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Service Dogs are all Smiles!

Non-profit Canine Companions for Independence Receives Equipment Donation from Dentalaire and Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, Make Me Smile Committee

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Dr. Phil Lin, Canine Companions Veterinarian, Daniel Strange, Dentalaire Equipment Technician,
Ali Harris and Kim Whooley, Registered Veterinary Technicians

Dentalaire and the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry Outreach Committee recently donated needed dental equipment to national service dog provider Canine Companions for Independence.  The Foundation’s Board of Directors and the Outreach Committee’s Make Me Smile Committee along with Dentalaire’s President Ron Anderson, decided to make this generous donation to the non-profit, which provides expertly trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge.

“I am grateful that Dentalaire and the Outreach Committee’s Make Me Smile Program through the Chair, Dr. Barry Rathfon, identified Canine Companions and the wonderful work the veterinary clinic does in support of good oral health of these exceptional dogs.  As a result, the Committee elected to donate equipment to enhance dental procedures!” says Carol Weldin, Canine Companions Northwest Region Board President, and Board Member of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry and Chair of their Outreach Committee.

The new equipment will ensure current and future service dogs have the healthiest teeth and gums possible:
•    The new Prestige Dental Station System will allow Canine Companions veterinarians to perform in-house dental procedures on service dogs.
•    A new Digital Dental Imaging System will identify problems with teeth that can’t be seen with the naked eye.
•    This will help Canine Companions ensure dental health for hundreds of their puppies and service dogs per year.

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Daniel Strange, Dr. Phil Lin, Service Dog “Dutton V”, Ali Harris and Kim Whooley

Canine Companions veterinarian Dr. Phillip Lin says, “We’re grateful to receive this equipment, which will help us provide a higher standard of medical care for our dogs.  Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians and prompt treatment for tooth fractures and early treatment for gum disease is important for the long-term health and well-being of our dogs.”  With this equipment, Canine Companions will be able to ensure their service dogs have the healthiest teeth possible, right in their own veterinary clinic, reducing time and cost.

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Daniel Strange, Dr. Phil Lin, Dutton V, Ali Harris and Kim Whooley

To learn more about Canine Companions and their expertly trained service dogs, visit www.cci.org/dogs

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 TITANIUM MEMBER CONTRIBUTORS

  • Dr. Larry Baker
  • Dr. Josephine Banyard
  • Dr. Jan Bellows
  • Dr. Ian Bishop
  • Dr. Glen Brigden
  • Dr. Cindy Charlier
  • Companion Animal Dentistry of Kansas City
  • Dr. William Gengler
  • Jay Haenert
  • Dr. Paul Hobson
  • Dr. Stephen Juriga
  • Dr. Kenneth Lee
  • Dr. Angela Mees
  • Dr. Bonnie Shope

The following 2020 VDF Speakershave generously donated their honorariums back to the Foundation.

The following 2018 VDF Speakershave generously donated their honorariums back to the Foundation.

The following 2017 VDF Speakershave generously donated their honorariums back to the Foundation.

  • Dr. A. Amimoto
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  • Dr. Curt Coffman
  • Dr. William Gengler
  • Dr. Toru Gotanda
  • Dr. William Kellner

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 TITANIUM CONTRIBUTORS

  • Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
  • Dr. Richard McFarland
  • Dr. Susan McTaggart
  • Dr. Mike Overend
  • Dr. Jan Bellows
  • Dr. Jamie Anderson
  • Companion Animal Dentistry of Kansas City