Equine lecture series 2025: Equine dentistry - Getting to the root of the problem

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Course Length: Two hours

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This course may run again in the future. To register your interest please contact us.

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About this course

This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals.

Equine dentistry - Getting to the root of the problem – what your vet can do

Straight from the horse's mouth! Andy Fiske-Jackson, Deputy Head of RVC Equine and Associate Professor in Equine Surgery, discusses why you SHOULD look a gift horse in the mouth and the importance of keeping your horse's mouth healthy, ensuring the rest of the horse stays healthy too. 

  • Find out why dental health is important (and how it can save you money in the long run)
  • Hear about common problems and their management
  • Discover what a vet can do vs an Equine Dental Technician
  • Learn about what can be done on the yard and what requires referral and surgical intervention
  • Understanding extractions and how its performed in horses
  • Q&A with our speaker

Registration commences at 18:30 where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 19:00 - 21:00. Late-comers may be refused entry.

Delegates attending the lecture will get access to the recorded version. You will be emailed when it is available to view and will have two weeks to watch the webinar from date emailed.

Booking information
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance and before midday on the day. Please note we cannot accept payment at the door. Delegates will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the cost of administration no refunds can be given.

Earlybird discount
Book before Tuesday 4th February and receive 6 lectures for the price of 5! Discount automatically applies once added to shopping basket.

Can’t attend? 
The lecture will be made available as a recording after the live event has taken place. Please email us on cpd@rvc.ac.uk to register your interest in a recorded version.

Other lectures in this series:
Wednesday 2nd April - My horse isn’t quite right. When to work up and the diagnostic journey - Alex Hawkins
Wednesday 4th June - Pre-Purchase Exams. What the research says and common diagnostic findings - David Bolt/Freddie Dash/Jason Tupper
Wednesday 6th August - Intellect and incisions - interesting medical and surgical cases - Jenny Reed/Alex Hawkins
Wednesday 1st October - Laminitis - raising endocrine awareness, it's not just podgy ponies! - Nicola Menzies-Gow
Wednesday 3rd December - The equine MOT - Nicola Fossey 

Tutors

Andy Fiske-Jackson, BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Associate Professor of Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College