JOHN TOWE. Equine Dental Technician. BAEDT UK Qualified

23/07/2024

Recent advancements in equine dentistry, coupled with increased research in dental anatomy and the development of more efficient and precise dental tools, have significantly improved the standard of equine dental care in the UK.

All BAEDT members are highly skilled in performing thorough oral examinations using LED light sources and dental mirrors. These oral examinations are vital for identifying any signs of dental disease early, allowing for timely intervention. Additionally, with modern dental tools, our EDTs are able to carry out dental treatments safely and efficiently with exceptional accuracy and precision.

Our members’ expertise is complemented by our strong relationships with specialist dental veterinary surgeons. This ensures that if a case requires advanced treatment, we can provide the appropriate referrals, guaranteeing that each horse receives the best possible care. Working together allows us to combine our skills to maintain the highest standards of dental health for every horse we treat.

Don’t compromise on your horse’s dental health, go to our website to locate a BAEDT member near you ✨

25/06/2024

When it comes to the dental health of your horses, trust matters. Our BAEDT members are committed to providing the highest standards of equine dentistry and dedicated to improving equine welfare. By using a BAEDT member you’re ensuring every horse receives the best possible care.

Don’t compromise on your horse’s dental health 🐴✨

13/06/2024

It’s important to remember horses, as prey animals, are naturally stoic. Even though poor dentition can lead to poor condition, horses can often mask any signs of dental discomfort and not show any symptoms.

This means a horse may appear to be in good condition and eat well yet still suffer from hidden dental issues. Regular dental appointments are crucial to ensure their comfort and to identify any problems early, preventing them from worsening into more serious issues.

Every equine every year 🐎🦷

23/04/2024

📝 Recent research highlights a significant increase in dental disorders among horses aged 15 years and older 1️⃣

🔎 Common geriatric dental disorders include:

➡️ Sharp enamel points, diastemata, periodontal disease, wear abnormalities, displaced teeth, mobile teeth, infundibular caries and equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)

Early identification and treatment of these dental problems are crucial for extending the quality of life for ageing horses.

It's important to remember that horses often mask signs of dental pain, so there may be no clinical signs until advanced stages of disease.

By prioritising proactive dental maintenance every 6-12 months from a young age, we can ensure our equine companions enjoy their golden years comfortably and healthily.

1️⃣ Du Toit, 2023

➡️ Visit www.baedt.com to locate an approved EDT in your area!

08/04/2024

Why choose a qualified and fully insured BAEDT member for your equine dental care needs?

⭐️ Rigorously trained and examined: BAEDT members undergo extensive training and rigorous examinations over several years to gain the BEVA/BVDA qualification, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide the highest standards of dental care.

⭐️ Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD): BAEDT members are committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in equine dentistry by attending regular CPD activities across the UK.

⭐️ Adherence to a code of conduct: BAEDT members adhere to a strict code of conduct that outlines ethical standards and professional responsibilities. This code ensures that members uphold the highest level of integrity and professionalism in their interactions with clients and colleagues.

⭐️ Dedication to equine welfare:
BAEDT members are deeply committed to enhancing equine welfare not only through their dental work but also through their efforts to educate the public. By raising awareness about the importance of proper dental care and its impact on the overall health and wellbeing of horses.

Don’t compromise on your horse’s dental health. To locate your nearest BAEDT member visit www.baedt.com 🐎

04/04/2024

🐎 As you prepare to introduce your young horse to work this spring, ensuring their mouth comfort sets the stage for optimal performance.

🦷 Before the age of 5 years horses undergo significant dental changes including:
- the shedding of 24 deciduous (baby) teeth
- the eruption of 24 permanent molars, 12 incisors, possibly four canines and possibly wolf teeth.
This period generally coincides with the introduction the bit and ridden work.

🗓️ Regular check-ups every six months for young horses are extremely important, providing an opportunity to detect and address issues early, also paving the way to allow the horse to perform at their maximum potential.

🔍 Common dental problems in young horses include:
- sharp enamel points, which can cause subsequent ulceration to the inside of cheeks and tongue
- problematic wolf teeth
- mobile or retained deciduous teeth
- diastemata and food impaction which can lead to periodontal disease, considered the most painful condition in the horses mouth.

