Announcements
Full Body Anatomy Clinic with Master Bit Maker Dave Elliott:
Elliott’s clinic will be presenting the Horse in a standing position. This unique perspective will provide attendees an opportunity to view the horse from the rider’s position. BONUS: bitting and saddle fitting as it relates to the dentition, from the horse’s perspective. Date and price to follow
ONE or TWO DAY Equine Dental Clinics: Spring of 2024
This clinic will focus on Dentistry for Young Horses. We don’t often have the opportunity to witness a horse’s dental development first hand…until now. How do we address horses under the age of 6 years old? You will have the opportunity to examine weanlings to 6 years old and engage in an in-depth discussion and address those that need to be balanced. BONUS: a special presentation and hands-on explanation of how to identify the subtle imbalances of the body, will be included. Date and price to follow
RESEARCH and CLINIC:
Hyoid Apparatus and Understanding how does it applies to Dentistry
There are muscles that connect the hyoid apparatus to the occipital bone, tongue, shoulder and the sternum. The more we understand anatomy, the more we will realize how quickly all the parts of the body communicate with one another. We cannot affect one body part without affecting another part of the body instantly. Understanding how dental imbalances influence the hyoid apparatus therefore becomes critical to maintaining the overall health of the whole horse. (If you would like to be part of this research project, let Deb Speer know.)
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Basic Equine Dental Certification: August, 2024 On-Site Practical Exam (aging exam, Q&A exam and proficiency exam with wet-lab) $975
Basic Certification Prerequisites:
– Become a CAEDP Member $150 and Apply to enroll in the CAEDP’s Basic Certification Program
– Sign Standard of Practice and submit
– Sign Code of Ethics and submit
– Submit two letters of recommendation from a CAEDP Certified Equine Dentists
– Complete a brief narrative of your equine dental training and experience and submit
– Complete the online written examination $175
Equine Dental Sedation Certification: August, 2024 The administration of sedation is a privilege, not a right, but an integral part of a proper and complete dental balance. CAEDP is committed to the safe and effective use of sedation techniques by properly educated and proficiently proven practitioners. The purpose is to develop a sound Sedation Certification Course exclusively available to certified EqD practitioners. CAEDP’s License to Practice is set up and available. $1975
Advanced Equine Dental Certification: August, 2024 The Advanced Certification Program will challenge participants to take both their knowledge and skills of the industry to the next level. Participants will be required: 1—deliver a professional 45 minute lecture (on a topic provided) at Basic Certification; 2—present an equilibration with complete narrative (to the group) from the explanation perspective “to the client”; 3—Wetlab/Clinic Series and Basic Certification delivery assistance. $675
Examiners Equine Dental Course and Certification: August, 2024 CAEDP members with a minimum of Certified Advanced are welcome to apply to attend the Examiner Certification Course. Candidates should have the ability to review charted material, then identify through a cursory examination, an individual’s proficiency of a full-mouth balance. Those interested shall complete a comprehensive application process. Successful applicants will then be expected to complete a 7-part examination process (examiner course, written exam, thesis paper, proficiency exam, peer review, Q&A, Graded Certification) $1575
I N R E V I E W . . .
EVENT UPDATE: On July 24, 25, 26 and 27th held an Incisor Reduction Clinic and again on August 25th. On August 24, 25 and 26th, CAEDP held an Examiners Course and Certification along with a Basic and Advanced Certification. Each event was enthusiastically attended. Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting located west of Turner Valley was pleased to watch 94 of his horses work their way onto the clinic/certification schedules. “I was really surprised to see how extreme many of my horse’s teeth were and am anxious to see how they are going to work. I was really surprised how crazy even some of the young horses teeth were.” The extreme dental cases Matthews refers to, offered those attending, an opportunity to work on their Advanced Dentistry skills and didn’t disappoint the advanced participant’s practical examination.
Congratulations to Certified Yanick Touchette, Certified Montana Harman, Certified Rihana Maguet, Advance Certified Ryan McAleney, Certified Examiner Daryl Sutcliffe and Certified Examiner Debbie Speer.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION! Congratulations to the new certified graduates of the Canadian Association of Equine Dental Practitioners.
