Manual Of Equine Dentistry

This is a detailed, step-by-step instructional text for performing basic equine dental procedures. An easy-to-follow progression from basic concepts to more advanced dental procedures and techniques are described. 378 photographs and line drawings illustrate important concepts for visual clarity. Routine dental health maintenance and preventive care are emphasized for managing your practice or business. Safety, assessment, extractions and special procedures are outlined and illustrated. Sources for instruments, purchasing and maintaining dental equipment make this a very good instructional guide.

The effect of dental health on a horse's overall well-being and performance, as well as the positive financial impact that dental procedures can bring to a practice, has made dentistry a growing area in equine medicine. This practical field guide of common dental procedures helps practitioners develop a workable understanding of the field of dentistry. From basic concepts to advanced techniques, Manual of Equine Dentistry provides practical, procedural information for integrating dentistry into equine practice.

The effect of dental health on a horse's overall well-being and performance, as well as the positive financial impact that dental procedures can bring to a practice, has made dentistry a growing area in equine medicine. This practical field guide of common dental procedures helps practitioners develop a workable understanding of the field of dentistry. From basic concepts to advanced techniques, Manual of Equine Dentistry provides practical, procedural information for integrating dentistry into equine practice. An important introductory chapter discusses key points to consider when adding dental care procedures to the veterinarian's practice. Chapters progress logically from basic concepts to more advanced techniques in sequential order. Discussions on marketing, record-keeping, and purchasing and maintaining equipment enhance the manual's applicability to everyday practice. Chapters on safety, assessment, basic procedures, regular maintenance, extractions, and special procedures cover all aspects of equine dentistry. Appendices on dental anatomy and sources for instruments and equipment serve as valuable reference aids. Well-illustrated discussions of procedures feature both photos and line drawings. A strong emphasis on health maintenance and preventive care aligns the veterinarian's practice with long-term dental health.

A compilation of a wide range of topics discussed by world-renowned experts in the field of equine dentistry. The new edition of this popular resource represents a total revision of previous content and provides the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge of the field. Comprehensive and definitive, Equine Dentistry third edition retains the successful approach of extensive illustration and step-by-step guidance through oral and dental procedures. In addition, it includes many new figures, expanded text sections in key areas and brings to the team two new editors of international repute. Many new contributions from international experts are combined in this text to promote not only the care of horses in regards to oral and dental health but also the education of veterinary professionals in this rapidly developing area. Jack Easley is joined by James Schumacher and Padraic Dixon in the editorial team Seven new chapters reflect the major advances in dental anatomy and disease and also more general advances in analgesia and anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and dental surgery The brand-new DVD provides visual as well as vocal guidance to techniques of equine dental examination and prophylactic treatment

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.

This is the largest and most comprehensive textbook on equine dentistry and maxillofacial surgery ever published, and includes the many major scientific advances made in this area over the last 25 years. It also describes in great detail numerous developments in standard and advanced equine dental surgical techniques. The 38 authors include the most prominent academic and clinical specialists in equine dentistry in the world, and most of the authors are Equine Diplomates of the European or American Colleges of Veterinary Dentistry. This textbook will be essential reading for all equine veterinarians performing dentistry especially those who wish to specialise in more advanced equine dentistry, including maxillofacial surgery. Sections of the book will also be of great interest to undergraduate veterinary students, equine interns, equine surgical residents, and veterinary anatomists and pathologists.