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DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 - 7:03 am:

Here is a article that emphasizes a point Horseadvice has been trying to make for a decade now: many of the preventive equine dentistry techniques being foisted on the public are not supported by any scientific work. I would go one step further and say they are illogical and would surprise me if not harmful in the long run. For more on this you can access our article, Equine Dentistry by clicking on the navigation bar above.

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2007 Aug;23(2):519-24.
Evidence-based equine dentistry: preventive medicine.
Carmalt JL.
Scone Veterinary Hospital, 106 Liverpool Street, Scone, NSW 2337, Australia.

Dental problems are some of the most common reasons for a horse to be presented to an equine veterinarian\. Despite the importance of anecdotal evidence as a starting point, the science of equine dentistry (especially prophylactic dentistry) has remained poorly supported by evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment\. In the 21st century, veterinarians have an ethical responsibility to promote and use the results of evidence-based research and not propagate statements attesting to the purported benefits of intervention without supporting research\. Consider also that society is becoming more litigious and therefore is basing treatment plans and advice on published research, which protects the profession from legal challenges concerning our professional conduct\. This article reviews the current published evidence concerning the role of equine dentistry in feed digestibility and performance.
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teddyj1

Posted on Saturday, Sep 22, 2007 - 7:32 pm:

Thank You DR. O' for the updated article. You did a great job of explaining every aspect in great detail!
Very much appreciated, especially since it's "that time again" for my horses.

Regards
TOD
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ajudson1

Posted on Sunday, Sep 23, 2007 - 10:40 am:

DrO,

Great update. I have told my equine dentist, "I'll call you, don't bug me" basically. And now I use a vet/dentist as I feel it's safer all around.

Question: I wonder if we will see the day where horses are given a type of exam similar to what our dentist does; one that gives them insight into possible health problems we are having? Our dentist takes our BP, and does all kinds of more non-dental things, looking for signs of disease in our bodies. They claim the health of our teeth/gums is a good way to tell overall health.
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