Dentistry
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.
Photo by Edward Earley, DVM, FAVE/Eq/Cornell University
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Handling Equine Oral Tooth Extraction Failures (AAEP 2012)
Tooth extractions don't always go as planned, so practitioners must be ready for potential complications.
Photo by Edward Earley, DVM, FAVE/Eq/Cornell University
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Study: Dental Work Improves Feed Digestibility in Horses
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and--ideally--reduced feed bills.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 01, 2013
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.... Read More
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Handling Equine Oral Tooth Extraction Failures (AAEP 2012)
March 22, 2013
Tooth extractions don't always go as planned, so practitioners must be ready for potential complications.... Read More
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Back to Basics: Equine Dental Terminology and Anatomy
March 14, 2013
Having a basic understanding of dental anatomy and terminology can help owners comprehend this complex topic.... Read More
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UC Davis Expands Equine Dentistry Service
March 04, 2013
The UC Davis Equine Medicine and Dentistry Service is now able to offer more advanced techniques.... Read More
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What Does Your Horse's Stool Say?
March 01, 2013
Your horse's fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.... Read More
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Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist's Appeal
February 25, 2013
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.... Read More
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Thinking Through Cheek Tooth Extraction Complications (AAEP 2012)
January 25, 2013
Planning for potential dental extraction complications is essential to a successful procedure.... Read More
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Equine Dentistry Focus of Jan. KENA Meeting
January 04, 2013
Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, will present on equine dentistry at the networking meeting.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
December 31, 2012
We've taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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Illinois, Wisconsin Extensions to host Horse Health Workshop, Feb. 9
December 19, 2012
Horse owners are invited to a full day equine educational program focused on keeping your horse healthy. ... Read More
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Equine Oral Health Exams
April 01, 2012
Until recently, owners and vets considered equine dental floating the most important aspect of dental care. ... Read More
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Study: Dental Work Improves Feed Digestibility in Horses
November 18, 2011
Increased feed digestibility means greater conversion of feed to energy and--ideally--reduced feed bills.... Read More
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Dental Health and the Performance Horse
November 09, 2011
When an equine athlete's performance slumps, check the mouth, where numerous factors can cause problems.... Read More
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Developmental Dental Disorders in Horses
November 03, 2011
Some developmental disorders can be dangerous and performance-limiting if not treated promptly and properly.... Read More
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Keeping the Bitted Horse's Mouth Healthy
October 21, 2011
Studies offer conflicting information in regard to whether bit seating is beneficial to bitted horses.... Read More
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Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses
October 19, 2011
Caring for deciduous teeth in young horses requires additional considerations from a veterinary standpoint.... Read More
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Dentistry Groups Ponder Equine Veterinary Dental College
October 16, 2011
International dental groups are considering developing an equine veterinary dental specialty college.... Read More
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Restorative Dentistry in Horses
October 13, 2011
Advancements in equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders.... Read More
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Blue Plate Special: Senior Horse Nutrition
August 01, 2011
Develop your senior horse's diet with geriatric conditions and challenges in mind.... Read More
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The Aging Horse
August 01, 2011
We'll explore how the horse's body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.... Read More
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Texas Lawmakers Pass Equine Dentistry Bill
June 08, 2011
Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that defines the role of nonveterinarian equine dentists in that state... Read More
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Horse Drops Feed
May 02, 2011
My horse has an unusual problem. A dentist has worked on him, but he still drops his oats while trying to eat them. Now he is being fed pellets. I do not know if grazing is a problem for him, but he did drop in weight during the winter. ... Read More
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Mouth Injuries in Horses
March 01, 2011
Mouth injuries can happen in any horse, whether during elite competition or in our own stables and pastures. ... Read More
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Wolf Teeth in Horses
March 01, 2011
The term "wolf teeth" is a commonly used, but poorly understood, part of the horse owner's vocabulary.... Read More
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20 Things Your Horse's Teeth are Telling You
March 01, 2011
Equine dentistry coverage usually focuses on particular conditions and is presented as a highly technical review of specific research. For a more straightforward approach, we collected insight about the horse's mouth from veterinary dental provider ... Read More
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Horse Drops Feed
Q. My horse has an unusual problem. A dentist has worked on him, but he still drops his oats while trying to eat them. Now he is being fed pellets. I do not know if grazing is a problem for him, but he did drop in weight during the winter. Do you have any idea what the problem might be? If his teeth were in need of treatment for a long period of time, could he have developed a bad way of eating
Genetic Test for "Sow Mouth"?
Q. Q:I read the article "Orthodontics for Horses," authored by David O. Klugh, DVM, FAVD/Equine (available on TheHorse.com at article #9671). In regard to the Class III malocclusion (the lower jaw is longer and teeth are not in a position of normal occlusion), he mentions that this can be either hereditary or a
Mouth Ulceration
Q. Q: My 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse has developed ulcers on the bars of his mouth. They quickly resolved within a week of antiseptic mouth washes, but returned three weeks later. The bit is well-placed in his mouth and doesn't touch the affected area. His hay, grain, and turnout have remained the same. Any idea why this would
