical problems. Residents
who intend submitting a credentials application package by June 1st are not required to
submit an annual report that year, but must inform the EVDC Secretary by February 1 st of
their intention to submit a credentials application package by June 1st . All documents must
be computer generated and appropriately signed. All reports must be submitted electronically.
Large files (> 2Mb) should be submitted on a CD-ROM to the postal address of the
Secretary.
b. Documents required in the annual report:
i. The Annual Report should begin with an Index page.
ii. Application for annual assessment.
iii. Evidence of payment for annual assessment. The fee is payable to the EVDC bank
account (all banking fees to be paid by the resident) (www.evdc.info CURRENT
FEES).
iv. Resident’s Self-Assessment Report signed by Supervisor or Residency Director,
including any details of any changes which have affected the training programme,
and/or details of any intended changes to the training programme, in particular those
necessary to make up for a deficit in the previous years’ training.
v. An updated curriculum vitae (use layout provided on the web site). (www.evdc.info
Curriculum vitae)
vi. Approval of any new / additional Training Centres.
vii. Chronological case log, categorized case logs and MRCL log for the previous 12
months (January 1 - December 31), and as specified in the www.evdc.info
CASE LOGS, and corrected case logs from previous years, if requested by the
Credentials Committee.
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The Supervisor or Residency Director must sign his/her initials on each page of hard
copies of the logs. Electronic submission of the case logs is mandatory.
viii. Activity log for the previous year:
a) Supervisor Visitation Log (Appendix III): This form is to be submitted by
All Residents. All Residents must submit their total number of weeks of
Supervision in the Resident Log Summary (Appendix VII).
b) Specialist Hours
c) Dental courses, seminars or wet labs attended (Appendix IV).
d) Presentation and Publication Log (Appendix V): For publications in journals
or proceedings notes, a copy of the publication must be submitted. For book
publications a copy of the front page giving the title, author and publisher must
be provided. For publications in a language other than English, a summary of
contents or an abstract must be provided in English as well as a copy of the
original publication.
ix. Resident Log Summary (Appendix VII): Totals for specialist hours, Supervisor
visitation hours/Resident supervision weeks, lectures/meetings/labs attended,
seminars/lectures/labs presented, publications published, and cadaver wet lab
procedures performed are entered in the appropriate cells. Totals from the
chronological case log are also entered for primary operator (P); case procedures,
assisting an EVDC or AVDC Diplomate (A); case procedures, primary operator
supervised by an EVDC or AVDC Diplomate (P/D); case procedures in which the
Resident was assisting another Resident that was supervised by an EVDC or AVDC
Diplomate (R/A).
x. Any other items specifically requested by the Credentials Committee.
xi. Copies of any pre-approval notifications for publications, case reports, radiographic
series or specialist hours.
9. Monitoring of EVDC training programmes
a. EVDC
i. The responsibility for assessment and monitoring of training programmes is
delegated to the EVDC Credentials Committee.
ii. All correspondence regarding training programmes must be sent to the EVDC
Secretary and addressed for the attention of the EVDC Credentials Committee.
iii. The EVDC may alter training programme requirements at any time but major
changes are not effective retrospectively. Residents will be required to amend their
programmes to conform to the requirements current at the time of annual assessment
of their training programmes. Any changes made by the EVDC will be to comply with
the requirements of the EBVS.
b. Programme supervision
i. All approved Training Programmes must be supervised by an EVDC or AVDC
Diplomate who has accepted responsibility for:
a) Overseeing the programme.
b) Providing a defined portion of the clinical training.
c) Monitoring the progress of the Resident during the training programme.
d) Completing MRCL case review forms.
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ii. Supervisors and Residency Directors must be actively involved in the tuition of
Residents.
iii. One Diplomate may supervise no more than three Residents at any one time.
iv. Direct supervision of Residents should be performed whenever possible by the
Supervisor or Residency Director. However, other EVDC or AVDC Diplomates may
be delegated to perform some of the direct supervision.
v. The Supervisor or Residency Director must ensure that the Resident provides
information regarding all clinical work and training activities that are not directly
supervised.
vi. The Supervisor or Residency Director must evaluate and approve the Resident’s
records and reports on a regular basis, and without undue delay. If records and reports
are inadequate, the Resident should be given guidance on the measures needed to
obtain approval.
vii. When satisfied, the Supervisor or Residency Director must sign and date
Resident’s records and reports. Each page of application packages and annual reports
should be evaluated and signed by the Supervisor or Residency Director before the
materials are sent to the EVDC Secretary. Electronic submission is mandatory. The
Supervisor or Residency Director must inform the Secretary by e-mail that records and
reports were evaluated and deemed suitable for submission.
viii. The Supervisor or Residency Director must submit an annual review of the
Resident’s progress and conformity to the training programme directly to the EVDC
Secretary that must be received by February 1st of each year. (Appendix IX)
ix. At the completion of the training programme, the Supervisor or Residency Director
must send a letter documenting the satisfactory completion of the training programme
directly to the EVDC Secretary that must be received no later than June 1st .
c. Standard and Alternative Residents
i. All Residents must ensure that they are on schedule with their training programme.
If problems arise, they should be discussed with the Supervisor or Residency Director.
ii. All Residents must keep full, accurate and appropriate records of all clinical and
non-clinical training activities.
iv. All Residents must keep their Supervisor or Residency Director informed of their
activities and present their records (including materials for MRCL case review) and
reports for assessment on a regular basis. For Alternative Residents, suggested
intervals for reporting are:
• Weekly - verbal reports at a case conference, or a brief written report
• Monthly - written report including the relevant section of the case log
•Quarterly - formal assessment report by Alternative Resident and Supervisor
v. All Residents must keep detailed records of the visitation time with their Supervisor
or other EVDC or AVDC Diplomates.
10. Working time definitions
a. A full working day is considered to be eight hours working time.
b. A full working week is considered to be five full working days.
c. A full working year is considered to be 48 full working weeks.
11. Required Publications
Required publications are described in www.evdc.info Application for membership 4, A, 11.
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12. How unsuccessful candidates are advised of deficiencies
The EVDC Secretary advises unsuccessful candidates that credentials have not been
accepted using a template letter, summarizing the deficiencies that led to the denial.
The appeals process is described on the EVDC website www.evdc.info -Constitution
13. Other guidelines used to assess candidate’s qualifications
No other criteria are used to assess candidates than those listed above.
Appendix I
Additional Requirements for Recognition of EVDC Training Centres
1. Premises
a. Buildings
i. Centres must be housed in appropriately constructed buildings.
ii. Buildings must have a suitably professional appearance inside and out.
iii. Premises must be of adequate size for the caseload.
b. Premises must be suitably equipped with the following on-site facilities:
i. Client waiting/reception area.
ii. Private consulting room.
iii. Animal housing with separate caging for each patient.
iv. Operating area.
v. Dental operating area.
vi. Radiographic and processing facilities.
vii. Comprehensive and retrievable filing systems for medical and dental records and
standard and dental radiographs, as well as appropriate photographic equipment.
c. Other facilities, on- or off-site
i. Cross sectional imaging, i.e., access to ultrasound, CT and/or MRI scanning.
ii. Instrument sterilisation facilities.
iii. Pathology laboratories.
iv. Library: A library must be accessible, containing a variety of textbooks, journals
and electronic databases, representing all species and recognized clinical disciplines
and basic sciences.
v. Dental laboratory: Laboratory facilities and equipment must be accessible for
the fabrication of models and the production of dental appliances. Alternatively, access
to one or more commercial dental laboratories must be available, and rotation(s) to
them by the Resident are recommended.
2. Equipment (see also Appendix II)
Residents may transport their equipment between training centres, at which they work. If
this is the case, details must be included in the application for training centre approval.
Arrangements should be in place to deal with equipment breakdowns and power cuts.
a. Dental power equipment
i. Air driven dental unit with three-way syringe and high- and low-speed outlets.
ii. High- and low-speed dental handpieces.
iii. Ultrasonic or sonic scaler.
iv. Curing light.
b. Dental radiographic equipment
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i. Dental x-ray machine.
ii. Processing facilities suitable for dental radiographs and / or digital radiographic
systems with appropriate software.
iii. Light-box viewer with magnification.
c. Anaesthetic equipment
i. Modern gaseous anaesthetic machine/(s).
ii. Anaesthetic circuits and vaporisers appropriate for the species treated.
iii. Anaesthetic monitoring equipment.
iv. Waste anaesthetic gas scavenging facilities.
v. Emergency and resuscitation equipment.
vi. Weighing scales.
d. Appropriate health and safety provisions commensurate with modern standards of
veterinary dentistry (e.g., gloves, masks, protective glasses).
