This category provides in-depth, evidence-based education on equine dentistry for veterinarians and mixed practitioners. Articles cover dental anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment decision-making, alongside best-practice approaches to equine dental care.
Content is written by experienced clinicians and educators and supports both clinical confidence and the delivery of high-quality, veterinarian-led equine dentistry services in practice.
Most veterinarians graduate with less than four hours of equine dentistry training during their degree. A handful of lectures. Maybe one wet lab. Then they step into practice expected to diagnose pathology, sedate safely, and…
ANZCVS Membership is one of the most searched – and least clearly explained – postgraduate pathways in equine veterinary education. Many veterinarians quietly ask the same question: is ANZCVS Membership actually worth it? Worth the…
A 7-year hook is a projection on the distal edge of an upper corner incisor, usually 103 or 203. It does not require routine removal. Reduction is indicated only when it restricts normal mandibular movement,…
Periodontal disease in horses is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Owners may describe it as horse gum disease, but the pathology can extend well beyond the visible…
You’ve got the horse sedated, the speculum in place, and your mirror positioned. There’s something off about the 109s. A dark, irregular patch inside the infundibulum. Is it cemental wear? A feed stain? Early caries?…
Somewhere along the way, “floating teeth” became code for “smooth them out.” I see it all the time. Perfectly flat arcades, sharp enamel points completely removed, and the dental provider walking away thinking they’ve done…
For decades, Galvayne’s Groove has been held up as a standard reference point for aging horses by their teeth – taught in vet schools, shared among practitioners, and repeated in textbooks without much question. But…
Equine dentistry plays a pivotal role in maintaining the overall health and performance of horses. As a specialized area within equine veterinary medicine, dentistry care demands a unique blend of expertise, client education, and practice…
As an equine dentist and equine veterinarian, you’ve dedicated years to mastering your craft, ensuring that you provide exceptional care to your equine patients. However, even the most skilled professional can struggle if potential clients…