Dental Doc Spotlight - the amazing Dr. Balke
Meet Dr. Balke! He's one of fewer than 300 board-certified veterinary dentists in the world! 🌎
😳 Believe it or not, as a kid, he used to feel faint watching surgeries—now it’s his favorite part of the job.
👨🔧 When he’s not fixing pet smiles, you’ll find him flying ✈️, exploring the great outdoors🏕️, or hanging out with his significant other and five rescue dogs (you read that right, FIVE!) 🐶.
🙋🏼♀️ Have a question about your pet’s teeth? Drop it below👇—Dr. Balke and our team are always here to help!
📍 Scottsdale | Gilbert | Peoria | Tucson
#DentalDocSpotlight #VetDentist #PetDentalCare #FlyingVet #RescueDogs #AVDS #BoardCertified
Happy New Year 2024-25
Wishing all of our pet patients and their families a happy and healthy 2025! May your New Year be filled with smiles!
We'll be here for you in 2025!
📍 #Scottsdale | #GilbertAZ | #PeoriaAZ | #Tucson
#HappyNewYear2025 #HappyNewYear #AVDS
Farewell Dr. Adrian
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Alexander Adrian for all the incredible memories, dedication, and laughter you’ve brought to AVDS over the years. You’ve been an amazing coworker, mentor, and friend, and we’ve loved every moment working with you. 💙
While we’ll miss having you here, we’re so excited for your next chapter and can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll accomplish in your new adventures. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this new journey—your AVDS family will always be cheering you on!
#Cheers #NewBeginnings #ThankYou #AVDS
Dental Cat Fact - Number of Teeth
✨ Did you know cats have 30 teeth?
That’s 16 on top and 14 on the bottom—all perfectly designed for cutting and tearing (not chewing!) ‼️ Next time your cat lets out a big yawn, take a peek inside 👀.
Got a cat who loves to flash their pearly whites? Share their photo in the comments! 😺
#CatDentist #Cats #CatDentalFacts
Happy Thanksgiving from the AZVDS family!
🦃🌟 Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! While our hospitals are closed for the holiday, we wish you a day filled with gratitude, love, and togetherness. Cherish these moments with your family including your furry loved ones! 🍂✨ #ThanksgivingJoy #Petsandfamily #Gratitude #AZVDS
Dental Doc Spotlight: Dr. Coffman
🔦 Dental Doc Spotlight: Dr. Curt Coffman
Every month, we’ll be spotlighting one of our incredible doctors to give you a closer look at the talent, passion, and dedication behind the veterinary medical team at AVDS. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Curt Coffman!
🏥 For over 20 years, Dr. Coffman has been at the heart of Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, pioneering advancements in veterinary dentistry and inspiring the veterinary community nationwide and around the world. Not only is he a board-certified veterinary dentist, but he's also a trusted mentor, educator, and leader who has selflessly shared his expertise with over 350 veterinary hospitals and their staff across the U.S.
🎓 Dr. Coffman’s impact reaches far beyond AVDS—he teaches at the nation's top veterinary schools, holds leadership roles within Thrive Pet Healthcare and the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, and has earned numerous awards recognizing his dedication to the field of veterinary dentistry.
⛳️ With all of his professional endeavors, Dr. Coffman still makes time to enjoy the outdoors, fishing and golfing, cheering on his favorite baseball team, and cooking up a storm with family and friends. Despite his busy schedule, he maintains a patient-centered approach, ensuring each pet patient receives the highest quality care. 🦷
Thank you, Dr. Coffman, for the passion and dedication you bring to our team. We’re honored to work alongside you! 💙
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AVDS Gives Back: Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children.
What an Incredible Day of Giving Back! 🌍❤️
This past weekend, our Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists team joined Feed My Starving Children for an afternoon of packing meals, spreading joy, and making a tangible difference! In just two hours, alongside other amazing volunteers, we packed 102,168 meals that will reach over 110 countries to feed children in need. That’s 279 kids who will have meals for an entire year!