3. Instruments and materials (see also Appendix II)
Alternative Residents may transport their instruments and materials between training
centres. If this is the case, details must be included in the application for training centre
approval.
a. Comprehensive range of instruments and materials for
i. Periodontics.
ii. Exodontics.
iii. Endodontics.
iv. Restorative dentistry.
v. Orthodontics.
vi. General and oral surgery.
vii. Prosthodontics.
b. Arrangements with veterinary and dental suppliers for obtaining additional materials
and equipment at short notice.
4. Record keeping
A dental chart and ancillary data (e.g., dental radiographs, impressions, stone models,
photographs, medical record histories, and anaesthesia records) must be available for all
logged cases. The dental chart should contain information on intra- and extra-oral structures
related to the head and upper neck. Sufficient space should be available to record a complete
examination of dental and periodontal tissues and adjacent soft tissues. Dental charts of all
relevant species must be submitted for approval prior to initiation of the training programme.
See example dental charts on the web site.
Appendix II
EVDC Approved Training Centre Equipment List
General and Dental Operatory:
Gas anaesthetic machine (type)
(Assorted) Anaesthetic monitoring equipment
Sterilization equipment Autoclave Cold sterilization Access to gas sterilization
Dental patient table
Heat pad
Operator chair
General Equipment: (required quantity in brackets)
(1) Air driven dental system
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(2) High-speed handpieces (2) Low-speed handpieces (2) Contra angle/latch
attachment.
(1) Reduction gear angle (2) Prophy angle
(Assorted) FG burs: round, pear and fissure. (Assorted) RA/CA burs (Assorted) HP
burs
(1) Safety glasses
Examination:
(1) Dental mirror (4) Explorers/probes
(1) Magnification – 2.5 or 3 surgical loupes
(1) Lighting - oral or surgical
(1) Intraoral camera and films or digital camera
Radiography:
(1) Standard X-ray unit Assorted film cassettes and radiographic films
(1) Dental X-ray unit (Assorted) Dental radiographic films
(12) Film clips (1)
Viewing box Developing facilities Automatic developer Chairside developer
(Assorted) Film holders
Capability for radiographic film storage & ID
Radiographic safety equipment Digital radiography may be used
Periodontics:
(1) Power scaler: ultrasonic or sonic with various tips, e.g., FSI, beaver tail
(Assorted) Hand scalers (Assorted) curettes (2) Periosteal elevators Sharpening
equipment
Conical stone Cylindrical stone Flat stone Sharpening oil Sharpening stick Prophy
paste
Pumice (Assorted) Prophy cups -Plaque disclosing solution
(Assorted) Home care products (pastes, solutions, gels, sprays, treats, brushes, etc.)
Endodontics:
(1) Endodontic organizer
(Assorted) Endodontic files of the following range of sizes:
25-31 mm in ISO numbers 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, and 80
40-60 mm in ISO numbers 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,
120, 130, 140
(Assorted) Gutta percha (GP) in ranges of sizes:
25-31 mm in ISO numbers 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100
40-60 mm in ISO numbers 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,
120, 130, 140
Heated or Cold GP (list types)
Paper points in range of sizes:
25-31 mm in ISO numbers 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, and 80
40-60 mm in ISO numbers 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,
120, 130, 140
Irrigation needles – range of sizes
(1 set) Spreaders (human length) (1 set) Pluggers (human length) (1 set) Holmstrom
pluggers/spreaders (Assorted) Barbed broaches (human length) (Assorted) Barbed
broaches 47 mm (Assorted) Pathfinders of sizes 06, 08 or 10 K-files
Irrigant solutions
(Assorted) Spiral fillers – human length and veterinary length (60mm) Sealer cements
(ZOE, etc.)
Retrograde filling material
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Calcium hydroxide powder
Calcium hydroxide sealer/cement
Glass slab, plastic slab or mixing paper
Flexible cement spatulas Stiff cement spatulas Chelating agent Standard endodontic
stops
Orthodontics:
(Assorted) Impressions trays
(1) Custom tray material
Types of impression materials
(Assorted) Flex bowls (S, M, L, XL)
(1) Spatula (1) Stone spatula Dental stone – type (must be III or IV) (1) Vibrator
(1) Acrylic (1) Ortho bonding agent (Assorted) Orthodontic brackets & buttons
(1) Power chains, elastic ligature, elastics (1) Bracket application pliers
(1) Orthodontic bracket removal instrument (1) Bite registration material
(1) Wire bending pliers (1) Three prong pliers (Assorted) acrylic burs Model storage
facilities
Restorative:
(1 set) Composite (light cure) (1) Composite carrier (Assorted) Plastic filling
instruments
(1) Enamel etching agent (1) Dentinal bonding agent (1) Composite polishing paste
(1) Glass ionomer (chemical or light cured) (1) Curing light
(1) Light curing safety glasses or safety shield, tip or hand held
(Assorted) Finishing burs
Types of other final restorative material used (e.g., amalgam, compomer):
For amalgam, specific equipment needs to be listed:
Amalgam capsules or separate mercury/silver-amalgam-powder-set
A. Amalgamator or mortar/pestle or capsulator
Amalgam well
B. Amalgam carrier or –pistol
Various hand instruments (condenser, carver, and burnisher)
Safety-waste box for amalgam waste
Impression material – see orthodontics
(Assorted) Impression trays for crowns
(Assorted) Crown prep burs (Assorted) Crown Finishing burs
(1) Bonding agent for crowns and bridges (1) Retraction cord (1) Cord packing
instrument
(1) Haemostatic solution (1) Bite wax or bite registration material
Oral Surgery:
Surgical packs (list contents of those packs used for oral surgery)
(Assorted) Wire
Wire twisting forceps
Wire cutters (small)
(1) Acrylics or composite temporary crown material
Extraction forceps
Luxation instruments – range of sizes
Elevators - range of types and sizes to be stated
Periosteal elevators
(1) Packing material (various grafting materials)
(Assorted) Surgical blades
(Assorted) Suture materials
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Lagomorph and Rodent Dentistry:
Range of cheek pouch dilators (3)
Mouth gag
HP end cutting crosscut fissure burs
HP bur guard
Acrylic bur ; Cheek tooth extraction forceps ; Cheek tooth luxator ; Incisor tooth
luxator
Diamond tipped fine rasp
Appendix III
EVDC Supervisor Visitation Log
Name of Alternative Resident:
Name of Supervisor:
This is to certify that the following visitations took place:
Dates
Number of hours
Location
Activity performed
Supervisor or other EVDC or AVDC Diplomate
Signature of Supervisor or other EVDC or AVDC Diplomate
Signature of Resident:
Date: ___ ____________________
Signature of Supervisor / EVDC/AVDC Diplomate: Date: _______________________
Appendix IV
Dental Courses, Seminars, Wet Labs Attended by the EVDC Resident
Name of Resident:
Date Organization Topic
Name(s) of instructor(s)
# Hours
Copies of attendance certificate(s) need to be included!
Signature of Resident:
Date:
Signature of Supervisor or Residency Director: Date: _____________
Appendix V
Presentation and Publication Log of the EVDC Resident
Name of Resident:
List publications published and lectures, seminars, case presentations, dental laboratory
instructions given.
Date
Title/length of presentation, title of publication
Audience/Book/Journal/
Proceedings
Attendance
Number*
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Location*
Signature of Resident:
* not to be filled in for publications
Date:_________
Signature of Supervisor or Residency Director:
Date:_________________________
Appendix VI
MRCL Diplomate Case Review Form
Section 1: Applicant – Fill in yellow high-lighted items, name and save the file as
(ApplicantLastName,FirstName)-(MRCLCategory)-(MRCLCase#)
then send to Diplomate for completion of Section 2.
