Equid dental prevention and treatment

This course will also encompass non-specific skills such as evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, literature review, communication and reflection. The modules include Equid Dental Prevention, and Equid dental Treatment and Procedures.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of Equid Dental Instrumentation (DENT104).

1. Prevention
   1. Treatment scheduling
   2. Nutritional requirements
   3. Faecal Fibre length
   4. Effect of dental disease and tooth loss
   5. Quality of life assessments
2. Treatment and procedures
   1. Treatment protocols
   2. Monitoring the diet for equids with poor teeth
   3. Procedures
   4. Equilibration
   5. Odontoplasty
   6. Periodontal therapy
   7. Extractions
   8. Post treatment monitoring/care
   9. Complications