Lisa Milella
Professional biography
Lisa is a European Veterinary Specialist in veterinary dentistry retired from clinical work due to the diagnosis of motor neurone disease.
She has been the Principal of a dedicated specialist veterinary dental and oral surgery clinic in the UK as well as an independent research consultant for a pet food and treats company offering advice regarding dental trials and research projects. She has also been a part time clinician at Bristol University teaching first opinion dentistry to final year students.
Recently, Lisa has been involved in charity work as a veterinary dentist for International Animal Rescue working at projects in India and Indonesia with rescued dancing bears, tigers, slow lorises rescued from the pet trade as well as other primates (macaques and orangutans).
Professional Responsibilities
- Member of the credential committee for the European Veterinary Dental College (current)
- Trustee for the charity International Animal Rescue (2010-present)
- Supervisor for 3 alternative pathway program candidates
- Past president of the British Veterinary Dental Association (2008-2011)
- Course Organiser for the BVDA (2005-2008)
- BVDA committee member (2003-2005)
- BVNA certificate in dentistry course tutor (2009-2012)
Publications and Presentations
National Peer reviewed articles as primary author – 14
International Peer reviewed articles as primary author - 5
International Peer reviewed articles as other author – 3
Other publications:
- Author – Dental conditions, chapter in the BSAVA Feline Foundation manual
- Co-author – Chapter for BSAVA Canine Foundation manual (in press)
- Co-author – Chapter for BSAVA Anaesthesia manual (in press)
- Co-author – Chapter for BSAVA manual for Advanced Veterinary Nursing
Book reviews, non peer reviewed articles
Framework and text for WikiVet Small Animal Dentistry
A learning guide – “Understanding the need for dental treatment in dogs” which has been translated into 18 languages
Lisa's involvement in WikiVet
Lisa has reviewed these pages which have the following banner:
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This article was expert reviewed by Lisa Milella BVSc DipEVDC MRCVS. Date reviewed: |
She has also written the majority of pages within the Small Animal Dentistry section.