Designed for the practitioner in the field or the clinic, this quick reference manual provides medical and surgical guidance in a practical, concise manner. 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.
Preface.
CHAPTER 1 Dental Anatomy (Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 2 Dental Equipment (Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 3 The Dental Examination (Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 4 Basic Dental Techniques (Kristin A. Wilewski, Scott Greene, Tony Basile, Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 5 Newborn, Weanling, and Adolescent Horse Dentistry (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).
CHAPTER 6 The Mature Horse (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).
CHAPTER 7 The Geriatric Horse (Patricia Pence and Kristin A. Wilewski).
CHAPTER 8 Miniature Horse Dentistry (Patricia Pence and Carl Mitz).
CHAPTER 9 Basics of Diagnostic Imaging (Patricia Pence and Tony Bade).
CHAPTER 10 Dental Infections: Pathology and Treatment (Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 11 Extractions (Patricia Pence).
CHAPTER 12 Marketing the Equine Dental Practice (Patricia Pence).
Color Plates.
APPENDIXES.
A. Equine Dental Equipment and Instrument Suppliers.
B: Spare Parts Commonly Needed in Dremel Instruments.
Glossary.
Index.
About the author:
Patricia Pence, DVM, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Kimberly, Idaho.
