DT101
Course Description
The Equine Dental Equilibration-Entry Level – DT101 Course uses an entry level approach designed to teach students the basic skills and give them the knowledge necessary to provide proper floating and balancing of the equine mouth. Students completing this course will be able to identify and correct malocclusion and other abnormalities by applying proper technique using basic hand instruments. Students will learn the structure, function and various parts of the equine head and neck and will be able to age the equine by dentition. Students completing this course may pursue a proprietary career as an equine Entry Level Dental Equilibrator or seek employment as an assistant to a veterinarian.
Format
This course will include lectures, outside reading, wetlabs, discussions, and guest speakers. Most assignments will be completed individually but there will be opportunities for group work.
Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for DT101.
Materials needed for class
All materials will be provided by TIED including textbooks, notebooks and pens. Students must purchase a LED flashlight for use during wetlab.
Required Textbooks
Grading Procedures
The final written exam will constitute 100% of a student's grade.
Grades
The DT101 course is a pass/fail, with students scoring 70% and better on the written exam passing. Anything lower than a 70% will constitute a failing grade.
Objectives
· Identify and describe the structure and function of the equine mouth
· Age the equine by dentition
· Float buccal and lingual cusps
· Provide practical advice regarding wolf teeth and cap extraction
· Identify incisor problems and requirement for incisor realignment
· Recognize ramps, ETR, anterior/posterior locking problems, hooks, protuberant teeth, waves, decay, periodontal problems
· Understand occlusion/excursion dimensions
Cost
$4,240
The Equine Dental Equilibration-Entry Level – DT101 Course uses an entry level approach designed to teach students the basic skills and give them the knowledge necessary to provide proper floating and balancing of the equine mouth. Students completing this course will be able to identify and correct malocclusion and other abnormalities by applying proper technique using basic hand instruments. Students will learn the structure, function and various parts of the equine head and neck and will be able to age the equine by dentition. Students completing this course may pursue a proprietary career as an equine Entry Level Dental Equilibrator or seek employment as an assistant to a veterinarian.
Format
This course will include lectures, outside reading, wetlabs, discussions, and guest speakers. Most assignments will be completed individually but there will be opportunities for group work.
Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite for DT101.
Materials needed for class
All materials will be provided by TIED including textbooks, notebooks and pens. Students must purchase a LED flashlight for use during wetlab.
Required Textbooks
- Oral Biomechanics and Dental Equilibration in Equidea by Dale Jeffrey (1998)
- Oral Health in Equidea: Fundamentals by Dale Jeffrey (2009)
Grading Procedures
The final written exam will constitute 100% of a student's grade.
Grades
The DT101 course is a pass/fail, with students scoring 70% and better on the written exam passing. Anything lower than a 70% will constitute a failing grade.
Objectives
· Identify and describe the structure and function of the equine mouth
· Age the equine by dentition
· Float buccal and lingual cusps
· Provide practical advice regarding wolf teeth and cap extraction
· Identify incisor problems and requirement for incisor realignment
· Recognize ramps, ETR, anterior/posterior locking problems, hooks, protuberant teeth, waves, decay, periodontal problems
· Understand occlusion/excursion dimensions
Cost
$4,240
