Equine Dentistry

Designed for the practitioner in the field or the clinic, this quick reference manual provides medical and surgical guidance in a practical, concise manner. Procedural in its approach, this text contains many tables, charts and lists, and step-by-step procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and medical and surgical management of all dental problems in the horse. Preface.

CHAPTER 1 Dental Anatomy (Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 2 Dental Equipment (Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 3 The Dental Examination (Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 4 Basic Dental Techniques (Kristin A. Wilewski, Scott Greene, Tony Basile, Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 5 Newborn, Weanling, and Adolescent Horse Dentistry (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).

CHAPTER 6 The Mature Horse (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).

CHAPTER 7 The Geriatric Horse (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).

CHAPTER 8 Miniature Horse Dentistry (Patricia Pence and Carl Mitz).

CHAPTER 9 Basics of Diagnostic Imaging (Patricia Pence and Tony Bade).

CHAPTER 10 Dental Infections: Pathology and Treatment (Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 11 Extractions (Patricia Pence).

CHAPTER 12 Marketing the Equine Dental Practice (Patricia Pence).

Color Plates.

APPENDIXES.

A. Equine Dental Equipment and Instrument Suppliers.

B: Spare Parts Commonly Needed in Dremel Instruments.

Glossary.

Index.

Patricia Pence, DVM, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Kimberly, Idaho. Designed for the practitioner in the field or the clinic, this quick reference manual provides medical and surgical guidance in a practical, concise manner. Procedural in its approach, this text contains many tables, charts and lists, and step-by-step procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and medical and surgical management of all dental problems in the horse.