VetPD Course – Beyond Basics: Modern Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Dentistry

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Over the past 20 years huge advances have been made in equine dentistry and new sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques aiming at dental disease prevention and dental sparing have been published.  This 2-day highly practical course is aimed at practitioners with a working knowledge in equine dentistry who want to deepen their understanding and especially their practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.  The panel of internationally renowned specialists will be covering the following topics through highly-illustrated and practically-based lectures which will be held in English:

• Review of Equine Dental Anatomy
• Oral Examination Techniques
• Dental Radiography
• Motorised & Manual Rasping
• Dealing with Cheek Teeth Overgrowths
• Incisors, Wolf Teeth & Canines
• Pain Management in Dentistry
• Specific Dentistry in the Juvenile & Geriatric Horse
• Diagnosis & Management of Periodontal Disease
• Identifying & Managing Fractured Teeth
• Dealing with Infundibular & Peripheral Caries
• Oral Cheek Tooth Extractions – Decision Making & Techniques

7 hours of practical sessions will provide an intimate environment for attendees to develop their practical skills on equine specimens in true small groups (2-3 vets per specimen) at the following stations:

• Oral Examination & Radiography
• Use of Motorized Equipment
• Incisor & Canine Extraction Techniques
• Local Anaesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ)
• Periodontal Treatment Techniques
• Cheek Tooth Extraction Techniques

The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions).  On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration via the VetPD website www.vetpd.com is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.1; C-E.5; C-E.12; C-E.13; C-E.14; C-E.15; C-E.16

Speakers:

• Alexis Leps (France) – DVM, Dipl.EVDC(Eq)
• Rob Pascoe (UK) – BVSc, F/NCED, Dipl.AVDC(Eq), FRCVS

Use HDE’s voucher code while registering and get a 20% discount*: 20HDE617

You can register on VetPD’s website following this link 
https://www.vetpd.com/course-detail/Modern-Diagnostic-Therapeutic-Techniques-in-Equine-Dentistry-Germany-2025-7498

* The number of spaces is limited and will be handed out on a first-come first serve basis.
Please get in touch in case there is no space left and we can discuss the options with VetPD.