Eight experienced equine dentists from across Canada gathered in Alberta August 12th to test their skills. Each, successfully working their way through the Aging and Q&A Stations then confirming proficiency by charting and balancing two different horses. “This is a far more comprehensive approach to the equine dental certification process”, says President McMullan. “It is important for horse owners to know that the dental specialist working on their horses have stepped up to Canada’s certification challenges. Confidence in the dental industry is paramount to the next generation of horse owners and those seeking to stay competitive in-show can be confident in CAEDP’s certified members.”
CAEDP is proud to have provided a multi-faceted testing process that began with two letters of recommendation and ended with a double-blind proof of proficiency. This certification event is only a small window of continuous, year-long training necessary to keep their skills sharp.
All certified members of the Association continued late into the day attending CAEDP’s first Sedation Certification Course designed off CCAC’s Federal Guidelines. Dr. Raymond Hyde DVM, presented the lecture and examination followed the On-site Proficiency Exam, finalizing the Pre-Study Course. All members were congratulated after successfully completing both certifications. Making sedation accessible to all certified members is one of the Association’s top priorities.
First Hand-Floater Certified by CAEDP
Most equine dentists use a combination of hand-floats and electrical equipment, some exclusively electrical equipment, but very few limit themselves to using only hand-floats. One such dentist works under the name of SensiblEquine, or Christine Tomlin from Central Canada.
Tomlin started her career in the horse industry many years earlier as a farrier. Learning the importance of proper angles and bevels to a healthy foot, lead her into the world of barefoot trimming.
On her journey through trimming, Christine quickly became acquainted with the connection between teeth and feet to a horse’s overall health and comfort. Friend and fellow equine dentist encouraged her to attend school before starting a three month apprenticeship in Washington State, U.S. “I love working as a barefoot farrier…but now I’m excited about balancing a horse’s mouths and still able to do it with nothing but hand floats.” “Everyone working on teeth starts exclusively with hand floats.” “But I think it’s awesome to work anywhere I want…no barn, no electrical, nothing holding me indoors!!!’
After what seems like a lifetime of floating, Tomlin has become the first Certified Hand-Floater by CAEDP that works exclusively with hand-floats. “I encourage others to jump in and get certified. My clients appreciated the professionalism associated with CAEDP’s Certification. It’s already made an impact on my business.”
JULY 9th, 2021 CLINIC REVIEW
CAEDP delivered another quality Equine Dental Workshop. Debbie Spears Cdn-EqDP, hosted the event, held at her cattle/equine facility outside of Blue Ridge, Alberta, (south of Whitecourt). Cavan McMullan Cdn-CMEqDP and Grant MacKinnon Cdn-CAEqDP, each demonstrated the use of equipment they personally choose to balance a horse’s mouth and passed on some of the tips they picked up through the years. Both were available for Certification Letters of Recommendation. We are happy to announce we will have a large group of qualified equine dentists to certify on August 12th! Congratulations!
CLINIC IN REVIEW
By all accounts, the Certification Proficiency Examination Preparation Clinic, held this past weekend was a great success! “The Anchor D Outfitters, outdid themselves”; “there were plenty of horses to choose from”; “the instruction was top-notch” and “every participant was eager to learn something”… it doesn’t get any better than that!
The clinic started Friday afternoon with six in attendance, just west of Turner Valley, Alberta. Participants set up their stations quickly and the lecture kicked off on time. “The group was nothing but professional,” says Dewey Mathews, owner of the facility, “they turned me into a real believer!”
The next two days were filled with a nice balance of enthusiasm and intense, group discussions, personal evaluations, equipment checks, technique comparisons, and learning the fine are of balancing a horse’s mouth. Those in attendance not only enjoyed a good hot lunch but were invited in for supper, where the discussions carried into each night.
A nice compliment to every event ends with another list being etched from those who attended, signing up to attend for the “next one”…