👍🏻 By prioritising early dental care, you’re not only ensuring your young horse’s comfort and willingness to accept the bit but also reducing the risk of dental disease in later life.

Every Equine, Every Year 🦷

Visit our website to locate a BAEDT Equine Dental Technician near you ➡️ www.baedt.com

28/03/2024

What on earth…?? So here is the problem with the equine dental industry in the UK, and also worldwide. Horse owners do not know who is properly qualified and well trained to perform dentistry on their horses.

It costs a fortune to own and look after a horse as anyone who has a horse knows only too well, and dentistry is an extremely important but usually only small part of that overall package of care. It’s only once or twice a year, and that is the opportunity to make sure everything is in order, properly balanced and there are no problems lurking. If treatment is needed, then that treatment (and also the routine treatment) must be performed by someone with appropriate legal status and qualification.

In this case, ‘treatment’ was carried out by an individual without the appropriate training or qualifications: the result? The horse has not been able to eat for months since this ‘remedial’ work was performed - I’ll leave it to those that know to comment on this - if you know, you know. I’ll add some comments later but suffice it to say this is NOT specialist advanced remedial work as it was described. Individuals must not described themselves as ‘occlusal specialists’, ‘remedial specialists’, ‘natural balancing specialist dentists’ etc etc - the word ‘specialist’ is a protected term for RCVS/EBVS veterinary specialists but sadly is used by some to confuse and trick horse owners into thinking they have qualifications and experience way beyond what is actual reality.

We will do another post, and an upcoming video and podcast on how to choose the right person for the right job but meanwhile please check - routine dentistry yes an experienced vet or qualified EDT (BAEDT/WWAED) - advanced work for problems (eg diastemas or gaps between the teeth as in the case in the photo) - this must be undertaken under sedation by an appropriately qualified vet with preferably Advanced Practitioner status or better Specialist qualification - not a dentist under vet supervision, not a dentist, not a balancing specialist, not a farrier, not the tooth man, not the tooth fairy, not the osteopath with a tooth rasp etc etc. The horse is the one that suffers.

27/03/2024

When was your little ones last dental?

Just because they are retired, companions, or “good doers” doesn’t mean they don’t need their teeth checked.

It’s common to underestimate the dental needs of these smaller equines, especially as some may be on restricted diets for weight management. Horses, ponies and donkeys all have the same amount of incisors and molars and that means these little guys are prone to many dental problems as they have such tiny heads to fit all those teeth in.

It’s so important that they are checked at least once if not twice per year to ensure they are free from any discomfort, detect early stages of disease, and to give them the best chance of having efficient chewing surfaces as they go into old age. Having hypsodont teeth means that the teeth continually erupt so will always be developing sharp enamel points and any overgrowths will become worse over time.

Don’t let them suffer in silence.
Together we can improve equine welfare.

Every Equine, Every Year 🦷

www.baedt.com

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17/03/2024

What does it take to become a BEVA/BVDA qualified Equine Dental Technician?

As we approach this week's practical exam, we're eager to shed light on the journey each of our members has undertaken. It takes several years of intensive training and rigorous examinations to achieve full qualification.

The examination process entails:

➡️ Completion of BEVA/BVDA advanced theory course
➡️ Evidence of education- either
- BSc or FdSc in Equine Dental Science/Studies
- Training under direct supervision of BAEDT member or Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in equine dentistry
- RCVS membership
➡️ Submisson of 300 case studies, of which 40 are advanced case studies countersigned by the attending Veterinary Surgeon
➡️ 2 references -one from BAEDT member and one from a Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in equine dentistry
➡️ Minimum of 5 days working alongside a BAEDT member or Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in equine dentistry
➡️ BEVA/BVDA Theory exam
➡️ BEVA/BVDA Practical exam

Not to mention the countless hours spent shadowing, undertaking unpaid work, traveling expenses, investing in training courses, and the financial outlay for equipment.

We take immense pride in our members for their relentless passion and unwavering dedication to equine welfare.

Visit our website to locate a BAEDT Equine Dental Technician near you ➡ www.baedt.com

📸 Kim Kilner BAEDT

10/03/2024

When was your horses last dental?