Section 1
Applicant:__________________ Status: P,A,R/A,P/D:_____ Date of Procedure:__________
Procedure/s performed (use EVDC abbrev:__________ MRCL Category and MRCL case
number: ___
Patient and owner name, hospital ID: ___
Chronological Case Log Number: __ Species: ___ Breed: ___ Age: ___ Sex: ___
Diplomate present: Yes/No Location procedure conducted: Supervisor facility/Trainee
facility/Other (describe)
Section 2
Patient Oral Diagnostics
Attention to patient as a whole: Yes/No Appropriate diagnostic modalities used? Yes/No
Appropriate pre-operative diagnostics? Yes/No Accurate assessment of dental problems?
Yes/No
Accurate assessment of general health problems? Yes/No Comments:
Comments:
Anaesthesia and pain management Radiography / Radiology
Pre-anaesthesia work-up appropriate? Yes/No Good radiographic technique? Yes/No
Anaesthetic protocol appropriate? Yes/No Processing technique adequate? Yes/No
Peri-operative management, monitoring appropriate? Yes/No Radiological interpretation
correct? Yes/No
Post-anaesthesia pain management appropriate? Yes/No Comments:
Comments:
Oral-Dental Procedure Treatment Plan
Procedures skilfully performed? Yes/No Decision-making process logical? Yes/No
Complications addressed? Yes/No Correct treatment chosen? Yes/No
Specific comments for improvement of procedure: Procedure likely to succeed clinically?
Yes/No
Comments: Comments:
Post-Op Treatment and Re-Examination Dental chart
Appropriate instructions given? Yes/No Pathology adequately recorded? Yes/No
Adequate follow-up? Yes/No Therapeutic procedure(s) adequately recorded? Yes/No
Comments: Dental materials noted? Yes/No
Comments:
Medical record
Diplomate signature:
SOAP format (problem-oriented medical record) used? Yes/No
Photographs and other materials included? Yes/No
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Comments:
Reviewer
Diplomate name:
Date case reviewed and form completed:
Return completed file to resident. Resident is responsible for submitting completed forms to
EVDC Secretary as part of annual report or Credentials Package
Appendix VII
EVDC Resident Log Summary
Name of Resident: Date: ____________
Previous year(s)
Current year
Total
# Anaesthesia hours
# Surgery hours
# Diagnostic imaging hours
# Supervisor visitation hours
or
# Resident supervision weeks
# Meetings, lectures, labs attended
# Seminars, lectures, labs presented
# Publications published
# Case-Reports pre-approved
# Radiographic series pre-approved
# Wet lab case procedures
# Clinical case procedures – P
# Clinical case procedures – A
# Clinical case procedures –P/D
# Clinical case procedures –R/A
# Clinical case procedures –total
o The "Current Year" column refers to the total of the previous 12 months (January 1December 31).
o The "Previous Year(s)" column refers to the cumulative total for all years (excluding the
current year) and is the same as the total that appeared on the immediate past year's log
summary.
o The "Total" column is the total of "This Year" plus "Previous Years" columns.
Number of case procedures by category – previous and current years:
Previous year(s) Current year Total
OM (20)
EN1(35)
OS1(35)
PR(5)
PE1 (20)
EN2(5)
OS2(45)
OR1(10)
PE2 (20)
EN3(3)
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OS3 (5)
OR2(4)
PE3 (15)
RE(15)
OS4 (5)
OR3(4)
PE4 (5)
EX (50)
OS5 (5)
OR4 (2)
o The "Number of case procedures by category - Current year” section is completed
by entering the total number of case procedures from each category log.
o Make sure that the sum of “number of case procedures by category - Current year”
matches the number of “clinical case procedures - total” in the “Current year” column.
Signature of Resident:
Date:
Signature of Supervisor or Residency Director:
Date:
Appendix VIII
Application for Approval/Re-Approval of an EVDC Training Centre
A copy of this form and a detailed description of the centre’s facilities and equipment,
including photographs, are required for each centre included in the training programme.
1. Applicant:
Name:
Address:
2. Centre:
Name:
Address:
3. Required level of Centre recognition (check appropriate box):
I Base (Recognised) Training Centre (the site at which most training and experience will be
obtained) I Additional Recognised Training Centre
Signature of Applicant/Resident:_________________ _____ Date: ____________________
Signature of Supervisor/Residency Director:________________ Date:
____________________
4. Application for Specialist Centre status:
If the centre is recognised as a training centre and an EVDC or AVDC Diplomate works full
time at the training centre, it may be recognised as a Specialist Centre.
I, (name of Diplomate), work full time at the above-mentioned Training Centre. Please
recognise it as a Specialist Centre.
Diplomate’s signature: Date:
Approved EVDC Training Centre status must not be used in any public communication or
other solicitation!
Training Program Annual Report - Review
by Supervisor / Residency Director
Please complete the yellow-shaded items
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Resident
Supervisor / Residency Director
Date this form was completed
Training Program (Delete one) Alternate Residency Standard Residency
Reporting Period January 1 - December 31st
Anticipated program completion date
Electronic validation by Supervisor of items submitted by the Trainee:
Have you reviewed items 1-6 included in the Trainee’s Annual Report document (place X in
yellow boxes below)? Items 1-5 are provided by the trainee and should be accessible to you in
the trainee’s Annual Report Document. Item 6, the most recent TSC review report, will also
be available at that location.
___ 1. Activity Log
___ 2. Curriculum vitae
___ 3. Case Log entries from January-December 2009
___ 4. Specialty training forms (Anesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging and Surgery)
___ 5. Visitation Log (ALL residents)
___ Other items you reviewed during the year (draft case reports, radiograph sets -please
describe:)
For Standard Residency Program trainees only:
____ Number of weeks spent in diplomate-supervised Clinical Dental Service Rotation
____ Number of weeks spent in other program activities
For All Residents:
Assess the resident’s performance and progress during the current review period by
completing the table below:
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very good Excellent
Clinical activities, case load
Theoretical knowledge (e.g., attendance of meetings, study efforts)
Fulfillment of credentials requirements (e.g., radiographs, case reports)
Comments and suggestions for improving the trainee’s training:
Do you wish this report to remain confidential?
(Delete one)
Yes (report will not be released to trainee). No (report will be released to trainee).
Save the form as residentLASTNAME,FirstName SupervisorName Dec20__ and submit it via
email to the Secretary secretary@evdc.org by January 31st , 20__ .
Thank you for your efforts as supervisor/ resident director of an EVDC resident.
Credentialing Information and
Application for Membership
(EVDC-3 version 2007-12-12)
1. Requirements for entry to the EVDC examination
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a. Entry to the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) is by favourable review of the
applicant’s credentials and successful completion of the EVDC entry examination.
b. Applicants will only be admitted to the EVDC examination after they have produced
satisfactory evidence that they have met the credential requirements.
c. Fees are charged for reviewing applications and for sitting the examinations.
d. Diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) who fulfil the general
requirements (see 2.a.) may be exempted from the EVDC examination and may apply directly
for EVDC membership.
2. Credential requirements
a. General requirements
i. The applicant must be a veterinarian that graduated from an accredited European
school of veterinary medicine, or be a graduate of an equivalent non-European
educational body recognized by the EVDC.
ii. The applicant must be qualified to practice veterinary medicine in Europe.
iii. The applicant must be of high ethical, moral and professional standing.
b. Evidence of advanced training and experience
i. The applicant must provide satisfactory evidence of advanced training and
experience in veterinary dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery.
ii. The following is considered as satisfactory evidence of advanced training and
experience in veterinary dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery:
a) Satisfactory completion of an EVDC Approved Training Programme.
b) A degree in human dentistry, which entitles the applicant to practice as a
dentist in Europe, and having fulfilled the following requirements:
1) Experience equivalent to at least two years full time of varied clinical
practice in veterinary medicine, oral pathology and oral surgery.
2) One year full-time clinical experience in veterinary dentistry post
qualification as a human dentist.
3) 6 weeks of direct supervision in clinical training by an EVDC or
AVDC Diplomate obtained during the last 18 months prior to
application for membership.
c) Satisfactory completion of an AVDC Approved Training Programme.
c. Specific requirements
i. Two case reports and two peer-reviewed journal articles on veterinary dentistry, oral
pathology or oral surgery as first author (4.a.xi. and 4.a.xii.).
ii. Specialist hours (40 hours each) in anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and surgery
(EVDC Information Document No. 3, 8.c.).
iii. Sets of full-mouth dental radiographs and temporomandibular radiographs of an
adult dog and an adult cat (4.a.xvi.).
iv. A case log with at least 500 case procedures and specified minima for certain case
procedure categories (Appendix I).
