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Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC/Eq

Equine Veterinary Dentist; Medical Director, Midwest Veterinary Dental Services

Dr. Molly Rice

Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC-Eq, is an equine veterinary dentist and Medical Director at Midwest Veterinary Dental Services in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, where she practices exclusively equine dentistry alongside a team of board-certified specialists. She earned her DVM from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, then completed an internship at Wisconsin Equine Clinic in Oconomowoc before spending six years in general equine practice. Her growing focus on oral health led her to transition into specialty dentistry in 2009. In 2015, she entered the American Veterinary Dental College's Advanced Standing candidacy program for equine dentistry and earned her diplomate designation — DAVDC-Eq — in June 2018. Her clinical work encompasses restorations, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery in equine patients. Dr. Rice is also an active continuing education instructor, having taught at national meetings and events for veterinarians, veterinary students, and horse owners.

Board Certification

  • American Veterinary Dental College — Equine

Clinical Interests

  • Equine dentistry
  • Equine oral surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Dental restorations

Lectures

  • On demand

Intro: Equine Dentistry

June 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT · 2 CE Hours

Equine Dental Essentials: Oral examination and charting, anatomy, common pathology recognition, when to refer, and basic radiography interpretation. Presented by Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC-EQ, Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist™.

Presented by Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC/Eq.

  • On demand

Advanced: Equine Dentistry

June 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CT · 2 CE Hours

Decision Trees for Equine Dental Pathology / Incisor, Canine, and Diastema Management: Detailed focus on when to extract and surgical management. Presented by Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC-EQ, Board Certified Equine Veterinary Dentist™.

Presented by Dr. Molly Rice, DVM, DAVDC/Eq.