Beyond Basics: Modern Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Dentistry – A 2-Day Practical Course
Fri, 20 March, 2026
- Sat, 21 March, 2026
Species
Equine
Venue
Dierenkliniek Equinox
Contact Hours
14 Hours
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 08 February, 2026
Registration Deadline
Fri, 20 February, 2026
Language
English
Extras
Printed Set of Course Notes (pick up at venue) - USD 96.00
Sponsors
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Discipline
Dentistry
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgery
Growth Partners
Europe
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Over the past 20 years huge advances have been made in equine dentistry and new sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques aiming at dental disease prevention and dental sparing have been published. This 2-day highly practical course is aimed at practitioners with a working knowledge in equine dentistry who want to deepen their understanding and especially their practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The panel of internationally renowned specialists will be covering the following topics through highly-illustrated and practically-based lectures which will be held in English:
- Review of Equine Dental Anatomy
- Oral Examination Techniques
- Dental Radiography
- Motorised & Manual Rasping
- Dealing with Cheek Teeth Overgrowths
- Incisors, Wolf Teeth & Canines
- Pain Management in Dentistry
- Specific Dentistry in the Juvenile & Geriatric Horse
- Diagnosis & Management of Periodontal Disease
- Identifying & Managing Fractured Teeth
- Dealing with Infundibular & Peripheral Caries
- Oral Cheek Tooth Extractions – Decision Making & Techniques
7 hours of practical sessions will provide an intimate environment for attendees to develop their practical skills on equine specimens in true small groups (2-3 vets per specimen) at the following stations:
- Oral Examination & Radiography
- Use of Motorized Equipment
- Incisor & Canine Extraction Techniques
- Local Anaesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ)
- Periodontal Treatment Techniques
- Cheek Tooth Extraction Techniques
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration via the VetPD website www.vetpd.com is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.
This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.1; C-E.5; C-E.12; C-E.13; C-E.14; C-E.15; C-E.16
Alexis obtained his degree of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Liège in 2016. After a rotating internship at the Clinique équine de Méheudin in Normandy and an assistantship focused on equine surgery and orthopedics at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Nantes, he started a residency in Equine Dentistry and Maxillo-facial surgery under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lieven Vlaminck at the University of Gent. In 2024, he became a certified diplomate of the EVDC Eq. Currently, he is back to his roots and set to offer the best possible dental and maxillo-facial care to French based horses'
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Rob qualified from the University of Bristol in 1999 and started in mixed practice in North Devon immediately afterwards. During the next two years he became very interested in equine dentistry and moved back to the University of Bristol to join their equine practice to further hone his skills. There he worked with recognised experts in equine dental disease. He also attended courses run by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and has since become a tutor on all the BEVA dentistry courses. Rob has also travelled widely to lecture on equine dentistry, with regular visits to the USA.
In October 2003, he sat the British Equine Veterinary and British Veterinary Dental Associations’ exam in equine dentistry and became only the second veterinary surgeon in the UK to successfully pass and achieve BEVA/BVDA approved status. In 2004, he became an examiner for the BEVA/BVDA equine dentistry exam and was appointed as the chairman of the examination committee from 2005 to 2008. Rob joined Bell Equine Clinic in 2006, bringing both first opinion and referral dentistry services to the practice. He now runs Equine Dentistry Referrals Ltd in the UK.
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Venue
Dierenkliniek Equinox, Vekemans 10, 2460 Kasterlee, Belgium
CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC
Dierenkliniek Equinox
Vekemans 10
2460 Kasterlee
DIRECTIONS
Directions from Eindhoven Airport
Get on N2 from Luchthavenweg, Flight Forum and Anthony Fokkerweg.
Take A21 to Steenweg op Diest/N19 in Turnhout, België. Take exit 24-Turnhout-Centrum from A21
Drive to N19 in Kasterlee. The clinic will be on the left.
Directions from Brussels Airport
Head northeast on Leopoldlaan
Follow E19 to Steenweg op Diest/N19 in Turnhout. Take exit 24-Turnhout-Centrum from A21
Drive to N19 in Kasterlee. The clinic will be on the left.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Distance from Eindhoven Airport: approx. 53.8 km
Distance from Brussels Airport: approx. 89.5 km
NEARBY HOTELS
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Den en Heuvel***
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Distance from the clinic 550m distance | Rooms from €85 |
| Hotel Kempenrust*** Geelsebaan 51, 2460 Kasterlee. Tel: +32 (0) 14 85 23 74. Email: info@kempenrust.be
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Distance from the clinic 850m | Rooms from €45 |
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B&B De Casteleer |
Distance from the clinic 2.0 km
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Rooms from €90
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““Gave me the confidence and skills to take myself forward in my career!””
- Attendee - Beyond Basics: Modern Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Dentistry, Italy, 2024
““A good mix of theory and practical, with the opportunity to get guidance from experienced teachers.””
- Attendee - Beyond Basics: Modern Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Dentistry, Sweden, 2024
Qualified Vet
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1791.25
USD 1627.34
Lectures Only
USD 895.62
USD 813.67
2nd vet, same clinic
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1703.44
USD 1545.39
Lectures Only
USD 848.79
USD 772.70
Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 2950.29
USD 2681.02
Lectures Only
USD 2370.77
USD 2154.18
Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 450.74
USD 450.74
Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 181.47
USD 163.91
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