Equine Dental Clinic

We provide a modern competitive equine dentistry service with treatments carried out at our own purpose built clinic in Dorset, or at various other equine practices and facilities throughout the UK. At EDC we offer training and education for vets and EDTs through our own unique set of 'Key Skills CPD Courses', bespoke equine dental CPD in your own practice, and at courses and conferences around the world.

Routine dentistry is of paramount importance to maintain the health of your horse's mouth. Good dental care should be primarily about preventative care, as with human dentistry. Problems should be identified at routine dental appointments ideally well in advance of development of symptoms.

Unfortunately, many developing dental problems, even some quite severe ones appear to be symptomless as the horse 'copes' by adjusting eating patterns and disguising any discomfort.Each dental visit is your horse's one opportunity for 6-12 months to have the mouth and teeth examined really thoroughly for such developing problems - so you need to make sure it is done properly.

Before making the decision to purchase a horse, whether a child's pony, a breeding stallion or a performance horse, we highly recommend a five stage pre-purchase examination. The standard BEVA pre-purchase examination certificate in the UK states 'a detailed examination of the mouth has not been performed'.

EDC Key Skills Courses provide the foundations for everyday routine dentistry to challenging extraction techniques, basic endodontic therapies and standing surgeries. The courses run over 3 days with small group practical tuition and discussion sessions with Diplomate level experienced tutors, the focus being on practical sessions.

The clinic is in a quiet rural location which means we are able to perform intricate dental procedures in peace and quiet. We have parking in the yard with a field opposite for larger lorries, a reception area with seating, offices, pharmacy, lavatory, and spacious clinic area with stocks.

The clinic has 3 large wall-mounted television monitors (one in reception mirroring the clinic) to allow us to visualise oral procedures in high quality enlarged view, which also means clients have an immersive experience helping them to understand the nature of the problem and treatment performed.