Over the past 20 years huge advances have been made in equine dentistry and new sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques aiming at dental disease prevention and dental sparing have been published. This 2-day highly practical course is aimed at practitioners with a working knowledge in equine dentistry who want to deepen their understanding and especially their practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The panel of internationally renowned specialists will be covering the following topics through highly-illustrated and practically-based lectures:
Review of Equine Dental Anatomy
Oral Examination Techniques
Dental Radiography
Motorised & Manual Rasping
Diagnosis & Management of Periodontal Disease
Maintaining Occlusal Surfaces – Incisors & Cheek Teeth
Pain Management in Dentistry
Malocclusions – Diagnostic & Therapeutic Options
Specific Dentistry in the Juvenile & Geriatric Horse
Identifying & Managing Fractured Teeth
Oral Dental Extractions – Decision Making & Techniques
The importance of Computed Tomography

Between both afternoons 7 hours of practical sessions will provide an intimate environment for attendees to develop their practical skills on equine specimens in true small groups (2-3 vets per horse/specimen) at the following stations:
Oral Examination Techniques & Oral Endoscopy
Dental Radiography
Use of Motorized Equipment
Periodontal Treatment Techniques
Local Anesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ)
CT Reading Station – Cadavers & Live Horses
Sinus Anatomy, Trephination & Exploration
Upper Respiratory Tract Anatomy & Endoscopy