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The veterinarian is the team leader. It is very important that they have a strong belief in the importance of dentistry. They should set proficiency goals, schedule dental training meetings, work with their team to develop a highly trained and efficient working group, and understand the importance of providing the best‐quality care possible. Veterinarians are the only team members who can diagnose disease. They should evaluate the data provided by the veterinary technician/nurse, follow up in areas of concern, and combine the information they obtain with the dental X‐rays to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. The veterinarian should perform all dental treatments and surgical procedures, including dental extractions. They should be comfortable with the procedures they perform and know the limitations of their training: if a treatment is outside its scope, they should readily refer the patient to a veterinary dental specialist.