Orthodontics for Horses

Orthodontics is the study of tooth movement and alignment. It includes normal and abnormal tooth movement, bone growth, tooth eruption, and shedding of baby teeth. In general it is a study of the young, growing patient.

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David O. Klugh, DVM, FAVD/Equine, is the only Equine Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (www.advonline.org), a credentialing organization for veterinarians. He is affiliated primarily with columbia Equine Hospital (<a href=www.columbiaequine.com target=_blank)www.columbiaequine.com) in Gresham, Ore.

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