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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join a two-day Veterinary Oral Medicine Symposium held at the Vet Med Multi-Purpose Building on the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine campus, showcasing the latest advances in oral inflammatory disease, mucosal immunology, and regenerative science. This program offers a valuable opportunity to learn directly from leading experts, stay current with rapidly evolving therapies, and gain practical tools you can apply immediately in practice.
Day 1 (In-person & Virtual): Expert-led sessions covering the oral microbiome, chronic stomatitis in dogs and cats, TMJ arthritis, systemic oral health, and emerging regenerative therapies including stem cells and extracellular vesicles.
Day 2 (In-person Only): An immersive clinical-pathologic workshop focused on oral and maxillofacial histomorphology with case-based diagnostic correlation.
This symposium is designed for veterinarians, combining cutting-edge science with real-world application to help refine diagnostic approaches, expand treatment options, and improve patient outcomes.
SPEAKERS
- Maria Soltero-Rivera DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC
Dr. Maria Soltero-Rivera is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American and European Veterinary Dental Colleges and completed her residency at PennVet. Her clinical and research focus is oral medicine, with interests in feline gingivostomatitis and other oral mucosal diseases.
Her lab uses next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and AI to study the oral microbiome and host responses, with the goal of advancing diagnostics and precision treatments in veterinary dentistry.
- Boaz Arzi DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, ZWD-AVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
Dr. Boaz Arzi is a Professor and Chief of Dentistry and Oral surgery at the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi completed the residency-training program in Dentistry and Oral surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis and two years fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC). Dr. Arzi is also a Founding Fellow of the AVDC in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Arzi’s clinical and research focus is on oral maxillofacial reconstruction and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also focus TMJ disorders and treatments across species and he is an affiliate member of the American Society of TMJ Surgeons. Dr. Arzi is the Director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) at UC Davis. Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.
- Stephanie Goldschmidt BVM&S, DAVDC, F-AVDC-OMFS
Dr. Stephanie Goldschmidt is an assistant tenure track professor in Dentistry and Oral surgery at the University of California- Davis. She completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. She received her veterinary degree from the Royal School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and then went on to complete a rotating internship at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. Following residency training she spent five years as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. She is currently undergoing fellowship training in both oral medicine and oromaxillofacial surgery. Her subspecialty clinical and research area is oral oncology, specifically she is focused on improving treatment paradigms with the use of theragnostic agents. Her current projects include using flourescence imaging to evaluate intraoperative surgical margins and evaluating EGFR expression in canine oral tumors.
- Natasha Vapniarsky-Arzi DVM, Ph.D.
- Bio coming soon!
- Serena Bonacini DVM
- Bio coming soon!
- Satya Dandekar Ph.D.
- Bio coming soon!
- Bart Weimer Ph.D.
- Bio coming soon!
- Linda Black DVM, PhD
- Bio coming soon!
CONFERENCE VENUE AND LOCATION
VetMed 3A MPT
Address: Vet Med - Multiple Purpose Teaching, 1 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA 95616
Directions
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Parking
If you plan to drive, the closest Visitor Parking Lots are 51 and 57. Parking permits are required Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is free on the weekends. However, parking permits may be required if there are any campus events unrelated to this course during the weekend. You are responsible for paying for a parking permit should it be required; please check for signs in the parking lot.
- Visitor Parking Lot 50, Davis, CA 95616
- Visitor Parking Lot 51, Davis, CA 95616
- Visitor Parking Lot 56, Davis, CA 95616
- Visitor Parking Lot 57, Davis, CA 95616
Instructions on How to Pay for Parking
If parking permits are required, follow the information below to pay for parking.
- Download the free AMP Park app on your iPhone or Android
- Set up your profile (contact, payment, and vehicle information)
- Select the zone which you parked using the map or icon in the top right corner of the app (click here for daily parking rates)
- Aggies should register with their UC Davis email address (@ucdavis.edu) to access affiliate rates
- Select the zone which you parked using the map or icon in the top right corner of the app (click here for daily parking rates)
- Start your parking time
HOTEL & LODGING
Hyatt Place UC Davis
173 Old Davis Rd. Davis, CA 95616, USA
Receive a 10% discount on any available room types, including suites, during your stay in Davis. Rooms are based on availability. Parking is $17 per vehicle.
Access the Hyatt Place UC Davis Discount 10% OFF-Booking Link and follow the instructions below to reserve your room.
- Ctrl+click on the link to take you to the hotel website. Using the link is important because your discount is built into the URL.
- Click on the “Book Now” button, enter your arrival and departure dates, and click the “Book Now” button again. Here is where you will see room options for the UC Davis Discount.
- Select your room type and proceed with the booking.
Entertainment
For local activities and restaurants in Davis, please visit https://www.visitdavis.org/.TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Attendance and CE
IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
Attendance is recorded at the conference check-in area when you arrive at the conference.
