Christopher Snyder
Department of Surgical Sciences
Office: 3172
Education
2009 - Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
2005-2008 - The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine - Residency in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery
2004-2005 - Veterinary Specialists of Rochester, Rochester, NY - Rotating Medicine and Surgery Small Animal Internship
2000-2004 - The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
1996-2000 - Providence College, Providence, RI - BS, Biology
Research
Improvement and maximization of analgesia and regional anesthesia for oral and maxillofacial procedures
Evaluation and training modifications of working dogs to prevent acquired TMJ disorders
Novel techniques for maxillofacial reconstruction
Responsibilities
Primary responsiblities include clincial service, teaching of veterinary students and residents and pursuing research that advances the practice of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.
Clinical Interests
-maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction
-oral and maxillofacial surgery
-improving techniques for client complience with dental homecare
-improving regional anesthetic techniques for dental and maxillofacial procedures
Recent Publications
Ellenberger, SB, Snyder, CJ: Bilateral extracapsular soft tissue ossification affecting range of temporomandibular joint motion in an Airedale terrier. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 49, 2013
Soukup JW, Mulherin, BL, Snyder, CJ: Prevalence and nature of dentoalveolar injuries among patients with maxillofacial fractures. J Small Anim Pract. 2013;54(1):9-14.
Rice, CA, Snyder, CJ, Soukup, JW. Use of an autogenous cortical graft in combination with guided tissue regeneration for treatment of an infra bony defect. J Vet Dent 29(3);166-171, 2012.
Mulherin, BL, Snyder, CJ, Soukup, JW: Veterinary dentist at work: an alternative symphyseal wiring technique. J Vet Dent 2012;29(3):176-184.
Snyder, CJ, Snyder, LC: Effect of mepivacaine in an infraorbital nerve block on minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in clinically normal anesthetized dogs undergoing a modified form of dental dolorimetry. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2013;242(2):199-204.