
Mary Krakowski Volker, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Mary Volker is a board-certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon. Dr. Volker is a partner at the Animal Dental Center and is co-director of its residency training program. Since joining the Animal Dental Center in 2011, Dr. Volker has striven to provide exceptional oral care to its patients and has aided in the growth of the practice, in particular in the addition of its fourth location in Columbia, Maryland, in 2015. Dr. Volker teaches at the Animal Dental Training Center in Baltimore, Maryland, where veterinarians and veterinary technicians from around the world learn about veterinary dentistry. Dr. Volkers professional interests include endodontics and restorative dentistry. Dr. Volker also serves as president of the Anne Arundel County Veterinary Medical Association in Maryland. Outside of clinical practice Dr. Volker enjoys swimming on the Maryland Masters Swim Team; running with her husband (who is also a veterinarian) and their dog, Ruby; and spending time with family and friends.
Articles by Mary Krakowski Volker, DVM, DAVDC








The key to conducting a safe and successful tooth extraction is giving yourself enough room to work, says Mary Volker, DVM, DAVDC.

Your veterinary patient is showing signs of periodontal disease, but your veterinary clients just dont see it. This handout will help clear things up.

An oral exam should always be a part of your routine physical exam during puppy and kitten visits. Be on the alert for these specific dental problems in your youngest patients.
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