You are responsible with signing in each day in order to receive CE credit for your participation.
Participants are responsible for confirming whether individual programs are accepted for CE credit by their state licensing board.
CE certificates will be emailed to participants approximately two weeks after the conference.VIRTUAL ATTENDEES
The virtual symposium will be live and interactive in Pacific Time and will count for full CE credit. The symposium will be hosted through Zoom.
Webinar attendance is automatically recorded through Zoom when you join a session. Please do not join by phone or dial in, as attendance cannot be tracked by phone number. To receive CE credit, you must participate through Zoom using a computer or mobile device.
Participants are responsible for confirming whether individual programs are accepted for CE credit by their state licensing board.
Before the event, please ensure your web browser is up to date and that Zoom has permission to access your device’s speakers and microphone. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, we recommend testing your computer or mobile device in advance.
CE certificates will be emailed to participants approximately two weeks after the conference.
- Virtual Symposium Information
- The virtual symposium will be live (Pacific Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the virtual symposium. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, test your computer or mobile device here.
You can watch the virtual symposium on your computer. Ensure your web browser is up to date and that you enable your computer to allow Zoom to have access to your speakers/mic for sound. - Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy
- IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
A refund will be made, less a $75.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received one week before the program start date, otherwise, the payment will be non-refundable.
Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including for No Shows. This means that cancellations made before the program begins on the start date are also non-refundable.
All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to [email protected].
VIRTUAL ATTENDEES
A refund will be made, less a $15.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received two weeks before the program start date, otherwise, a refund will be made, less a $25.00 processing fee.
Registration is non-refundable after the program start date, including for No Shows. This means that cancellations made before the program begins on the start date are also non-refundable.
All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to [email protected]. - Virtual Meeting Technical Issues and Refund Policy
We understand that technical issues can sometimes arise, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible for all our attendees. As a result, we offer the following refund policy:
ELIGIBILITY FOR REFUNDS
Refunds will be considered if you are unable to log in to the virtual conference under the following circumstances:Login Issues: If you are unable to log in despite following the provided instructions and troubleshooting steps.
Platform Downtime: If the platform encounters significant downtime preventing access to the event for a prolonged period, as determined by our technical support team.
REFUND REQUEST PROCESS
If you are unable to log in to the conference, please follow these steps to request a refund:1. Contact the CVPE Team: Reach out to us at [email protected] immediately upon experiencing issues. Provide a detailed description of the problem, the troubleshooting steps you have taken, and your phone number. To be eligible for a refund, you must include evidence of your communication with the CVPE team and any proof of your inability to log in (e.g., a screenshot of login error messages). All requests must be submitted in writing.
2. Timeframe for Requests: Refund requests must be submitted within the first 4 hours of the event’s scheduled timeframe, on the same day as the conference. Requests submitted after this period will not be eligible for a refund.
3. Verification: Our CVPE team will review the issue. If it is determined that the login failure was due to a platform error or system-wide issue, you will be eligible for a refund.
4. Partial Attendance: If you were able to attend part of the event but encountered issues accessing a portion of the meeting, we will evaluate each case individually. Partial refunds may be considered in certain situations.
Non-Refundable Circumstances
Refunds will not be issued under the following conditions:User Error: If the issue is due to incorrect login credentials, browser compatibility problems, device issues on the attendee's end, or if an attendee forgets about the conference or has a scheduling conflict.
Incorrect Conference Date/Time: If you missed the conference due to forgetting the date or having the wrong time.
REFUND PROCESSING
Once your refund request is verified and approved, either a full or partial refund of your registration fee will be processed. After that time, please allow up to 5 business days for the refund to be completed, depending on your original payment method.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
While we take all necessary steps to ensure the virtual conference runs smoothly, we cannot be held responsible for external factors that may prevent your access, including internet connectivity issues, browser or device incompatibility, or other personal technical difficulties.
We appreciate your understanding and are committed to delivering a high-quality virtual experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].- Photo and Video Policy
- Registration for, attendance at, or participation in a CVPE program constitutes the attendee’s consent to CVPE’s use and distribution of their image and/or voice in photographs, videos, audio recordings, and electronic reproductions. By attending this event, you grant CVPE permission to capture and use your image and/or voice for educational, archival, and promotional purposes.
- Disclosing Personal Information
- Disclosing Personal Information - Access and use by third parties: From time to time, we may enter into arrangements with companies that provide educational grant funds, exhibit at, or otherwise support our CE events. We share registrant lists with those companies as well as name, email addresses, and the hospital you affiliate with.
In accordance with University policy and copyright law, the University prohibits distributing and/or posting on the internet any content from conferences without the explicit permission of the instructors and the UCD Weill SVM CVPE.