Sep 21, 2022
In 1979, I memorized the standard chart for aging the horse using the ware patterns of the teeth over time. The incisors were used rather than the cheek teeth because they were readily available by lifting the lips. The recorded features included the cups, dental star, and Galvayne's Groove. Horse owners and buyers used...
Jul 6, 2022
Many horse owners associate weight loss in horses with dental issues. The most common sign of a dental problem is "Quidding" or the formation of a "Quid." When a horse chews food, material moves in an orchestrated relation between the teeth, jaw and tongue to move food from the front of the mouth back to the swallowing...
May 25, 2022
My equine veterinary practice is limited to horses' teeth and oral cavity. Almost all of this practice focuses on removing the sharp enamel points that cause discomfort within the oral cavity. I have been doing this since 1983 and full-time since 1998.
This episode covers some frequently asked questions I often get...
Mar 9, 2022
I go over some of the recent articles in the magazines and news feeds for horse owners discussing 1) cavities in the cheek teeth of horses and 2) the inhalation of tooth dust from motorized dentistry tools.
I read the lay article and then the scientific journal where the information came from for the article writer. I...
Jan 22, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its annual meeting last month, offering a section on the current state of equine dentistry.
There were eight lectures and a panel discussion. I report here what they said in each lecture and then add my commentary and interpretations on how it applies...