Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 11th July 2018
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Professor recognised for contributions to dentistry
“I’m honored to receive this Award and appreciative of the increased attention that dental and oral diseases are now receiving in small animal practice."

Colin Harvey gets WSAVA award for scientific achievement 

WSAVA has chosen emeritus professor Colin Harvey as the recipient of its 2018 Scientific Achievement award.

Until his retirement in 2013, Prof Harvey was professor of surgery and dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania.

The award recognises his work to highlight the importance of veterinary oral and dental conditions in companion animals. He also developed tools to implement dental procedures and preventative strategies in day-to-day veterinary practice.

As a boarded specialist in surgery and dentistry, he introduced a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures into clinical, teaching and research activities. This improved major oral surgery reconstructive techniques needed for cancer patents, as well as the management of oral trauma and oro-nasal defects.

His work with companion animals led to research confirming that worsening periodontal disease in humans is associated with distant organ (kidney, liver, heart) pathology.

He also developed the Penn Canine and Feline Periodontal Scoring spreadsheet, which is now used by veterinary surgeons around the world. It takes into account the wide variation in the size and shape of teeth in dogs and cats when scoring the severity of periodontal disease.

Commenting on the award, Professor Gad Baneth, chair of WSAVA’s scientific advisory committee, said: “Professor Harvey has made outstanding contributions to the understanding of veterinary oral health and has influenced both the science and practice of veterinary dental medicine worldwide."

Colin Harvey added: “I’m honored to receive this Award and appreciative of the increased attention that dental and oral diseases are now receiving in small animal practice.

“As a clinician, I enjoy dentistry because it involves meticulous work and uses a variety of equipment and instruments. A good dentist is a sculptor, even when performing ‘simple’ procedures such as surgical extractions.”

Prof Harvey’s award will be presented at WSAVA’s World Congress, which takes place in Singapore from 25 to 28 September.

Image courtesy of WSAVA

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.