11/19/2025
So many people ask about schooling and how one becomes a dentist- here’s a great option and explanation!
💥Program Length & IAED Certification Requirements💥
We frequently receive questions about program length and IAED certification. Our program operates as a licensed career/trade school affiliated with the Texas Workforce Commission.
💥Admissions Requirements
�Students must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Prior horsemanship skills and knowledge are strongly encouraged.
💥Program Structure
�The program consists of three 10-day semesters. Each semester begins with three days of anatomy and instruction on aging horses by their teeth, followed by six days of hands-on training in the wet lab. Most horses worked on for training are recipient mares, allowing students extensive supervised experience under an IAED-certified equine dental provider and a veterinarian. The final day of each semester concludes with lectures.�
What sets our school apart is the unlimited hands-on experience available to students.
💥IAED Certification Preparation
�The ultimate goal of our program is to prepare students for IAED certification. IAED requires a minimum of 240 hours of education from an accredited equine dental school, along with a documented number of completed cases. We carefully evaluate each student’s progress to determine readiness for certification.
To meet the required hours, students must attend at least three semesters. Most complete all three and then participate in additional wet labs for further preparation. We offer six sessions per year, and students may choose any three to fulfill their requirements. However we discourage coming 3 classes in a row as not enough experience is achieved in between schools with that short window.
Graduates of our program have an 80% pass rate on the IAED certification exams. Certification includes both a written and practical exam, and students must score at least 80% on each. Students who do not pass are invited to return for additional anatomy review and wet-lab training before attempting the exam again.
💥Maintaining IAED Certification
�To keep IAED certification current, providers must complete continuing education (CE) every two years. Most graduates attend the annual IAED conference to satisfy this requirement. We also recently hosted an IAED-approved two-day wet lab that provides six CE hours.
💥Tuition & Financial Aid
�Tuition is charged per semester and is due at the start of each term. We accept scholarships that fund career-school programs. While we do not currently offer in-house scholarships, we are in the process of developing one and pursuing VA approval for GI Bill benefits.
💥Tools & Equipment�
We partner with two vendors to offer complete tool packages required for hands-on training. One vendor also provides payment plan options.
💥Registration & Contact
If you would like to register or have questions, please send this page a private message or contact Wayne at +1 (806) 681-1820(call or text).
Photographer: Prickly C Photography
Model: Jerry Gaona
