CO-FOUNDER, Apex Veterinary Specialists, Greenwood Village, CO — 2021-Current
PRESIDENT & CEO, Apex Dog and Cat Dentistry, Englewood, CO — 2007-2020
VETERINARY DENTIST, Animal Dental Clinic, San Carlos, CA — 2006-2007
VETERINARY DENTAL FELLOW, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI — 2006
VETERINARY DENTAL RESIDENT, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI — 2003-2005
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN, Aztec Animal Clinic, Albuquerque, NM — 2000-2003
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN, Adams County Animal Hospital, Arvada, CO — 1999-2000
SHELTER VETERINARIAN, North Shore Animal League, Port Washington, NY — 1997-1998
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN, St. Marks Veterinary Hospital, New York, NY — 1997-1998
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN, Animal Hospital at The Crossroads, Carmel, CA — 1993-1997
RELIEF VETERINARIAN, Buellton Veterinary Clinic, Buellton, CA — 1993
Resident, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison — 2003-2005
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville — 1989-1993
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of California, Davis — 1984-1989
Diploma, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Santa Ynez, California — 1984
Annual Veterinary Dental Forum. Various Locations. 1996 – current
Operative Treatment of Veterinary Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. AOVet North America. Oquendo Center, Las Vegas, NV. February 1-3, 2013
Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. AO-CMF. Oak Brook, IL. August 4-5, 2012
Implantology and Surgical Placement Protocols. Lifecore Biomedical. Veterinary Dental Forum, Minneapolis, MN 2007
Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry (formerly AVDS) 1996 – present
American Veterinary Medical Association 1993 – present
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association 1998 – present
Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society 2007 – present
AVDC Certifying Examination Committee 2007 – 2013
AVDC Service Dog Committee 2012 – 2015
AVDC Certified Oral Registration Exam Committee 2011 – 2013
Snyder LC, Snyder CJ, Beebe, DE. Chapter 9: Anesthesia and Pain Management. In: Wigg’s Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice, Second Edition. Lobprise, H and Dodd J, eds. John Wiley & Sons. Hoboken, NJ. 2019
Lemmons M, Beebe, Chapter 1: Oral Anatomy and Physiology. In: Wigg’s Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice, Second Edition. Lobprise, H and Dodd J, eds. John Wiley & Sons. Hoboken, NJ. 2019
Loprise HB, Beebe DE. Pulpitis. In: Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dentistry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Beebe DE. Dental wear: managing attrition and abrasion. NAVC Clinician’s Brief Jan 2013; 11(1): 10-11.
Beebe DE. Local antimicrobials for periodontal disease. NAVC Clinician’s Brief Nov 2012; 10(11): 75-78.
Loprise HB, Beebe DE. Pulpitis. In: Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Dentistry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Beebe DE. Why dental care is prudent practice. In: The New Parent Guide. Humane Society of the United States: 2009.
Beebe DE. Capsule commentary for: Stark P. The forgotten 5 inches- getting dental home care compliance. NAVC Clinician’s Brief Nov 2008; 6(11).
Beebe DE, Why dental care is prudent practice. In: The New Parent Guide. Humane Society of the United States: 2008.
Beebe DE, Holmstrom SE. Complications of periodontal therapy. NAVC Clinician’s Brief Oct 2007; 5(10).
Beebe DE, Gengler WR. Osseous surgery to augment treatment of chronic periodontitis of canine teeth in a cat. J Vet Dent Mar 2007; 24(1): 30-38.
Beebe DE, Word of mouth: dental care for dogs and cats. In: The New Parent Guide. Humane Society of the United States: 2008.
Loprise HB, Beebe DE. Pulpitis. In: Blackwell’s 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Small Animal Dentistry. Philadelphia: Wiley-Blackwell, 2007.
Lemmons M, Gengler WR, Beebe DE. Diagnostic imaging in veterinary dental practice. J Am Vet Med Assoc April 1, 2006; 228(7): 1023-1024.
Constant S, LeBlanc M, Klapstein E, Beebe D. Serum immunoglobulin G concentration in goat kids fed colostrum or a colostrum substitute. J Am Vet Med Assoc Dec 15, 1994; 205(12): 1759-1762.