➡️ Sharp enamel points can cause soft tissue damage to the cheeks and tongue leading to discomfort whilst being ridden and eating (imagine putting a nose band on this chap 🥺)

➡️ Equines have hypsodont dentition meaning they have a large reserve crown which is in continuous wear throughout their lifetime and constantly erupts approximately 2-4mm per year.

➡️ This leads to the formation of sharp enamel points on the outside of the upper cheek teeth and inside of lower cheek teeth

➡️ Removing the sharp enamel points will allow healing and make the mouth comfortable.

➡️ ALL horses, ponies and donkeys require routine dental treatments every 6-12 months to ensure comfort whilst eating and being ridden

➡️ Remember horses are prey animals so their may be no clinical signs that they are in discomfort, they are good at hiding pain

➡️ All BAEDT members are trained and examined to the highest standards and attend regular CPD courses

Every horse every year! 🐴🦷

www.baedt.com

29/02/2024

Regular Routine dental maintenance is an essential part of your horses welfare

Benefits of regular dental examinations & treatment

* Prevents oral discomfort and pain
* Detects early stages of dental disease
* Improves eating efficiency
* Improves bit accommodation
* Allows maximum opportunity for the horse to perform to the best of its ability
*Helps prevent dental disease in old age

Together we can improve equine welfare 🦷

30/01/2024

22/01/2024

This afternoon’s client’s looking happy after their dentals. Not often I get them that small, all good as gold. 😇😇😇

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all my clients and there wonderful owners. 2023 was a great year looking forward to what 2024 has to offer🎉🎉🎉🎉

25/12/2023

Wishing all my customers and their lovely owners a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🐴⭐️

18/11/2023

Winter is coming ❄️ …..

Is your horse upto date with their dental care?

As it gets darker and colder and muddier now is a good time to book in your horses dental treatment to ensure that they are comfortable and give them the best chance to chew hay efficiently going in to the winter especially if they are older or more prone to dropping weight.

All BAEDT 🇬🇧 members are trained and examined to the highest standards and attend regular CPD courses 🦷

Check out www.baedt.com to find an approved EDT in your area!

16/11/2023

Would you use an unregistered dentist? Neither should your horse…

Did you know❓ There are only 2 professionals qualified to check your horses' teeth!

An Equine Vet or Equine Dental Technician registered to either the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT) or category 2 members of the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentists (WWAED).

To learn more and download your free digital Dental Awareness Week pack visit👉 https://bit.ly/46QSFJ4

19/08/2023

FOR SALE- Brand New!!! Never been unpacked. STOVAX Multi fuel stove. Change of plans means this stove is no longer required. Cost nearly £1400.
£1100 Ono

26/06/2023

Some great feedback from another happy client!

17/06/2023

Another happy client this morning, thanks Madeleine and Puzzly! 😁

28/05/2023

Lovely review from a client recently, thank you for your kind words! 😁

03/05/2023

Always a pleasure!! Great feedback from Murphy and Chessy!!!

17/04/2023

John Towe BAEDT UK Qualified and Fully Registered Member, BEVA and BVDA Recognised Equine Dentistry services. Based in Derbyshire, covering High Peak and Dales, also covering areas of Cheshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Appointments available for new and existing clients, please contact me via Messenger or Direct Messages for more information.

15/02/2023

Dental fact of the week.......
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01/01/2023

Happy New Year to my lovely clients, and all the best wishes for 2023! 🎊

25/12/2022

I would like to wish all my clients a very Merry Christmas! Thank you all for a fantastic year, and for all the wonderful horses and ponies I have been able to work with this year. All the best, John 🎄⭐️

08/09/2022

Rest in peace HM Queen Elizabeth. She will be deeply missed as not only an exceptional monarch for over seven decades, but for the positive impact that she made to our country.

19/07/2022

Great feedback from a client today

01/01/2022

Happy new year to all my wonderful clients and colleagues! Here’s to 2022, a year of new beginnings!
All the best,
John and the team at Moorside

25/12/2021

Wishing all my wonderful clients and their owners a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Stay safe and I hope you enjoy some festivities.
All the best,
John Towe and the team at Moorside 🎄🥂