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Lakewood, CO— March 21, 2023  —The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announces early registration for AAHA Con (formally known as Connexity®), the association's annual veterinary hospital conference held this year at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Sept. 20-23 in San Diego, CA. Open to the staff across the entire veterinary profession, this year’s conference includes over 20 hours of both medical and non-medical continuing education (CE) credits.

Hospital-acquired infections are an ongoing battle for healthcare facilities in both human and veterinary medicine. New guidelines created by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) provide ways for veterinary professionals to tackle this problem and prevent the spread of disease in their practices.

By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some level of periodontal disease. Not always apparent to pet owners, periodontal disease can cause oral pain, infection, inflammation, and other health problems, decreasing the quality of life for these pets. After a thorough and proper dental procedure, many pet owners report the emergence of a “whole new pet”—one who is happier, healthier, and more active.