Advancing Anesthesia: Optimizing Safety and Comfort in Veterinary Dentistry. Co-presenter with Kurt Grimm, DVM, PhD, DAVVAA, DACVCP. Evening lecture series. Apex Veterinary Specialists. Greenwood Village, Colorado. July 11, 2024
Management of Oral Pathology; A Cooperative Approach. Lunch & Learn seminar. 5280 Veterinary Care. Denver, Colorado. June 6, 2024
Dental Radiography. Lunch & Learn seminar. Lakewood Veterinary Hospital. Lakewood, Colorado. February 22, 2024
Management of Oral Pathology; A Cooperative Approach. Evening webinar. Apex Veterinary Specialists. Greenwood Village, Colorado. May 23, 2024
Double Down on Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Western Veterinary Conference. Viticus Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. May 20-21, 2024
Conquering Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Zoetis. Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. May 10-12, 2022
Conquering Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Western Veterinary Conference. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. November 8-11, 2020
Conquering Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by BI for Pet Partners. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 8-11, 2019
Conquering Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Zoetis. Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. August 26-29, 2019
Double Down on Dentistry. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Western Veterinary Conference. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. Oct 26-28, 2018
Power Into Practice. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Sponsored by Western Veterinary Conference. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. Aug 20-22, 2017
Power Into Practice. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Veterinary Centers of America-sponsored. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. Feb 23 – 25, 2016
Train The Trainer. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Veterinary Centers of America-sponsored. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. Dec 1-3, 2015
Power Into Practice. Multi-day CE sessions in dentistry. Zoetis-sponsored. Oquendo Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. May 18-21, 2015
Advanced Periodontal Therapy Lecture and Wet-Lab – half day. Veterinary Dental Forum – Atlanta, Georgia. November 14, 2014
Oral Pathology 101: Recognition and treatment of common and not-so-common conditions. Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Loveland, Colorado. September 20, 2014
Dental x-rays: Improve your interpretation skills. Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Loveland, Colorado. September 20, 2014
Feline Stomatitis – 1 hour. American Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Denver, Colorado. July 25-29, 2014
Feline Juvenile Gingivitis/Periodontitis– 1 hour. American Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Denver, Colorado. July 25-29, 2014
Inside the Issues: Myths and Misconceptions in Veterinary Dentistry – 1 hour. Co-presenters, Dr. Larry Klima and Dr. Gary Goldstein . American Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Denver, Colorado. July 27, 2014
Inside the Issues: Case Study Presentations (Clinical, Radiographic and Treatment Planning Discussions, How Each of Us May Handle Cases Differently or the Same) – 1 hour. Co-presenters, Dr. Larry Klima and Dr. Gary Goldstein. American Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Denver, Colorado. July 27, 2014
Canine Maxillofacial Trauma– 1 hour. American Veterinary Medical Association Convention – Denver, Colorado. July 26, 2014
Multi-topic Lectures and Wet-Lab – 1 day: Dental radiography, Intraoral radiographic interpretation , Indications for extractions versus alternative treatments, Instrumentation and technique for surgical extractions. Co-presenter Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk. Patterson Veterinary Dental Seminar – Denver Tech Center. June 22, 2014
Dental Emergencies – 2 hours. Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado – Englewood, Colorado. January 23, 2013
Myths and Misconceptions in Veterinary Dentistry – 2 hours. Metropolitan New Jersey VMA. Merck Corporation Amphitheater – Kenilworth, New Jersey. October 17, 2012
Myths and Misconceptions in Veterinary Dentistry – 2 hours. Butler-Schein Conference. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Denver, Colorado. November 20, 2011
Dental Radiography Interpretation – 2 hours. Butler-Schein Conference. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Denver, Colorado. November 20, 2011
Veterinary Dental Techniques Lecture and Labs – 2 days. Webster Equipment Expo. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Denver, Colorado. June 4-5, 2011
Periodontology – 1 hour. North American Veterinary Conference – Orlando, Florida. January 16, 2011
Dental Radiographic Interpretation – 2 hours. Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado – Englewood, Colorado. October 26, 2010
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Lecture and Labs – 1 day. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital & Veterinary Specialists – Wheat Ridge, Colorado. July 2, 2010
