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20/08/2024

Couple of interesting pictures from today.
A 5 year old came for a first dental and required wolf tooth extractions. One was unusual in that the tooth had caries. There was a small decayed hole in the tooth with the main body decayed. On closer inspection there was a single piece of stick like food stuck through the hole (first photo)
There were also 2 possible root fragments or perhaps an extra wolf tooth proximal to the decayed crown. 2nd Photo which includes an extracted incisor cap and the 205 wolf tooth which was extracted from the other side of the mouth.

02/08/2024

Important Dental Clinic dates:
West Coast 2nd-6th Sept.
Blenheim / Nelson 23rd - 27th Sept.
Please get your bookings in early via PM or txt 021378436 asap NOT in the comments. Include number of horses, location and ph. Preference will be given to those who can transport to clinic venues. Other locations possible if time allows.
I will post the link to info re prices etc in the comments which are good to read if you have questions before you contact me.
Feel free share this post as much as possible to ensure everybody is notified.
Photos for attention are different cases.

31/07/2024

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30/07/2024

Thanks for the photo Jo Tracy Kirk. I was in pretty good colour coordination with your lovely palamino Royal 🙂

26/07/2024

Something I dont come across very often but causes problems for a horse with a bit was the case for the 3.5 year old this belonged to.

23/07/2024

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West Coast and Top of the South dates to be released soon.

Remember young horses 2.5 - 4.5 years need to be seen 6 monthly due to changing caps/baby teeth/deciduous teeth and soft teeth regaining sharp points quickly. They are shedding caps around this time of year.

22/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who braved the bitter wind in Kaikoura for their horse's dentals today and to the local vets who as always provided fabulous sedation and professional services.
Dont forget we are always happy to remove beans at no charge. One fella will be relieved to be rid of this one which was removed today.

01/07/2024

I frequently see posts asking about 'Who does good equine dentals?' or 'Who is Certified?' Copied from the Academy of Equine Dentistry website here is their introduction. I certified at the Academy and have been returning for advanced classes for 20 years with the next visit planned for later this year. Please take note of the last paragraph that I have highlighted with asterisks.

The Academy of Equine Dentistry is a school designed to educate dental technicians and veterinarians in the field of equine dental care. Our goals are:

To promote and undertake research that will help advance the field of equine dentistry
To share that information through the education of current and future dental practitioners
To recruit and encourage dedicated individuals in furthering the industry through the advancement of equine dental knowledge.
The Academy of Equine Dentistry does not represent any one individual, and is not owned and operated by any one person – instead, it is a collection of dedicated practitioners who want to share their accrued knowledge in this field. When students come to the Academy of Equine Dentistry, they are being taught by instructors with well over a hundred years of combined experience in equine dentistry. We have developed a one of a kind program and curriculum that provides student with an exceptional education.
The Academy was the first school in the field of equine dentistry, and has remained a leader in the training of practitioners at all levels.

*Students come from all over the world to attend classes at the Academy that will help set them apart from other equine dental practitioners.
Our training program is the most rigorous there is in the field. *

Photo: a 'before and after' of a mouth that had received regular dental care before the first recent visit to me is for attention.

18/06/2024

*Dentals for Kaikoura horses Monday 1st July*

Horses 2.5 years - 4.5 years should have 6 monthly dental visits as their teeth are soft and erupting rapidly. This means problems are quicker to appear. Its also the time when deciduous teeth are being exfoliated and permanents erupting. Horses are changing their baby teeth/caps now and they can cause various problems, some permanent if not rectified.
All horses from 5 years on should have an annual dental. The reason is their teeth are continally erupting and NZ is not a natural environment for horses. Our grasses are too soft to give sufficient, even wear to the grinding surface and feeding hay and other processed feeds causes further dental problems. Any unworn part of a tooth causes loss of function which isnt just about eating comfort it actually affects the whole body.
There is a lot of current talk around periodontal disease. The best answer is to have horses with functional balanced mouths to prevent this painful disease from even being a problem.
Please PM or txt me for appts 021378436.
I have a post pinned to my business page with prices etc

03/06/2024

So good for the public to be shown the type of problems that I regularly see in the mouths of horses that have received regular dental care on their first visit to me.

31/05/2024

Anybody in the Rangiora and surrounding areas who are thinking about getting dentals for their horses. I have room for 3-4 on Thursday 6th June and then Monique who sedates for me will be overseas for 3 weeks. Please PM me or 021378436 for appointments.
For interest, photos taken from different horses on one day this week.

24/05/2024

It was lovely to get away from the Canterbury grey and see some sun whilst working on the coast this week. It was a bit of a combined trip having done some dentals, horse Bowens and human Bowens. Thank you to everybody who choose to use my services.

