In addition to veterinary college and many years of general practice experience, Dr. Hewitt has completed a residency in veterinary dentistry, which includes advanced training in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dental and oral health issues in animals. To be considered a specialist, a veterinarian must be board certified by a recognized specialty veterinary college. Becoming a specialist requires completion of a comprehensive residency in the specialty field, which is typically 3-6 years. After doctors complete the residency requirements, the American Veterinary Dental College has a comprehensive written, bench, and practical exam that the doctors must pass to become specialists. Dr. Hewitt passed the certification exam and became a board-certified veterinary dentist in June 2018. In Nevada, only veterinarians that have completed a residency and passed a board certification exam from a specialty college can refer to themselves as a specialist.
Learn more at: Animal Owner Resources – AVDC.org