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Lecture and Labs – 5 days. NAVC Institute – Orlando, Florida. May 24-28, 2010
Veterinary Dentistry Roundtable Discussion: Assorted topics – 2 hours. VRCC Night with the Specialists. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Englewood, Colorado. April 21, 2010
Veterinary Dentistry Roundtable Discussion: Assorted topics – 2 hours. VRCC Night with the Specialists. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Englewood, Colorado. October 21, 2009
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center – Lone Tree, Colorado. August 5, 2009
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Lecture and Labs – 1 day. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital & Veterinary Specialists – Wheat Ridge, Colorado. June 26, 2009
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Lecture and Labs – 5 days. NAVC Institute – Orlando, Florida. May 17-22, 2009
Oral Composite Splints Lecture and Lab – half day. North American Veterinary Conference – Orlando, Florida. January 19, 2009
Dental Radiography Lecture and Lab – half day. North American Veterinary Conference – Orlando, Florida. January 19, 2009
Periodontology – 2 hours. Mountain Parks Animal Hospital – Evergreen, Colorado. December 12, 2008
Veterinary Dental Techniques Lecture and Labs – 2 days. Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Denver, Colorado. September 20-21, 2008
Intraoral Radiography, Perioceutic Application, and Regional Anesthesia Lecture and Labs – 1 day. Firehouse Animal Health Center – Denver, Colorado. July 27, 2008
Periodontology – 2 hours. Harmony Animal Wellness – Kittredge, Colorado. July 11, 2008
Periodontology – 2 hours. Franktown Animal Hospital – Franktown, Colorado. July 2, 2008
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Just For Paws Animal Hospital – Littleton, Colorado. March 13, 2008
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Jefferson Animal Hospital – Arvada, Colorado. February 4, 2008
Periodontology – 2 hours. Banfield, The Pet Hospital #220 – Lone Tree, Colorado. January 30, 2008
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Elizabeth Animal Hospital – Elizabeth, Colorado. January 23, 2008
Periodontology – 2 hours. Coal Mine Animal Hospital – Littleton, Colorado. January 17, 2008
Dental and Oral Pathology – 2 hours. Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado – Englewood, Colorado. January 16, 2008
Veterinary Dentistry: A ‘Techcentric’ Service – 2 hours. Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians. CVMA/Harrison Center for Animals – Denver, Colorado. December 11, 2007
Periodontology – 2 hours. University Hills Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. November 28, 2007
Guided Tissue Regeneration in Periodontal Therapy: New techniques for an old problem – 1 hour. VRCC Regional CE. Denver Marriot Tech Center – Denver, Colorado. October 17, 2007
Dental Homecare – 2 hours. Tennaker Animal Hospital – Highlands Ranch, Colorado. October 3, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Center for Animal Wellness – Denver, Colorado. September 13, 2007
Periodontology – 2 hours. Fox Hollow Animal Hospital – Lakewood, Colorado. September 4, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Capitol Hill Animal Care Center – Denver, Colorado. August 30, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. 29th Avenue Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. August 27, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Tender Touch Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. August 22, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Homestead Animal Hospital – Englewood, Colorado. August 20, 2007
Periodontology – 2 hours. Meadows Animal Clinic – Boulder, Colorado. August 13, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Urban Veterinary Care – Denver, Colorado. August 8, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Kipling Veterinary Hospital – Lakewood, Colorado. August 6, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Huron Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. August 1, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Academy Veterinary Hospital – Englewood, Colorado. July 26, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Animal Care Center of Castle Rock – Castle Rock, Colorado. July 25, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Chatfield Veterinary Hospital – Littleton, Colorado. July 24, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Aspen Commons Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. July 24, 2007
Complete Prophy – 2 hours. Smoky Hill Veterinary Clinic – Aurora, Colorado. July 23, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Denver Animal Hospital – Denver, Colorado. July 19, 2007
Dental Homecare – 2 hours. Aurora Animal Hospital – Aurora, Colorado. July 18, 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Mile High Veterinary Hospital – Parker, Colorado. July 16, 2007
Pain Management and Local Anesthesia for the Oral Surgery Patient – 1 hour. Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association – Stillwater, Oklahoma. June 23, 2007
What’s New in Periodontal Disease Management – 1 hour. Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association – Stillwater, Oklahoma. June 23, 2007
