Are you confused about what treatment an equine dental technician (EDT) can perform in your horse’s mouth? Owners are not alone, as a recent poll of British Equestrian Veterinary Association (BEVA) ...
Are misshapen incisor teeth and receding gums just a sign of old age? The true cause could be a potentially damaging dental disease Equine dental care: the latest developments [H&H VIP] Neil Townsend ...
VIRGINIA BEACH – Holding on to her patient’s muzzle in one hand and gripping a long-handled tool in the other, Jayme Leonard put a lot of muscle into filing down some sharp, uneven teeth. She dropped ...
But on the whole, most horses only need to a bit of filing here, grinding there to keep a healthy mouth.“Good dental health helps them with their overall temperament,” Lynch said. With the increase in ...
Equine dentistry, which dates to the 13th century, is a labor-intensive, mostly obscure trade. Holding on to her patient’s muzzle in one hand and gripping a long-handled tool in the other, Jayme ...
While Carl Stuckey's left hand wrestled with a flopping pink tongue the size and consistency of a large eel, he tried to maintain a grip on a long, saliva-slimed drill straight from a dental phobic's ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carl Stuckey’s left hand wrestled with a flopping pink tongue the size and consistency of a large eel while he tried to maintain his grip on a long, saliva-slimed drill straight from ...
Dental problems are a common cause of oral pain, discomfort when ridden and difficulty eating. Because of this, most horse owners recognise the importance of regular dental inspection and treatment.
When was the last time you had your horse’s teeth checked by a vet or equine dental technician? If you have ever experienced toothache, you will know how painful it can be, as well as the efforts you ...
All of us understand the importance of making that appointment for our annual check-up with the dentist. But how much thought, as horse owners, do we give to our horses' dental needs? Certainly a ...