
09/11/2025
Did you know Dr. McAndrews sees the dentistry cases at New Bolton Center, the University of Pennsylvania's large animal veterinary hospital? This means that veterinary students on their large animal surgery rotation get to spend time each week exploring dentistry and getting experience with unique referral cases.
Yesterday, we had a special lecture session and lab for equine-focused students. Dental anatomy, oral exam components, common findings, and diagnostic imaging were discussed in depth. Then in lab, students had the opportunity to practice what they learned. Students practiced performing oral exams and odontoplasty, and got to hone their dental radiography skills! Some students even got to extract some teeth!
Equine dentistry is an important component to overall horse health, and veterinary students are trained in how to do proper oral exams, diagnose problems, and provide treatment.