Surgical Extraction Techniques – 1 hour. Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association – Stillwater, Oklahoma. June 23, 2007
Regional Anesthesia and Surgical Extraction Techniques Laboratory– half day. Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association – Stillwater, Oklahoma. June 23, 2007
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Lecture and Labs – 5 days. NAVC Institute – Orlando, Florida . May 21-28 2007
Dental Radiography – 2 hours. Capuchino Veterinary Clinic – Burlingame, California. April 3, 2007
Periodontology – 2 hours. Woodside Veterinary Clinic – Woodside, California . April 2, 2007
Pain Management – 2 hours. VCA Bayshore Animal Hospital – San Mateo, California . March 26, 2007
Pain Management – 2 hours. Village Square Veterinary Hospital – Portola Valley, California. March 14, 2007
Dental Homecare – 2 hours. Central Animal Hospital – Fremont, California . March 13, 2007
Periodontology – 2 hours. VCA San Martin Animal Hospital – San Martin, California . March 2, 2007
Dental Homecare – 2 hours. South County Animal Hospital – Morgan Hill, California. January 19, 2007
Exodontia – 2 hours. Peninsula Veterinary Medical Association – Belmont, California. November 21, 2006
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management (Schneider). Assisted at CE laboratory for veterinarians (15). Veterinary Dental Forum – Orlando, Florida. October 14, 2005
Surgery II: Gingival flap surgery (Lemmons). Assisted at CE laboratory for veterinarians (20). Veterinary Dental Forum – Orlando, Florid October 15, 2005
Endodontics IV: Ultrasonic root end preparation & retrograde filling (Niemiec). Assisted at CE laboratory for veterinarians (15). Veterinary Dental Forum – Orlando, Florida. October 16, 2005
Intra-oral radiography, perioceutic application, and regional anesthesia. Pfizer-sponsored, in-house, CE laboratory for veterinarians and technicians (15). Sand Lake Veterinary Clinic – Onalaska, Wisconsin. June 16, 2005
Feline Dentistry. SCAVMA sponsored lecture and laboratory for students (6). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. April 16, 2005
Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 21, 2005
Feline Oral Disease & Fracture Fixation. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 14, 2005
Oral Surgery, part II. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 7, 2005
Periodontal Surgery. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. January 31, 2005
Oral Surgery, part I. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. January 24, 2005
Regional anesthesia; Intraoral radiography. Lab course for 3rd year veterinary students (56). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. January 10, 2005
Intra-oral radiography, perioceutic application, and regional anesthesia. Pfizer-sponsored CE laboratory for veterinarians and technicians (30). Marriott La Crosse – La Crosse, Wisconsin. November 13, 2004
Intra-oral radiography, perioceutic application, and regional anesthesia. Pfizer-sponsored CE laboratory for veterinarians and technicians (30). Eau Claire Ramada – Eau Claire, Wisconsin. October 23, 2004
Oral Surgery II. CE laboratory for veterinarians (15). Veterinary Dental Forum – Fort Worth, Texas. October 3, 2004
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management (Lemmons). Assisted at CE laboratory for veterinarians (17). Veterinary Dental Forum – Fort Worth, Texas. September 30, 2004
Dental Care for Seeing Eye Dogs. Speaker, Association members and local press (50). Badger Association for the Blind– Milwaukee, WI. September 18, 2004
Feline Dentistry. SCAVMA sponsored lecture and laboratory for students (12). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. April 17, 2004
Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 23, 2004
Feline Oral Disease & Fracture Fixation. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 16, 2004
Oral Surgery, part II. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 9, 2004
Periodontal Surgery. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. February 2, 2004
Oral Surgery, part I. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. January 26, 2004
Regional anesthesia; Intraoral radiography. Lab course for 3rd year veterinary students (60). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. January 12, 2004
Oral Surgery II (Huffman). Assisted at CE laboratory for veterinarians (40). Veterinary Dental Forum – San Diego, California. November 8, 2003
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management. CE laboratory for veterinarians and technicians (40). Veterinary Dental Forum – San Diego, California. November 7, 2003
Introductory Dentistry. Laboratory course for 3rd year veterinary students (80). University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin. October 28, 2003
Dental Radiology. Laboratory course for veterinarians and technicians (20). Aztec Animal Clinic – Albuquerque, New Mexico. January 2002
Dental Radiology, Benefits to Practice. CE course for veterinarians (6). Aztec Animal Clinic – Albuquerque, New Mexico. September 2001
Placement of Esophageal Feeding Tube in Cats. Lab for veterinarians and technicians (10). Adams County Animal Hospital – Westminster, Colorado. August 1999