3. Application procedure
a. Submission of the credentials application package.
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Electronic submissions will be permitted.
Large files (>2MB) must be submitted on CD-ROM. Smaller files can be submitted on CDROM
or by e-mail.
i. All documents must be submitted to the EVDC Secretary for the attention of the
Credentials Committee.
ii. All correspondence and documents must be in English or, if the original is in
another language, be accompanied by an English translation.
iii. Credentials application packages are reviewed in the second half of the year.
iv. The EVDC Secretary must receive credentials application packages no later than
June 1 st in order to be assessed in the same year.
v. Applicants will be notified if a credentials application package is incomplete and, in
selected cases, may be permitted to make up deficiencies within a reasonable period of
time that is determined by the Credentials Committee.
vi. Applicants who submitted a complete credentials application package by June 1st
will be contacted by July 1 st regarding submission of documentation of the six
selected cases. This documentation must be received by the EVDC Secretary within
30 days upon the date of request.
vii. Items for pre-approval can be submitted at any time but are not reviewed earlier
than March 1 st , July 1st or November 1st . The applicant will be notified about the
result of the assessment within four months upon start of the next review period. The
following materials can be submitted to the EVDC Secretary for review and preapproval prior to submission of a credentials application package:
a) The two sets of full-mouth dental radiographs and temporomandibular joint
radiographs of an adult dog and an adult cat. These radiographs will be
evaluated anonymously, therefore, check that they do not identify the applicant
or the facility where they were prepared.
b) The two case reports and two peer-reviewed journal publications. Case
reports will be evaluated anonymously, therefore, check that they do not
identify the applicant or the facility where they were prepared.
c) The specialist hours (40 hours each) in anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and
surgery. Pre-approval will be granted only when at least 40 hours of training
have been fulfilled for each specialty.
b. Outcome of the review process
i. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the review no later than December
following receipt of their complete credentials application package.
ii. Successful applicants will be given details of the next EVDC entry examination. If
an application is not approved, the EVDC Secretary will inform the applicant of the
right to appeal the decision.
iii. Submitted credentials application packages become property of the EVDC. No part
of the credentials application package will be returned, the only exception being the
study models and impressions submitted as part of the medical records of the six cases
selected at random, if requested by the applicant.
iv. The Credentials Committee may, at its discretion, request clarification if there are
specific issues that prevent approval of a case report or a set of radiographs. A final
decision will be withheld until response to the Request for Clarification is received
from the applicant.
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v. Rebuttal: Following receipt of a non-approval decision the trainee may submit a
rebuttal, which must include reasons why the trainee considers each of the major
concerns listed by the Credentials Committee to be inappropriate. A maximum of 30
days is permitted for receipt by the Secretary of a Rebuttal of a non-approved case
report or set of radiographs. A rebuttal is not considered an appeal by the EVDC, and
is sent to the members of Credential Committee that originally reviewed the item. If
the rebuttal does not result in approval of the case report or set of radiographs, the
applicant has the right to request that the original case report or set of radiographs and
the rebuttal are considered as an Appeal of an Adverse Decision, which will be
handled according to the EVDC Appeals Procedure.
vi. Resubmission of a non-approved case report or set of radiographs is not permitted
unless specifically permitted or requested by the Credentials Committee in the notice
of non-approval.
4. Credentials application package contents
Application packages that are incomplete, or that are received after the deadline, will not be
considered
further. The credentials application package can be submitted electronically or on a CDROM, or as a
document, which must consist of one original and four exact copies. These five sets must be
indexed
and arranged in order following the requirements 4.a and 4.b. Each copy must be spiral or
ring-bound.
Falsifying information will result in immediate denial of credentials.
A.: General contents
1. Index
2. A completed and signed application form (Appendix II).
3. Fee payment and evidence of fee payment.
4. A copy of the applicant’s veterinary school graduation certificate.
5. A copy of the applicant’s current license to practice veterinary medicine in Europe.
6. An updated letter from the applicant’s licensing body verifying that he/she is a member in
good standing.
7. An updated list of any grievance and ethics infractions and the details associated with any
such events.
8. An updated curriculum vitae (use layout provided on the web site), including an account of
all rofessional endeavours since graduation from veterinary school.
9. A list of dental courses, seminars and wet labs attended (EVDC Information Document
No.3, Appendix VII).
10. A list of all presentations given and publications published (EVDC Information Document
No. 3, Appendix VIII).
11. A copy of all published and accepted articles related to veterinary dentistry, oral
pathology and oral surgery (co-)authored by the applicant, and a copy or photographic
evidence of any book, video, poster, instrument, educational model etc. relating to veterinary
dentistry, oral pathology or oral surgery (co-)authored or (co-)designed by the applicant. It is
required that the applicant has published or received written acceptance for publication in a
peer-reviewed journal as first author for two articles on veterinary dentistry, oral pathology or
oral surgery during the training programme. If this is not in English, an English translation of
the summary must be provided in addition to the original article.
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12. Two case reports of specialty related cases for which the applicant was the primary
operator during the training programme, or certification that pre-approval of case reports has
been obtained. The case reports must cover any of the four core disciplines (periodontics,
endodontics, restorative dentistry, oral surgery).
13. A list of all facilities and equipment available to the applicant (EVDC Information
Document No. 3, Appendices III and IV). Documentary evidence must be provided by
including photographs or a copy of the approval of the training centre(s) used by the
applicant.
14. A copy of dental charts of all relevant species, or a copy of the approval of these charts.
15. Specialist hours (40 hours each) in anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and surgery (Appendix
IV), or a copy of the approval of specialist hours.
16. Sets of dental and temporomandibular joint radiographs of an adult dog and an adult cat,
or certification that preapproval of radiographic sets has been obtained. Radiographic sets
submitted for preapproval will be evaluated anonymously. If the Radiographic sets are part of
the credentials package, an anonymous evaluation is not possible. Submission for preapproval
is the preferred method. The radiographic set equirements can be fulfilled as follows:
a) Full-mouth dental radiographs and temporomandibular joint radiographs of the same
animal with permanent dentition. OR
b) Full-mouth dental radiographs and temporomandibular joint radiographs of two different
animals with permanent dentitions.
§ Dental radiographs must show all crowns and roots, including 3 mm of the tissue adjacent to
the apex of each root. Each whole tooth must be visible in at least one radiograph. However,
more than one radiograph of an individual tooth may be submitted to permit isolation of roots
in multirooted teeth. Typically, 1014 films will be required for the full-mouth series with additional films, where necessary, for
root separation.
§ The radiographs submitted as full-mouth dental series of the dog must be obtained on the
same date and of the same animal. The radiographs submitted as full-mouth dental series of
the cat must be obtained on the same date and of the same animal. Any extraoral films should
be clearly identified as such.
Good quality prints of dental radiographic images produced by digital imaging systems may
be permitted, provided that the applicant and Supervisor/Residency Director certify that the
images have not been electronically enhanced or substantially modified after they were
obtained (Appendix V). Digital
radiographs should be submitted as jpeg files laid out in buccal-labial orientation.
§ Temporomandibular joint radiographs must include lateral-oblique and dorsoventral (or
ventrodorsal) views. Mounting of TMJ radiographs should be as follows: DV: nose up and L
to the right. Computed tomography (CT) images are not an acceptable substitute for
temporomandibular joint
radiographs.
§ Radiographs of a cadaver may be submitted, provided that for dental radiographs, a full
head was used, and for temporomandibular joint radiographs, an intact cadaver, with an
endotracheal tube in place, was used, and that the applicant and the Supervisor/Residency
Director certify that the images were obtained using cadaver material as described above
(Appendix VI).
§ Radiographs should be labelled and mounted appropriately (labial mounting), identifying
client, patient, date, animal age and breed and diagnostic purpose of the radiographs. One
original and four good-quality copies, or five good quality copies, are required, unless the
radiographs are submitted electronically. If
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radiographs are submitted on a CD-ROM, five identical CDs are to be submitted.
