The month's meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 7th. The meeting will feature Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC, Taylor Cortez, DVM, and Geneva Kernaghan, DVM from Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of North Texas. They will present on "Jaw-Dropping Cases: Insights into Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery."
Summary:
Join Drs. Johnson, Cortez, and Kernaghan as they explore a variety of cases from Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of North Texas. This presentation features both common and unique conditions, highlighting the chief complaints, clinical presentations, physical exams, diagnostic tests, findings, and outcomes. Experience firsthand the diverse cases being treated right here in the DFW area.
Bios:
Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Johnson grew up in Southlake, Texas. She graduated with honors from Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She dedicated the first ten years of her career to small animal general practice, where she acquired valuable experience in both companion animal day practice and emergency medicine.
Driven by her passion for dentistry, Dr. Johnson completed a dental residency under Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, in 2020. During her residency, she contributed original research to the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry with the publication titled "Characterization and Classification of Keratinized Odontogenic Cysts in 29 Dogs." In 2022, she achieved the status of Board Certified Veterinary Dentist through the American Veterinary Dental College.
Dr. Johnson is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to pets in North Texas. She emphasizes the importance of evaluating each case individually, recognizing that many patients may face multiple health challenges yet can still safely undergo necessary procedures to relieve pain and infection. Her approach involves thoroughly assessing the health of her patients and collaborating with pet owners to develop the most effective treatment plans.
A strong advocate for dental education, Dr. Johnson teaches a monthly wet lab designed to help new veterinary graduates build confidence and skills in oral surgery. She also serves on the Training and Support Committee for residents at the American Veterinary Dental College.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Johnson is a devoted mother to three children, a spirited shepherd-mix named Biscuit, and a pampered King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Betty. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, participating in triathlons, spending quality time with her family, and traveling.
Taylor Cortez, DVM
Dr. Cortez was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She met her husband in veterinary school and after graduating they moved to Texas together. She spent the first part of her career in small animal general practice where she gained experience in all areas of medicine. She also served as a chief of staff for several hospitals in the DFW area.
Her father is a human oral surgeon and Dr. Cortez worked in his practice prior to attending vet school. After several years as a companion animal veterinarian, she found her calling in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. That passion led to her becoming a dental resident under Dr. Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC. Dr. Cortez is now working her way through the residency program and is committed to high-quality dental care of dogs and cats. She is passionate about oral medicine, and is currently researching uniquely aggressive oral tumors in young dogs.
During her spare time, Dr. Taylor Cortez enjoys reading, kickboxing, horseback riding and playing board games with her husband. She loves hanging out at home with her son, husband and two dogs – Glen (whippet) and Nova (silken windhound). Both she and her husband share a love of all sighthounds and over the years have also owned Italian Greyhounds and Borzoi. They love long-nosed doggos!
Geneva Kernaghan, DVM
Dr. Kernaghan was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. In the pursuit of a career in zoo and conservation science she attended Texas A&M for her Bachelors in Zoology. This led her to pursue a career in the veterinary field and she graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Throughout this time she worked in zoos and wildlife centers across the country as well as spent time in the Serengeti working in their field hospital.
She returned to Texas and worked in small animal and exotics general practice for 4 years. For 3 of those years, she worked with Board Certified Veterinary Dentists™, Dr. Heidi Lobprise and Dr. Jessica Johnson and developed an appreciation for high quality dentistry.
She is passionate about improving her patients quality of life through alleviating oral pain, and educating clients on the importance of their pet’s dental health.
Thank you to Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery of North Texas for sponsoring this meeting.
Cost:
$50 for non-members- DVM
$15 for staff
No additional fee for CCVMA annual members
No additional fee for Platinum members
In-Person: Please RSVP/Register at the link at bottom of the email by Friday, October 3rd.
Virtual/Zoom Meeting:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdequrDgpHdO8NkEBUu-x79_4mx-KjhYM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. CE certificates will be emailed 1-2 days after the meeting to the email address listed on the zoom attendance report after attendance has been verified.
Location:
Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC)-Room 139
3452 Spur 399 (Northeast corner of Hwy 121 and 75 Central)
McKinney, TX 75069
https://www.collin.edu/chec/maps.html
***If using a mobile GPS device in your car or on your phone, please be aware that many of them will not be able to locate either "Spur 399" or the street address. You may want to try variations of the street name, such as "Texas Highway 399", or "Texas 399", or "Highway 399". If none of those work, try entering it as the intersection of "Medical Center Drive and Gateway Blvd.". Please note that many GPS units may direct you to "Spur Lane", which is nowhere near CHEC.***
The meeting will be catered by Collin College. Vegetarian meals will be available.
7:00pm Meeting presentation
3.0 Hours of C.E.
