by Patricia Pence
Designed for the practitioner in the field or the clinic, this quick reference manual provides medical and surgical guidance in a practical, concise manner.
Features:
- Coverage of equine dentistry as it applies to the entire life process of the horse
- Step-by-step presentation of procedures
- Numerous tables, charts, and lists to highlight key concepts for quick access
- Chapter on Miniature Horses to detail the special dental needs of this increasingly popular breed
- Chapter on Marketing for the Equine Dental Service
- Useful client education tips to increase interaction between the practitioner and the horse owner
- Key points and practice tips to make exams and procedure easier and safer
- Appendices that include a color atlas and suppliers
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.
Equine Dentistry: A Practical Guide successfully fills a void and offers students, practitioners, and horse owners relevant information for healthier, happier horses.
Contents
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Equipment
- The Dental Examination
- Basic Dental Techniques
- Newborn, Weanling, and Adolescent Horse Dentistry
- The Mature Horse
- The Geriatric Horse
- Miniature Horse Dentistry
- Basics of Diagnostic Imaging
- Dental Infections: Pathology and Treatment
- Extractions
- Marketing the Equine Dental Practice
Appendices
Glossary
Index
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