A mock exam for 6 participants will be held on the weekend of May 3^rd, 2025 in Charlotte, NC. It will mimic the current exam format with sessions in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontology, and a combination of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. 

Participants should arrive at the VECE on Friday, May 2^nd by 5 pm to set up their equipment.  A Midmark or IM3 dental unit will be provided for each attendee at a 3’ x 5’ workstation. Dental x-ray units using Progeny CR plates will be used for radiography of the cadaver heads. Distilled water, bleach, and towels for the cadaver heads will be provided. 

**Just like with the AVDC exam, all other supplies should be brought by the candidate (Don’t forget your magnifying loupes and light source!)**

Dr. Queck will grade the participants’ work, suggest improvements in technique, and discuss the different options for performing the procedures.

An on-site cocktail reception will begin at 6 pm on Friday May 2^nd followed by a catered dinner. Afterwards, we will discuss selected dental topics and strategies for a successful exam over dessert and coffee.

MOCK EXAM DETAILS

On Saturday, May 3^rd and Sunday, May 4^th, the exam sessions will run from 8:00 am-11:00 am and 1:30pm-4:30 pm. Grading of the cadavers will follow each session.

Hotel rooms will be reserved at block pricing at a local hotel. Details will be forthcoming. We will plan on having dinner together on Saturday evening.

If you would like to register for the Mock Exam, or have any questions, please contact Angie Chapman at a.chapman@cahdc.com. The deadline for registration is 4/26/25.

Dr. Katherine Queck became a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry in 1993 and founded The Carolinas Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic. Since then, she has been performing referral dentistry procedures in small animals in the Carolinas. In 2016, she opened The Hospital of Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery in Matthews, NC, and started a residency program.  She has helped mentor 6 residents since then.