17. Supervisor visitation log (EVDC Information Document No.3, Appendix VI).
18. EVDC Trainee/resident Log Summary (EVDC Information Document No.3, Appendix
IX)
19. A list of names, titles, telephone numbers, e-mails and addresses of three individuals who
have agreed to write reference letters. Applicants need to send Appendix III to these
individuals and ensure that the reference letters are submitted directly to and received by the
EVDC Secretary no later than June 1st
20. Case logs
i. A minimum of five hundred (500) case procedures in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery
are required. A Chronological Case Log is required for the training period (or the last six
years). A cumulative number of cases should be shown every year. (See appendix X: EVDC
Information Document 3.) These case procedures must demonstrate the breadth and depth of
training and experience in the four core disciplines (periodontics, endodontics, restorative
dentistry, and oral surgery). In addition, candidates will be expected to have performed or
been exposed to more involved but less commonly performed procedures in the core
disciplines and other dental disciplines, such as prosthodontics and orthodontics, and
procedures in animals other than dogs and cats. The applicant should have performed the
majority of these case procedures as primary operator. A dental chart, medical record and
anaesthetic log must be available for all listed case procedures.
ii. The case logs must be printed or submitted electronically or on CD-ROM, presented in
chronological order, and include: consecutive log number, category, date, name of the
patient/ID, signalment (species, breed, age and sex of the patient), diagnosis, procedures
undertaken, whether the applicant was the primary operator (P), assisting a Diplomate (A),
primary operator supervised by a Diplomate (P/D), or assisting a Trainee/Resident that was
supervised by a Diplomate (RA), and if diagnostic imaging of teeth or the head was
undertaken. The majority of cases should fall under category 'P' or 'P/D'. Follow-up
procedures on the same patient retain the original consecutive log number (Appendices I
and VII).
iii. A case procedure is defined as performance of a specific procedure (including oral
diagnosis) in a dental discipline, with a maximum of three case procedures that may be logged
from any single treatment episode of a particular animal. For example:
o
An animal presented with a fractured tooth and periodontal disease that is treated by a root
canal procedure, endodontic access restoration and periodontal scaling would qualify as two
separate case procedures because specific procedures in two major disciplines (endodontics
and periodontics) were performed. The access restoration is not counted, as it is an integral
part of the endodontic procedure.
o
An animal with widespread but uncomplicated periodontal disease treated by routine
periodontal treatment and some simple (closed) extractions would qualify as two case
procedures.
o
An animal with malocclusion, for which diagnosis and prognosis of the abnormality and
genetic counselling is the extent of the treatment, constitutes one case procedure. Performance
of a specific dental technique under anaesthesia is not required, though a dental record,
including treatment plan/recommendations, must be completed.
o
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Management of one episode of disease requiring more than one examination or anaesthesia
counts as one case procedure (e.g., management of malocclusion with a device requiring
adjustments, or staged apexification). Follow-ups are not counted as new case procedures.
o
Two major procedures in a single category during the same anaesthetic procedure on the same
animal are permissible as two cases procedures, e.g., root canal treatment of a premolar tooth
and of a canine tooth.
o
In full-mouth extraction cases, a maximum of two OS2 case procedures may be counted if
surgical extractions are done in more than one quadrant for the same animal under the same
anaesthetic episode.
o
For restorations of enamel hypoplasia lesions, a maximum of two restorative case procedures
may be counted if more than one tooth is restored in the same animal under the same
anaesthetic episode. The teeth must be restored beyond simple dentin bonding.
iv. Separate logs are required for each category (Category Case Logs) as outlined in
Appendices I and VII. These logs must be in chronological order using the original
consecutive number of the case procedures in the chronological case log. The total number of
case procedures is to be calculated and noted at the bottom of each category log.
v. There is a minimum number of case procedures required for each category as outlined in
Appendix I. Where a number of procedures are grouped under a general heading, inclusion of
at least one of each type of procedure is strongly recommended.
vi. Trainees/Residents are encouraged to practice procedures on cadavers. Cadaver case
procedures must be listed on a separate log (Cadaver Case Log) and cannot be included in
the chronological case log or the category case logs. A maximum number of six cadaver cases
can substitute clinical cases but each category has to have at least one clinical case.The
cadaver case procedures may be performed by the applicant under direct supervision by
the Supervisor/Residency Director or other EVDC (or AVDC) Diplomate in lieu of a clinical
case, if an indication for such a procedure has not been presented to the applicant and if the
applicant has completed all other training requirements and is otherwise ready to submit a
credentials application package (Appendix VIII).
B. Supporting evidence
i. A letter confirming the satisfactory completion of an Approved Training Programme must
be submitted by the Supervisor/Residency Director directly to the EVDC Secretary and must
be received no later than June 1 st.
ii. Reference letters from three knowledgeable individuals familiar with the applicant’s
training or current activities in veterinary dentistry, oral pathology and oral surgery,
recommending the applicant for EVDC membership, must be submitted by the referees
directly to the EVDC Secretary and must be received no later than June 1 st.
C: Additional supporting evidence
i. Following submission of a credentials application package, applicants will be contacted no
later than July 1st and asked to submit thorough documentation of six cases chosen from the
chronological case log; The documentation must include copies of dental, medical and
anaesthetic records plus associated documentation and their English translation/summary,
including radiographs and clinical pictures. Five identical copies are required. The applicant
should retain originals except study models and impressions
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that will be returned if requested.
ii. The EVDC Secretary must receive the requested materials from the 6 cases within 30 days
upon the date of request.
iii. Additional case documentation or clarification of aspects of the credentials application
package may also be required before the final evaluation of the package.
5. Option for appeal
An applicant adversely affected by a decision of the EVDC shall notify the EVDC Secretary
of intention to petition for review of the decision. Within 90 days of the adverse decision of
the EVDC the petitioner must submit to the EVDC Secretary a written petition for review of
the decision, which shall include a statement describing the grounds for appeal, and
documentation, if any, supporting the appeal. The Board of Regents of the EVDC will reach a
final decision, which will be delivered in writing by registered post to the applicant not more
than 30 days after it is made. If the applicant is not satisfied with the final decision, he/she
may request mediation by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS). A
deposit of 1000 Euro must accompany the request to ensure that expenses of the mediator will
be covered.
Entry Examinations
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EVDC Certifying Examination
1. Description of the examination and requirements for entry to the EVDC examination
a. Entry to the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC, the College) is by successful
completion of the College certifying examination.
b. Applicants will only be admitted to the EVDC certifying examination after they have
produced satisfactory evidence that they meet the College’s credentials requirements.
Thereafter they are referred to as candidates.
c. Candidates are allowed a first attempt plus three retakes at each part of the examination
within eight years of their credentials having been accepted. Exemptions or extensions will
be considered by the Board on an ad hoc basis (e.g. pregnancy, major change in family
circumstances, etc.).
Any candidate who has not successfully completed all parts of the examination within eight
years will be permitted to re-apply. These candidates will be required to satisfy all current
credential requirements, repeat the credential review process and to submit a new application
and pay all application and examination fees. The repeat applicant whose new credentials
have been accepted will be required to take the entire examination and complete all three parts
successfully within eight years.
Those re-applying for College membership are required to re-take the whole examination as
the results of those parts of the examination that were previously passed will lapse.
d. Examinations will be offered annually provided there are sufficient candidates to justify
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the expense. However, if there are candidates awaiting an examination they will not normally
be required to wait longer than two years before being examined.
e. Fees are charged for reviewing applications and for sitting the examinations. (EVDC
Information Document 7)
2. Examination format
a. The College certifying examination is composed of three sections: Theory, Caseoriented
multiple choice (bench) and Practical. All three sections must be passed before a candidate
will be admitted to the College. The stated passing grade for each part is 70%. The practical
examination includes a wide range of dental procedures typically performed in specialist
practice. They are assigned to either core (endodontic, oral surgery, periodontal and
restorative/prosthodontic dentistry) or non-core (orthodontics, radiography, etc.) dental
disciplines, and the scores are calculated to determine whether a candidate has an overall pass
score in each of the core dental disciplines. A candidate must pass each core discipline (with a
minimum of 70%) in addition to the overall pass score of 70% to succeed in the practical
examination.
i. Theory: 175 multiple choice questions
The theory examination is intended to be an objective test of the range and depth of
knowledge based on the scientific literature in the field of general and veterinary
dentistry, oral medicine and surgery.
a. Candidates are permitted to take translation dictionaries into the
examination.
b. Candidates may not take any other books into the examination.
c. Candidates should provide their own pens, pencils, erasers.
d. Candidates may bring and consume refreshments during the examination
provided that this is done discreetly to avoid distracting other candidates.
e. Candidates are permitted 4.5 hours to complete all 175 questions.
ii Case-oriented multiple choice (Bench): 100 multiple choice questions based on
images
The case-oriented multiple choice examination is intended to evaluate familiarity with
anatomy, materials, supplies, instruments and equipment as well as skills in oral
diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutic judgement. The case-oriented multiple
choice examination consists of one four hour session.
a. Candidates are permitted to take translation dictionaries into the
examination.
b. Candidates may not take any other books into the examination.
c. Candidates should provide their own pens, pencils, erasers.
d. Candidates may bring and consume refreshments during the examination
provided that this is done discreetly to avoid distracting other candidates.
iii Practical examination: 12 to 15 treatments or procedures performed under
laboratory conditions
The practical examination is designed to test manual dexterity and technical skills as
well as knowledge of appropriate treatment procedures and techniques. The practical
examination will be comprised of three sessions of four and a half hours each.
