About Dr. Charlier

Cindy and Morrie

Dr. Cindy Charlier graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She spent the first 19 years of her practice career in a small animal general practice. Her special interest in surgery led to her interest in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. She completed an alternate pathway dental residency program and credentialing process for the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) in 2001. In 2002 she passed the American Veterinary Dental College Board Certification Examination and passed the examination for the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD).

In October 2003, Dr. Charlier created Fox Valley Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery, providing specialty dentistry and oral surgery services to the Chicago and Northern Illinois pet population.

Dr. Charlier has spoken about veterinary dentistry to veterinarians and technicians throughout the country. In 2004, she created VDENT Seminars (Veterinary Dental Education, Networking and Training) to educate the entire veterinary healthcare team about oral health and its impact on all of our patients. Dr. Charlier enjoys the opportunity to share her knowledge about veterinary dentistry with others. It is her goal to change the way the veterinary healthcare team views oral health!

Dr. Charlier brings with her a high level of commitment and enthusiasm for the profession. She believes in the creation of effective teams through honest open communication, and mutual respect. Personal and professional growth are integral to her vision.

Professional Awards:

Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, Fellow of the Year Award – 2006
American Veterinary Dental College, Dr. Peter Emily Outstanding Candidate Award – 2003

NAVC Speaker of the Year, Small Animal – 2017

Selected Conference Speaking Credits:

AAFP – 2013
AVMA – Lecturer – 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018
CVC East and West – Lecturer – 2015
Ohio VMA – Lecturer – 2016
Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine – Lecturer – 2014, 2016
NAVC Institute – Course Director 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
NAVC – Lecturer, Laboratory Instructor – 2013 – 2019
Midmark Animal Health Best Practices and Advanced Clinical Training Workshops – nationwide – 2013 – 2019
Henry Schein Animal Health – Lecturer, Laboratory Instructor – 2013-2018
Quebec VMA – Lecturer – 2016, 2019
Novotech Veterinary Training, Madrid, Spain – 2019
RSAVA-FECAVA Eurocongress, St. Petersburg, Russia – 2019

Professional Awards:

Selected Conference Speaking Credits:

I attended Dr. Charlier’s wet lab. I learned a ton and am putting it to good use! We have greatly increased our dental practice and for the first time in my 15 year career I am enjoying dentistry! Thank you!

Shellie Antey-Thompson DVM

Because of Dr. Charlier, I performed my first extraction using pre- and post-op films and an open oral surgery technique. The VDENT seminar was a great experience, and I was able to use what I learned immediately. I feel like a good vet today, and I thank Dr. Charlier for that!

Jennifer Hart DVM

Thanks to Dr. Charlier, I am seeing pathology like I never have before! I have myself booked out 2 weeks just by changing what I do in exam rooms. I have a feeling that things are going to be a lot different at our clinic!

Beth Knutson, DVM

“Dr. Charlier’s three day dental seminar was the most worthwhile C.E. event I have participated in in my 12 years of practice. Not only does it provide excellent education about a topic that will be used on a daily basis in practice, it was also fun and entertaining!”

Megan Welbourne, DVM