15.5 Hours – Race Approved

Early Booking Deadline:	Sunday 6th August 2023
Registration Deadline:	Friday 18th August 2023

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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
• Motorized & 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
• Dealing with Infundibular & Peripheral Caries

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 specimen) at the following stations:

• Oral Imaging – Endoscopy & Radiography
• Use of Motorized Equipment
• Periodontal Treatment Techniques
• Local Anesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ)
• Occlusal Restoration Techniques
• Oral Dental Extraction Techniques

The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions).  On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

 

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Courses – Veterinary Professional Development | Vet PD