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a. Candidates are permitted to take translation dictionaries into the
examination.
b. Candidates may not take any other books into the examination.
c. Candidates should provide their own pens, pencils, erasers.
d. Candidates may bring refreshments for consumption during the practical
examination but, for health reasons, they must not be taken into or consumed in
the operating area. A supervised refreshment area will be provided.
e. Candidates are expected to arrive for the practical examination with
sufficient instruments, equipment and materials to perform several procedures
in each core discipline of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.
f. Each candidate will be provided with an individual work area equipped with
air and water sources for conventional 4-hole hand-pieces. Conventional dental
radiography unit/s will be provided for candidates to share. Radiography units
capable of digital radiography may be available depending on the examination
site. Bringing your own dental radiography unit is strongly discouraged and is
subject to local law.
Candidates with preferences for specific equipment are allowed to bring their
own provided it does not interfere with the work of other candidates or the
Examination Committee. The use of a chair-side manual processor is
acceptable. Digital radiographs are acceptable but, to ensure anonymity, must
be submitted as jpeg images on a CD with no markings that would otherwise
identify the candidate. Users of computers must satisfy the proctor that internet
access and other communication devices have been disabled for the duration of
the examination.
g. Instruments and materials such as radiographic film, hand-pieces, restorative
material, curing lights, impression materials, etc. are not supplied by the
EVDC.
Candidates are reminded that laboratory specimens may be cold and that this
may affect their choice of materials. The use of surgical adhesives for closure
is not permitted because this prevents evaluation of surgical technique. Due to
safety regulations, use of two-part, liquid-powder methyl methacrylate
products are not encouraged. Candidates must find an alternate material for
procedures that might call for the use of such products.
To summarise, all materials necessary to complete the practical examination sessions, and
which were not mentioned above as being supplied by the EVDC, are the responsibility of the
candidate. No reading materials associated with dental techniques, equipment or supplies may
be brought into the examination room or accessed on computer, except product information
sheets that were originally packaged with the equipment or material. When using any
electrical instrument, the candidate is responsible for checking for voltage compatibility.
Provision of plugs, adaptors and electric cords is the candidate’s responsibility.
b. Candidates are expected to work independently and no candidate is allowed to receive help
from any other candidate or other person on any phase of the practical examination.
Candidates are instructed not to discuss the examination with each other or engage in
conversation during the examination. Minimal conversation directed toward the use of shared
materials and equipment which has been provided by the EVDC is permissible. If a candidate
has a question, he or she should ask the proctor. Pets, family members, friends, staff, and
personal belongings not related to the examination, will not be allowed in the examination
area.
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c. Any candidate found to be dishonest in the course of the examination will be reported to the
Board of Regents by the Examination Committee and may be excluded from that and
subsequent qualifying examinations. Admittance to subsequent examinations will be at the
discretion of the Board of Regents.
d. The theory and case-oriented multiple choice examinations will include questions on any
aspect of veterinary medicine and surgery which have any relevance to dentistry, oral
medicine and surgery. Questions may be expected in the following discipline and species
categories:
i. Disciplines:
- Equipment, materials
- Anatomy, development & histology
- Diagnosis, diagnostic imaging
- Oral pathology
- Oral medicine, pharmacology, anaesthetics
- Periodontology
- Endodontics
- Restorative dentistry, prosthodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral surgery
ii. Species:
- Dog and cat
- Horse & farm animals
- Rabbit & rodents
- Other species
- Non-species (questions not species specific)
e. An EVDC reading list is available to assist in preparation for the examination.
(See www.evdc.info)
f. Examination questions are the copyright of the EVDC and may not be divulged to third
parties. No examination material may be removed from the examination venue. Candidates
guilty of such an offence may be excluded from that and subsequent certifying examinations.
3. Passing grades, examination results, repeat-examinations and appeals
3.1. Passing grades
All three sections must be completed satisfactorily to pass the examination.
Candidates are expected to obtain a minimum of 70% of available marks in all sections of
the examination (written, case-oriented multiple choice and practical), AND in the practical
examination, 70% in each of the core discipline components of Oral Surgery, Periodontics,
Endodontics and Restorative/Prosthodontic dentistry.
The examination is marked anonymously. An anonymity process has been designed and will
be explained to candidates prior to the start of the examination. Each part of the examination
is marked anonymously and independently.
3.2. Disclosure of examination results
Candidates will receive written notification of whether or not they passed the examination
within thirty days of the date of the examination. Examination results will be sent to all
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candidates on the same day. Candidates, who are not successful in the examination, including
the practical examination, will be provided with their percentage scores in each section.
• For the written and the case-oriented multiple choice examinations, information will
be made available on whether the candidate passed or failed each discipline category
of the examinations.
• For the practical examination, information will be made available on whether the
candidate passed or failed each procedure within each core category as well as noncore
categories of the examination. A short narrative will be provided for failed procedures.
Candidates will not be allowed to review their examination papers or specimens after
the examination.
3.3 Repeat examinations
The EVDC certifying examination has three parts: a written, case-oriented multiple choice
and a practical part. Candidates will have eight years, with a maximum of 4 attempts at
each part, to successfully complete the three parts of the examination. Any candidate who
has not successfully completed all parts of the examination within eight years will be
permitted to re-apply. These applicants will be required to satisfy all current credential
requirements and repeat the credential review process; submit a new application and pay
all application and examination fees. The candidate whose new credentials have been
accepted will be required to take the entire examination and complete all three parts
successfully.
3.4 Appeal procedure
EVDC constitution and By-laws - Article VI: Appeals against Adverse Decisions
1. A person, or persons adversely affected by a College decision may petition for
reconsideration on the grounds that the decision was:
a. not based on established College criteria applicable to such decision
b. unsupported by the evidence available, or
c. arbitrary or capricious
2. A written petition must include a statement of the grounds for reconsideration with
documentation sent to the Chair of the Board of Regents of the College via the Secretary.
Such a petition must be postmarked to the College office within 90 days of the date on which
the College's decision was made known to the petitioner.
3. The affected party(s) may be invited to appear before the Board of Regents.
4. The Board of Regents will meet in executive session to reach a final decision. The decision
of the Board of Regents will be postmarked in writing to the affected person(s)
not more than 30 days after it is made.
5. If a meeting is requested by either party to the dispute, and if one of the parties will
accept the responsibility for the expenses of the meeting and provide a deposit of 1000
Euro towards these expenses, the Chair of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation
(EBVS) shall call a meeting of the parties in dispute or their representatives. The meeting may
be held at the EBVS headquarters and may be chaired by the Chair of the EBVS. The parties
in dispute would be guided to seek equitable solutions. The College will not provide travel
funds to the parties in dispute.
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EVDC EXAM
: LIST of STANDARD PRACTICAL PROCEDURES (LSPP)
Small Companion Animals (Dog, Cat, Rabbit)
The latest version of this document is available from the College web site :
http://www.evdc.info/
This document provides a list of standard procedures that can be expected in the EVDC
Practical Exam. It is provided to guide exam candidates in preparing for the exam. Candidates
should ensure that they have all the materials, instruments and equipment necessary to
perform any of these procedures with them when they attend the practical examination.
