Gottfried Morgenegg, DVM, owns Tierzahnarzt in Obfelden, Switzerland. He earned his DVM from University of Zurich in Switzerland, after which he worked in general practice before specializing in dentistry. Dr. Morgenegg is the past president of the European Veterinary Dental Society and a member of the WSAVA dental guidelines committee. His primary focus is improving disease awareness and veterinary education and providing helpful tools for clinicians and pet owners.
Brook A. Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, earned his DVM from University of California, Davis. He is a board-certified specialist in veterinary dentistry of both the American and European Veterinary Dental Colleges. In addition, he is a fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. He is one of fewer than 10 veterinarians worldwide to hold all 3 of these certificates.
David Clarke, BVSc, DAVDC, FAVD, MANZCVS, is a specialist in veterinary dentistry and small animal oral surgery, runs Dental Care for Pets in Australia, is an adjunct associate lecturer at Massey University in New Zealand and Melbourne University in Australia, and is a consultant for zoos in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. Dr. Clarke completed a dental residency at the Dallas Dental Animal Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and is president of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr. Clarke has published numerous articles and runs dental seminars and workshops throughout Australia and Asia.
Rod Jouppi, DVM, is a university veterinarian and the director of the animal care facility at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. He earned his DVM from University of Guelph. Dr. Jouppi is president of the Human Animal Bond Association, chair of the Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee at AAHA, and a member of the WSAVA dental guidelines committee. He is also a board member of the Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics and the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations. He lectures on animal welfare internationally.