You’ve just told me where you want your career to go. Thank you for sharing your goals and challenges in the questionnaire.

Here’s the truth I wish more veterinarians heard early in their careers:

Equine dentistry isn’t an “add-on.” It’s preventative medicine.
When you conduct a complete oral examination (with sedation, speculum and focused lighting), interpret head radiographs confidently, plan multimodal analgesia, and treat periodontal disease and extractions correctly, you change outcomes – eating, comfort, performance, and long-term welfare. Owners feel the difference. So do you.

The Hidden Care Gap (and why you can close it)

Oral pathology in horses is common and often silent until it’s advanced. Quick rasping may make a horse appear more comfortable for a short time, but it frequently misses the pathology that matters – diastemata, periodontitis, endodontic disease, apical infection, and more.

Clinicians who move from “knocking off the sharp points” to true veterinary dentistry become the go-to in their region. They’re not guessing; they’re diagnosing. They’re not masking pain; they’re resolving disease. That kind of practice builds trust, referrals, and professional credibility quickly.

Five Payoffs of Mastering Dentistry

Better welfare, better outcomes
Systematic exams and evidence-based treatment plans reduce pain, restore function, and improve performance.
Diagnostic certainty
Confident radiographic technique and interpretation, periodontal probing, case selection, and appropriate analgesia remove doubt from your day.
Professional credibility
Competence in dentistry differentiates you. It’s a visible, valuable capability that clients and colleagues recognise immediately.
Income resilience
When owners can see pathology and understand the plan, case acceptance rises. A single well-managed dentistry day often equals the revenue of several routine days.
A clear pathway to advanced credentials
If you aim for ANZCVS Membership (Equine Dentistry) and beyond, consistent mentoring and exam-specific preparation will get you there faster – and with less stress.

“But what’s holding me back?” (And how we remove it)

“I don’t have a roadmap.”
You will. Our curriculum is sequenced – from core concepts to advanced procedures – so you always know exactly how deep to go and what to do next.
“I’m worried about time.”
Modules are on-demand and chunked into practical blocks. You can implement learning on your next dentistry day rather than waiting for “someday.”
“I’m not sure I’m ready for complex cases.”
That’s what guided progression is for – clinical checklists, case reviews, and decision trees so you take the right case at the right time. You don’t have to be performing extractions to undertake this study.
“Exams intimidate me.”
We’ll demystify the Membership pathway with structured study plans, viva practice, and feedback from people who have done it – recently. You will get exposure to how it feels to be in ‘the hot-seat’ under exam conditions – so you can get familiar with, and conquer the viva examination with confidence.
“What about cost?”
With conservative assumptions, one to two dedicated dentistry days a month can offset training investment within months – while lifting standards of care.

Your Complete Pathway: From Beginner to Specialist-Level Training & Support

Wherever you’re starting, there’s a clear next step. We built a single, supported pathway so you don’t have to piece it together.

1) Basic Dentistry Program – Entry Level

Gain the fundamentals for safe, systematic examinations and immediate clinical wins. Ideal if you’re early in your dentistry journey or returning after a gap.

2) Foundation Essentials (Modules 1–3) – Core Competence

Master complete oral exam technique, analgesia beyond sedation, radiography of the head, pathology recognition, and first-line treatment planning. This is where most veterinarians feel their day-to-day confidence surge.

3) Platinum (Modules 4–6 + bonuses) – Advanced Mastery

Move into periodontal therapy, advanced extractions, case selection, complications, and communication that increases case acceptance. Expect practical protocols, checklists, and live support to translate learning straight into practice.

4) Virtual Internship – Exam Prep & Mentorship

Nine months of structured preparation for ANZCVS Membership in Equine Dentistry: weekly plans, curated literature, practice questions, mock viva/oral exams, and mentoring. If you’re serious about post-nominals – and about elevating equine dentistry in your region – this is your fast track.

One pathway. Four steps. Start where you are, and we’ll take you the rest of the way – without wasted effort or guesswork.

What changes when you practise dentistry as medicine

You stop hoping you’re not missing something and start knowing.
Owners stop price-shopping and start requesting you by name.
Your schedule fills with the cases you want to do.
Exam preparation becomes structured, supported, and achievable.

A quick vignette

A middle-aged performance horse presents for “quidding and bit resistance.”

Assessment: Sedated, speculum-assisted exam reveals feed packing and focal gingival recession. Radiographs confirm periodontal bone loss adjacent to a diastema.
Plan: Multimodal analgesia, targeted occlusal adjustment to relieve the identified malocclusion, periodontal debridement and lavage, local therapy, diet/forage modification, and a scheduled recheck.
Outcome: The horse returns to work with more comfort, owner compliance remains high because the problem – and the plan – were clearly shown and explained. That’s dentistry as medicine.

Your Next Steps

Step 1: Share the free training and boost your scholarship odds

Before anything else, invite your veterinary colleagues to our free masterclass, Beyond Sedation: Multimodal Analgesia in Equine Dentistry. It helps more horses, supports your peers, and increases your chances to win.

Your personal referral link
Grab your unique link (sent to your email and shown on your dashboard) and share it with veterinarians only.

How your entries stack up

1 referral → +2 entries (total 3) + bonus video: Periodontal Disease in Horses — Part 1
2 referrals → +3 more (total 6) + Part 2
3 referrals → +4 more (total 10) + 10% off the Basics of Veterinary Equine Dentistry Program
4 referrals → +5 more (total 15) + 20% off the Basics Program
5 referrals → +6 more (total 21) + 30% off the Basics Program
6+ referrals → +7 entries for every additional vet who registers through your link

Your veterinary colleagues will thank you for the training – and you’ll meaningfully multiply your odds of winning the full scholarship.

Why this matters to me
My goal is to see many more equine veterinarians confidently practising dentistry. Horses need it, and our profession is stronger when more of us can diagnose and treat oral disease properly. You’re joining a tight, supportive community that will back your career goals every step of the way.

Step 2: Watch the free training

A surprising number of registrants never use the training. I know you’re busy and emergencies happen – but this session will pay you back immediately. If you haven’t watched it yet, block 45 minutes today (1.25× speed if you need) and take three notes you can apply on your next dentistry day.

Beyond Sedation: Multimodal Analgesia in Equine Dentistry – link direct to recording
Learn practical frameworks you can use this week to improve safety, comfort, and outcomes.

Step 3: Choose your starting point on the pathway

New or returning to dentistry: Basic Dentistry → Foundation Essentials
Build rock-solid exam technique, imaging, and first-line treatment plans.
Comfortable with the basics and ready for harder cases: Platinum
Advance into periodontal therapy, extractions, complications, and case acceptance.
Aiming for Membership and post-nominals: Virtual Internship
Structured study plans, mentoring, and mock viva to get you exam-ready.

If you’re ready to compress years of progress into the next 12–18 months, the pathway is built – and you won’t be doing it alone.