PERIODONTICS (PE)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1 Dental scaling and polishing on an assigned area. D, C Any
2 Gingivectomy (of X mm) on an assigned area. D Any (canine)
3 Gingival or mucogingival access flap to enable open subgingivaldebridement. D Any
4 Apically positioned flap of X mm on an assigned area. D Incisors, canine
5 Root coverage procedure on an assigned defect area (e.g., laterally repositioned flaps,
coronally advanced flap, free gingival grafts, subepithelial connective tissue grafts) D Canine,
carnassial
6 Guided tissue regeneration (guided bone regeneration) technique for management of a
periodontal defect. D
7 Crown lengthening procedure (gingivectomy, internal bevel and/or apically positioned flap).
D Canine
8 Infra-bony pocket surgical treatment D Canine (palatal side)
Endodontics (EN)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1 Crown amputation and partial coronal pulpectomy (vital pulpotomy), specific tooth as
directed. D Canine
2 Pulpectomy (standard root canal treatment) + GP obturation technique on single-rooted
teeth D,C Canine, incisors
3 Pulpectomy (standard root canal treatment) + GP obturation technique on two- or threerooted teeth D M1, P4
4 Endodontic surgery (apicectomy +/- retrograde filling) D Canine, P4, M1
Restorative (RE)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1 Shallow to moderate carious lesion preparation and filling - thick dentine over pulp
D Max M1, Mand M1
2 Deep carious lesion preparation and pulpal protection (no filling) – defect n ear-pulpal
exposure on occlusal surface D Max M1, Mand M1
3 Cavity preparation on a pulpless tooth with root canal filling D C, M1, P4
4 Aesthetic composite restoration of a crown tooth surface defect (i.e. enamel hypoplasia) on
incisor or canine tooth. D Canine, Incisor
5 Crown wall restoration close to gingival margin D Canine, M1
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Prosthodontics (PR)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1 Full cast crown preparation supragingival margin + impression D Canine, Max P4, Mand
M1
2 Full cast crown preparation subgingival margin + impression D Canine
3 Aesthetic direct crown build-up on a fractured tooth D Incisor
4 Three-quarter crown preparation + impression D Canine
Oral Surgery (OS)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1 Closed extraction technique of single-rooted teeth D,C Incisors
2 Open extraction technique of single-rooted teeth D,C Any
3 Open extraction technique of multirooted teeth D,C Any
4 Hemisection and root extraction (root separation and resection) on a carnassial tooth D P4,
M1
5 Full quadrant extraction in a cat. C All
6 Extraction of root tips in a cat or in dogs D,C Any
7 Intentional root retention of a specific tooth, cat. C Any
8 Repair of oronasal fistula of dental origin : mucosal advancement or transposition flap D,C
Any
9 Sagittal midline rostral defect of the hard palate: repair with an appropriate palatoplasty
D, C caudal
10 Sagittal midline caudal defect of the hard palate: repair with an appropriate palatoplasty
D, C midline
11 Parasagittal caudal defect of the hard palate: repair with an appropriate palatoplasty
D, C midline
12 Parasagittal rostral defect of the hard palate: repair with an appropriate palatoplasty
D, C midline
13 Soft palate cleft repair D, C midline
14 TMJ condylectomy C R, L
15 Zygomatic arch resection D,C R, L
16 Coronoid process resection D R, L
17 Maxillo-mandibular fixation C 4 canines
18 Mandibular interdental fixation D,C Fract P3/P4 or P4/M1
19 Maxillary interdental fixation D Fract P3/P4
20 Unilateral rostral mandibulectomy (level P2) D,C up P2 incl.
21 Bilateral rostral mandibulectomy (level P2) D,C up P2 incl.
22 Unilateral rostral maxillectomy D, C up P2 incl.
23 Partial maxillectomy D,C centered P2
24 Mandibular rim excision D centered P3
25 Segmental mandibulectomy D centered P3 or body
26 Mandibular ramus resection D
27 Partial glossectomy (rostral) D,C rostral 1/3
28 Partial glossectomy (lateral) D 1/3
29 Mandibular lymph nodes excision D,C
30 Medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes excision D
31 Mandibular/sublingual Salivary gland excision DC
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Orthodontics (OR)
i/d Procedure Outline Species Teeth
1Impression(s) and bite registration(s) of a specified area, using appropriate materials. D,C
Any
2 Cementation of brackets and buttons. D,C Canine, PM, M
3 Application of a bracket, button, appliance, wire, elastics, or power chain as specified
D,C Canine, PM, M
4 Correction of rostroversion of maxillary canine tooth with orthodontic elastics or power
chain D Canine
5 Custom-made inclined plane on maxillary canine teeth to correct linguoclusion of
mandibular canine teeth D Canine
Radiography (RX)
1 Radiographic exam of a tooth(teeth), a specific area (e.g. a few teeth, or an entire quadrant)
D,C Any
Ongoing Evaluation of Diplomates
Version 2007-09-08
Introduction
Award of a Diploma by a European College signifies that, at the time of issue, the holder had
a high level of current knowledge of, appropriate skills in, and was committed to the
specialty. A College Diploma is an indication of past, not current, knowledge and expertise
and so can only be accepted as evidence supporting specialist status for a limited period.
Diplomates have a duty to maintain their skills by regularly practising in their specialty and
updating their knowledge if they wish to maintain their specialist status. The procedures set
out below describe the method of ongoing evaluation used by the EVDC to ensure that its
Diplomates are fulfilling this duty and continue to be committed to the specialty. A guide to
the level of commitment and ongoing training expected from Diplomates is given in
Appendix I.
Ongoing Evaluation of Diplomates
1. Report of activities
a. Diplomates will supply the College with evidence of their ongoing commitment to the
specialty and their continued fulfilment of the College’s membership requirements within five
years of the issue of their last Diploma. This will be done by submitting a detailed report of
their activities to the Board.
Such a report must include:
i. An outline of activities in the field of veterinary dentistry, odontostomatology and
oral surgery undertaken since issue of the last diploma.
ii. A declaration that during this period at least half of their normal working time has
been devoted to clinical activities, research, further training and/or teaching in the field
of veterinary dentistry, odontostomatology and oral surgery.
iii. A list of relevant continuing education and related activities (as listed in Appendix
I) undertaken since issue of the last diploma, along with their assigned point values.
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iv. A practical plan of action for remedying the situation if the Diplomate has failed to
meet the expected levels of commitment.
b. When a Diplomate has not fulfilled all the College’s requirements, allowance will be made
for extenuating circumstances such as prolonged illness. However, such Diplomates will be
expected to take remedial action in a timely manner, submitting regular progress reports at
intervals specified by the Board until completion of the remedial action plan.
c. Failure to submit a satisfactory progress report within 12 months of the due date without
extenuating circumstances is grounds for disciplinary action.
2. Evaluation of Diplomates’ reports
a. The Board will review submitted reports and make an appropriate recommendation to the
next Annual Business Meeting (ABM):
i. For acceptance and issue of a new diploma (which will be valid for a further five
years)
ii. For remedial action to be taken and a further report to be made to the Board before
the next ABM. In this case the Diplomate may be granted a limited extension of
validity of the previous diploma.
iii. For disciplinary action to be taken
b. Remedial action should:
i. Make up for deficiencies in the previous period.
ii. Ensure that ongoing training, experience and commitment requirements are met.
3. Disciplinary action
a. The names of Diplomates who fail to meet the College’s requirements for ongoing
evaluation will be presented to the ABM for decisions on disciplinary action.
b. Such Diplomates will be permitted to present their case to the next ABM, should they so
wish, before any decision is made regarding disciplinary action.
c. Options for disciplinary action on failure to meet the College’s requirements for ongoing
evaluation:
i. If appropriate remedial action is not started within a reasonable time (normally 12
months) the ABM will reprimand the offending Member and the Member’s name will
be removed from the European Veterinary Specialists Register. Such Members will no
longer be permitted to use the title of “Diplomate” or have the privilege of calling
themselves “European Specialists”.
ii. If appropriate remedial action is not underway by the ABM following the one
issuing a reprimand then the membership will be suspended.
iii. If appropriate remedial action has still not been completed by the Annual Business
Meeting following suspension then the Member will be expelled.
