Scaling New Heights in Dentistry: A Talk with Vickie Byard, cvr, VTS (Dentistry)

摘要

FOR MOST PEOPLE, dentistry is probably not what comes to mind when they hear the words "instant gratification." But for Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), the dramatic improvement in her patients' quality of life after a dental procedure provides herwith that sense of reward. As the inpatient supervisor and dentistry coordinator at Rau Animal Hospital in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Vickie works one-on-one with clients to provide their pets with the highest possible level of periodontal care. By servingas the presidentelect and exam chairperson of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT), Vickie strives to improve the quality of veterinary dentistry across the nation. She has lectured on dentistry at various conferences, including the Veterinary Technician~(R) 2007 CE Seminar, where she inspires technicians to gain the confidence to reach for their dreams. "I think that technicians have a wealth of potential that has hardly been tapped," Vickie says. Here, she tells us about disturbing dentistry statistics, the benefits of intraoral radiology, and the importance of believing in yourself.