I've chosen to highlight a couple of cases from the trip. The first shows a mini's incisors before and after his dental. This mini has had regular dentals, without sedation, using another practitioner and it was his first visit to me. The angles of the upper corner teeth and the occlusal surface and a diagonal bite were preventing the jaw from being able to function normally which could be likened to the jaw being locked in a vice. A very uncomfortable situation for him. My training and experience and instruments allowed me to make adjustments to the teeth to provide full function, in one visit, without risk to pulp chambers.

The second is a now 8 year old mare with a series of shots over the last 12 months. (I apologize for not having a photo from the left at the first visit) Anyway, the top photo was from 23 May 2023 when she was 7, middle from Oct 2023 and the bottom this week, ironically on 23 May 2024. Nice to have the time frame of exactly 1 year. She is an amazing example of the changes that can be made through good management, quality dental work as taught by the Academy of Equine Dentistry, Bowen Therapy (4 treatments over 12 months), good feeding/hoof care and a lovely rider. I'm sure there are more changes to come for her as well.

21/05/2024

What a cool dude in line waiting for his dental today.

08/05/2024

For those of you who dont know I have been a Certified Equine Dental Technician for over 20 years, promoting full mouth visual dentistry that gives horses their natural range of function.
I have always measured mouths as part of my services so that owners can check they are using the correct size bit. It can be likened to the comfort provided in you wearing the correct size shoes. Even better is when the bridle is at hand so that we can check the bit is a good match for the horse's anatomy. Returning to the shoe analogy its like your shoes not only being the correct size, but if they also fit your feet shape you will be far more comfortable and happier.
Over the years I have gradually collected a range of bits to help owners identify what is likely to work for their horse. Whilst they are relaxed from the dental sedation its a great oportunity to feel how the bit sits in their mouth and check it has not got any areas of contact that could be problematic.
For the tricky cases I also offer a follow up visit once the body has had time to adjust to the full range of movement the dental has provided. At this stage the horse can be ridden to try different bits. Sometimes it may not even be the bit that is the problem. It could be the result of something else in the body or another part of the gear being used. My qualifications as an Equine Bowen Therapist aid with being able to identify and help these problems.
Of course nothing substitutes for veterinary consultation where required and often owners will chat with the attending vet during the sedation process for the dental so that box may have already have been ticked.
Photos: some of the bits I have on hand.

29/04/2024

Many thanks to horse owners, people who opened up their properties to others, Ange for making us feel at home whilst we stayed and particularly Nathan for his veterinary expertise in making last weeks dental trip to Blenheim, Nelson and Murchison come together. I have to say I feel pretty wiped out after the organization and physical input of having two major dental trips only a week apart but look forward to see you all again in a few months.

13/04/2024

Huge thanks to Dawne Nairn from the Prebbleton Veterinary Hospital for managing to accompany me to provide her vetinerary skills during my West Coast dental run this week even though the clinic is currently short staffed. Also to those who offered their wonderful facilities for people to meet (Penny, Wardle family and Jody) and to everybody who endured less than favorable weather conditions to keep their appointments.

11/04/2024

Wonderful Barn to be working in during less than desirable weather on the West Coast today.

05/04/2024

Lots of gear maintenance and new burrs happening today in preparation for our West Coast trip next week 🙂

15/03/2024

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11/03/2024

I believe incisor adjustment is a largely under utelised part of horse dental care in NZ. Is that due to a lack of education, instruments, sedation or what? Im open to discussion on this subject 🙂

03/03/2024

An interesting case that horse owners and dental practitioners would bennefit with familiarizing themselves with

29/02/2024

Clever!

21/02/2024

Blenheim/Nelson people get your dental bookings in for the week of 22nd April as I will be setting the schedule next week.
PM or 021378436

08/02/2024

Autumn Equine Dental dates:

*West Coast 8-12th April.*

*Bleheim, Nelson and Murchison* 22-28th April starting in Bleheim.

Please PM or txt me asap for bookings. Do not reply on the post but you are welcome to share and tell your friends.

07/02/2024

Interesting case

06/02/2024

Busy on the West Coast this week

01/02/2024

Beautiful kaikoura work venue yesterday

01/08/2023

Some of today's photos

14/07/2023

A reminder to Blenheim people. I will be running dental clinics in your area 2-5th August. Anybody who has not already booked, please contact me via txt or PM ASAP as I am going to draw up the schedule this week.
Here are some photos from last few days!

19/06/2023

Here's a photo from this morning with same protuberances the back of the mouth as the one we had at the front last week. They are around the same height. Its just more difficult to ge the perspective.

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Snippets from Top of the South dental trip last week

Autumn dental dates: West Coast 8-12 April. Blenheim, Nelson Murchison 22-29 April.

Some broodies and their stunning foals coming in for their dentals today. Thank you Monique Koning for your wonderful veterinary services allowing me to provide quality care in a safe and comfortable environment