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.