Dentist or Vet

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Hi all,

Just wondering if you have a dentist to sort your horse's teeth or the vet? I have friend's using both and not entirely sure what the different is. I'm presuming the dentists offer a skill the vets can't as they are specifically trained??

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I always use a dentist, I work on the theory that dentists do teeth all day every day so they have more experience and the muscle tone to stand with their arms in the air for hours on end! IME vets always want to sedate to do teeth to ensure they stand still, whereas my dentist can cope with a bit of fidgeting.
 
maggiesmum said:
I always use a dentist, I work on the theory that dentists do teeth all day every day so they have more experience and the muscle tone to stand with their arms in the air for hours on end! IME vets always want to sedate to do teeth to ensure they stand still, whereas my dentist can cope with a bit of fidgeting.
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Also this ^^
 
In fact most modern vet practises make sure their vets are very "up on teeth" as it's an important revenue earner. I use the vet because I prefer them to be sedated, I think the vet (or EDT) can then do a proper job in safety. I don't personally want to hold a big horse who resents wearing a gag and who them jumps around.

My vet practise regularly send their vets for refresher courses on teeth.
 
Always a dentist... a fully qualified one! There are a few around that have only completed a 'quick' dentistry course which enables them to pracetice! When a proper fully qualified & experienced dentist looked at the teeth after he couldn't believe how much he had missed. For instance on my old yard a few of the girls had a dentist out..when I saw who he was I'd known him for years & he is a market trader!! lol.
 
BAEDT. who just happen to be specialised equine vets as well ;)

simples. I have one person (well, actually two soon to be three at work!) who will come out, sedate and do a (properly insured because they are registered and qualified!) very good job on my horses mouth. One trustworthy person, one bill and one happy horse. (and me!!)



In fact most modern vet practises make sure their vets are very "up on teeth" as it's an important revenue earner. I use the vet because I prefer them to be sedated, I think the vet (or EDT) can then do a proper job in safety. I don't personally want to hold a big horse who resents wearing a gag and who them jumps around.
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This. Its also a much nicer experience for the horse if its sedated. :)
 
Used both and prefer qualified equine dentist as thats all they do all day so more experience. So equine dentist(ask around most areas will have a favourite person and if you can get a few horses at the same time might save some money). They tend to cover large areas.

Just think of it like would you got to a doctor GP to have a tooth pulled out or would you go to the dentist??
 
I've used both - I prefer the EDT. I had the vet to look at my mare and he did a job, and the problems continued, so I got EDT about three weeks later - he found quite a few sharp edges that the vet hadn't found.
 
No such thing as a dentist!!!!!!

An equine dental technician does a silly little course comparable to a certificate in being a human dental nurse.

DO NOT trust these people, v dodgy......
 
BigRed said:
In fact most modern vet practises make sure their vets are very "up on teeth" as it's an important revenue earner. I use the vet because I prefer them to be sedated, I think the vet (or EDT) can then do a proper job in safety. I don't personally want to hold a big horse who resents wearing a gag and who them jumps around.

My vet practise regularly send their vets for refresher courses on teeth.
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This my vet is also a fully qualified equine dentist and is absolutely brilliant.
 
Frumpoon said:
No such thing as a dentist!!!!!!

An equine dental technician does a silly little course comparable to a certificate in being a human dental nurse.

DO NOT trust these people, v dodgy......
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Not true in a lot of cases. Many EDT's have done extensive training - some have done lengthy apprenticeships, others have done degrees or foundation degrees followed by further practical training. Professional exams such as the BEVA one are not easy to pass and, it should be noted, many vets sit this exam in order to gain an addition dental qualification. Unfortunately until the law is changed the silly little courses you refer to will still exist but please don't state that all EDTs have trained this way. Many vets will also refer dental work to EDTs that they trust as they recognise the benefits of their specialist training and knowledge.
 
Always the vet.
The same as I use a farrier and not equine podiatrist or whatever the term is.
Years of intensive training goes a long way in my book.
 
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