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There
are a number of places it is possible to get further training
in equine dentistry, but unfortunately for us Europeans, these
are mainly found in the USA and now also in Australia. There
are occasionally seminars and hands-on labs being held also
in Europe, usually through the equine veterinary associations
in the different countries. If you are interested in someone
to lecture about dentistry anywhere in the world, let me know
and I will put you in touch with vets I know who travel around
doing lectures.
The
best way to learn by far, in my opinion, is to spend some weeks
or months (depending on what level you are on) alone in practice
with a vetwho is already specialicing in equine dentistry and
who has a big case load of dentistry patients, or with a good
equine dental technician. That will give you a chance to see
and feel a lot of different dental cases over a short period
of time, and you will learn a lot, guaranteed. Even if you do
attend courses in academies, you should also work as an apprentice
for a while before starting your own dentistry business.
Here
are links to some schools and courses offering further training
in the field of equine dentistry:
There are some serious and good schools out there,
but be aware that there is to this date no governing body in
any country that regulates and sets standards and defines the
name horse dentist, equine dentist or dental technician. Be
therefore careful when schools and short courses promises to
make you a certified dentist without knowing
If
you know about other training possibilities, please let me know
and I shall add it fot the information of others interested.
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