Alexander M. Reiter

About the Author

Alexander M. Reiter, BVSc, HPD, Diplomate AVDC, FAVD, is a world-renowned veterinary dentist and oral surgeon with over three decades of experience in small animal practice. Originally from South Africa, he earned his veterinary degree from Onderstepoort and pursued advanced training in the United Kingdom before establishing himself as a leading expert in the United States. As a professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Reiter has dedicated his career to advancing clinical techniques and education in veterinary dentistry. His seminal contributions include co-editing the authoritative BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry and Oral Surgery, a cornerstone resource for veterinarians worldwide, blending rigorous scientific insight with practical guidance to improve oral health outcomes for pets.