A huge thank you to everyone from AVDS who showed up to pack with us, and to those who donated—your generosity helped make this possible. 💙 Whether in person or in spirit, you all contributed to this meaningful day of giving back.
Check out our pictures
capturing the energy, teamwork, and purpose that fueled us through the event! 📽️✨
Together, we’re making the world a little brighter. 🌟 Thank you, Feed My Starving Children, for the opportunity to help those in need this holiday season.
#feedmystarvingchildren #volunteer #FeelGoodVibes #tempe #avds #spreadingkindness
Barktober fest 2024 is quite the tail wagging experience! 🐾🎃Come on down and see what’s going on! Barktoberfest #azvds #funinthesun #barktoberfest
We love our technicians! 🥰🤩😍
🌟🎉 Happy Veterinary Technician Week Again! 🎉🌟
Last week we celebrate the incredible compassion and dedication of our veterinary technicians who go above and beyond for our furry friends every single day. 🐾 From comforting anxious pets to ensuring they receive the best care possible, your hard work does not go unnoticed!
Let’s give a big final shoutout to all the heroes behind the scenes at each AZVDS hospital! 👏❤️
#VetTechWeek #AnimalHeroes #PetCarePros #azvds
Vet Tech Week 2024
Vet Tech Week recognizes the compassion, dedication, skill, and patience of veterinary technicians everywhere. These veterinary professionals are the backbone of veterinary clinics and hospitals everywhere. Vet Tech Week is dedicated to honoring them. 💕
The vet techs at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists help with oral surgeries, root canals, crowns, and other advanced dental care for pets. And during surgeries and complicated procedures, they assist with anesthesia, keep an eye on vital signs, and oversee the patient's recovery. Because of their empathic nature, they are wholly focused on alleviating pain before, during, and after treatment, so our patients get better quickly and comfortably. 🦷🐶🐈
In short - vet techs help pets stay happy and healthy. Please join us in thanking a vet tech today and always!
@ThrivePetHealthcare
#WeThriveTogether #VetTechWeek #VetTechs #ArizonaVeterinaryDentalSpecialists #Scottsdale #GilbertAz #PeoriaAZ #Tucson
Black Cat Appreciation
Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day to all the sleek and mystical felines out there! 🖤🐾 Whether you have a black cat of your own or simply admire them from afar, let's take today to celebrate these beautiful creatures. Share a photo of your favorite black cat and use the hashtag #BlackCatAppreciationDay to join in on the celebration! Let's show these enchanting animals some love and appreciation on their special day. 🎉 #BlackCatsRule #MysteriousAndMagical #FelineLove 🐱
Reese's root canal and crown
🐶🦷 Meet Reese, our brave 2-year-old pitbull friend! Reese came to us with a fractured 404 (canine tooth). Thanks to Dr. Balke's expert care, Reese received a root canal and a shiny new crown. Watch to see Reese's transformation! ▶️
❓Why a Root Canal? When a tooth is fractured, bacteria can invade the pulp, causing pain and infection. A root canal removes the damaged tissue, disinfects the canal, and fills it to save the tooth and relieve pain.
❓Why Not Extraction? Key teeth like the canines are crucial for picking up objects, keeping the tongue in place and overall jaw structure. Extraction can alter the dog's bite. A root canal is less invasive and helps preserve the tooth, while a crown adds strength and protection when performed by a dental specialist.
❓How Did This Happen? Dogs can fracture their teeth from chewing hard objects like Nylabones or antlers, or biting on hard surfaces. In Reese's case, the cause is unknown since he was recently adopted.
With proper care, Reese's smile will stay bright for years! 🌟
#DoggieRootCanal #RootCanal #DogTeeth #CanineCanines #PetDentist #DoggieTeef #Teef #ArizonaVeterinaryDentalSpecialists #Peoria #Scottsdale #Tucson #Gilbert #PetDentist #DogDentist #DogDentalCare