Appendix I
Commitment Requirements Expected of EVDC Diplomates:
Introduction to the points system
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It is expected that EVDC Diplomates will gain a minimum of 100 points for involvement in
activities relevant to the speciality, as listed below, in each five year period (i.e. an average of
at least twenty points per year), with no more than forty points coming from any one of the
five main categories in each five year period.
Categories:
Maximum claimable points = 40 points per category in each five-year period
1. Publications relevant to veterinary dentistry, odontostomatology and oral surgery
a. Substantial original scientific paper in:
First author Second or last author Other author
i. International refereed scientific journal 12 points 8 points 6 points
ii. National refereed journal 10 points 7 points 5 points
b. Substantial reviews and book chapters
First author Other author
i. Substantial state of the art
review in refereed journal 8 points N/A
ii. Refereed and referenced
book chapter of equivalent content 15 points 6 points
iii. Short review or equivalent article 4 points N/A
iv. Unrefereed, unreferenced or short book chapter 4 points N/A
v. Multimedia publication (DVD, Video, relevant webpages) 4 points N/A
c. Case reports and short communications First author Other author
i. Case report or short article in a refereed journal 7 points 4 points
ii. Case reports or short article, other publication 4 points 2 points
2. Provision of education in veterinary dentistry, odontostomatology and oral surgery
a. Undergraduate training and formal education
i. Didactic teaching 2 points / hour
b. Postgraduate training and continuing education
i. Practical courses 2 points / hour
ii. Continuing education lecture, international 4 points / hour
iii. Continuing education lecture, national 2 points / hour
3. Presentations relevant to the speciality at conferences and educational meetings
(Points halved for each subsequent presentation of the same material)
a. State of the art or scientific presentation 8 points
b. Case report presentation 2 points
c. Poster, scientific 4 points
d. Poster, case report 2 points
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4. Attendance at congresses and courses relevant to the speciality
a. International congresses 4 per half day
b. National congresses 2 points per half day
c. Human dentistry congresses 4 points per half day
d. Advanced training courses 4 points per half day
e. Registration for a university degree course 15 points
f. Other appropriate study (please specify) (including nonspecialised congresses) 2 points per
half day
5. Involvement in College activities
a. Participation on the College Board
i. Secretary 7 points / year
ii. President, Treasurer 5 points / year
iii. Other Board Members 5 points / year
b. Participation on College committees
i. Chair of the Credentials Committee (CC) or of the Examination Committee (EC) 7
points / year
ii. Other CC or EC committee member 5 points / year
iii. Examination supervision and/or marking 4 points / day
iv. Preparation of examination question later accepted by the EC 3 points / question
v. Member of another (ad hoc) committee of the EVDC 4 points
vi. EVDC webmaster 5 points / year
c. Participation on committees of other veterinary dental organisations
i. Committee member, other organisations 3 points / year
ii. Journal of Veterinary Dentistry editor 5 points / year
iii. Editor, other journal 3 points / year
6. Training scheme organisation and supervision
a. Supervision of a Residency Programme 10 points / year
b. Supervision of an Alternate Pathway Programme 8 points / year
c. Short term mentorship of registered trainee / resident 1 point / month
European Veterinary Dental College
Reading List (EVDC-3 version 2010-05-26)
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The entry examination of the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) tests the range and
depth of the candidate's knowledge on aspects of general veterinary medicine, dentistry, oral
anatomy, oral pathology, oral medicine, oral surgery, and oral radiology.
The following list is provided as suggested reading material. The examination questions are
not
restricted to these references. Much of veterinary dental knowledge has been derived from
human dentistry. This is reflected in the suggested reading list and will also be reflected in the
examination itself.
Items that are considered to be essential reading are printed in bold. Other items are
considered as additional or alternative reading material.
1. JOURNALS
1.1 Journal of Veterinary Dentistry: last 15 years
1.2 Relevant articles published in the veterinary literature over the last 15 years in:
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian
Equine Veterinary Journal
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Journal of Small Animal Practice
Veterinary Surgery
1.3 Relevant articles published in other veterinary and dental journals and abstracted
in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry over the last 15 years
2. VETERINARY TEXTBOOKS
2.1 Anaesthesia
Flecknel P, Waterman A. Pain Management in Animals. 1st ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders,
2000.
Muir WW. Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2000.
2.2 Anatomy
Evans HE. Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1993.
2.3 General Veterinary Surgery and Medicine
Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia:
WB Saunders, 2005.
Slatter DG. Textbook of Small Animal Surgery. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2003.
Fossum TW. Small Animal Surgery. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2003.
2.4 Veterinary Dentistry: Cat, Dog, General Crossley DA. B.S.A.V.A. Manual of Small
Animal Dentistry. 3rd ed. Cheltenham: British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2006.
DeForge DH, Colmery BH. Atlas of Veterinary Dental Radiology. Ames: Iowa State
University Press, 2000.
Harvey CE (guest editor). Feline Dentistry. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small
Animal Practice 22(6). Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1992.
Harvey CE, Emily PP. Small Animal Dentistry. St. Louis: Mosby, 1993.
Holmstrom SE (guest editor). Dentistry. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal
Practice 35(4). Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2005.
Holmstrom SE, Frost P, Eisner ER. Veterinary Dental Techniques for the Small Animal
Practitioner. 3rd edn. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2004.
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Verstraete FJM. Self-Assessment Color Review of Veterinary Dentistry. Manson Publishing,
London & Iowa State University Press, Ames, 1999.
Wiggs RB, Lobprise HB. Veterinary Dentistry Principles & Practice. Philadelphia:
Lippincott-Raven, 1997.
2.5 Veterinary Dentistry: Other Species
Baker GJ, Easley J. Equine Dentistry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2005.
Capello V. Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Handbook. Lake Worth: Zoological Education
Network, 2005.
Crossley DA (guest editor). Oral Biology, Dental and Beak Disorders. Veterinary Clinics of
North America: Exotic Animal Practice 6(3). Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2003.
Gaughan EM, DeBowes RM (guest editors). Dentistry. Veterinary Clinics of North America:
Equine Practice 14(2). Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1998.
Hillson S. Teeth. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Kertesz P. A Colour Atlas of Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery. London: Wolfe, 1993.
Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents - Clinical Medicine and
surgery.2nd ed. St. Louis: Saunders, 2004
3. HUMAN TEXTBOOKS
3.1 Histology and Embryology
Avery JK. Oral Development and Histology. 3rd ed. New York: Thieme, 2002.
Nanci A. Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development, Structure, and Function. 6th ed. St.
Louis: Mosby, 2003.
3.2 Dental Materials
Anusavice KJ. Phillips’ Science of Dental Materials. 11th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders,
2003.
Craig RG, Powers JM, Wataha JC. Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation. 8th ed. St.
Louis: Mosby, 2004.
O'Brien WJ. Dental Materials and Their Selection. 2nd ed. Chicago: Quintessence Publishing,
2002.
3.3 Endodontics
Cohen S, Burns RC. Pathways of the Pulp. 9th ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2006.
3.4 Operative Dentistry
Roberson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ. Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative
Dentistry. 5th ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2006.
3.5 Oral Medicine and Pathology
Kramer IRH, Pindborg JJ, Shear M. Histological Typing of Odontogenic Tumours. 2nd ed .
Berlin & New York: Springer-Verlag, 1992.
Neville B, Damm DD, Allen CM, Bouquot J. Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2002.
Regezi JA, Sciubba J, Jordan RCK. Oral Pathology - Clinical-Pathologic Correlations. 4th
ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2003.
Reichart PA, Philipsen HP. Color Atlas of Dental Medicine - Oral Pathology. New York:
Thieme, 2000.
3.6 Oral Radiology
White SC, Pharoah MJ. Oral Radiology - Principles and Interpretation. 5th ed. St. Louis:
Mosby, 2004.
3.7 Oral Surgery
Peterson LJ, Ellis E III, Hupp JR, Tucker MR. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2003.
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3.8 Orthodontics
Graber TM, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL. Orthodontics - Current Principles & Techniques. 4th
ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2005.
Proffit WR, Fields HW. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 2000.
3.9 Periodontology
Lindhe J, Karring T, Lang N. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 4th ed. Oxford:
Blackwell Munksgaard, 2003.
Newman MG, Takei HH, Carranza FA, Klokkevold PR. Carranza's Clinical Periodontology.
10th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2006.
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