DT102
Course Description
The Equine Dental Equilibration-Mid Level – DT102 Course uses a more comprehensive approach designed to re-enforce the basic skills and give a more in-depth knowledge with regard to providing proper floating and balancing of the equine mouth. Students completing this program will be able to identify and correct malocclusion and other abnormalities by applying proper technique using both hand and power 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 Mid 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
Successful completion of DT101 or approved transfer credit from another equine dentistry school.
Hours
46 theory, 44 lab
Materials needed for class
Required Textbooks
Grading Procedures
The final exam will constitute 100% of a student's grade.
Grades
The DT102 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, high or protuberant teeth, waves, decay, periodontal problems
· Understand occlusion/excursion dimensions
· Demonstrate ability to create proper bitseats
Cost
$2,000
The Equine Dental Equilibration-Mid Level – DT102 Course uses a more comprehensive approach designed to re-enforce the basic skills and give a more in-depth knowledge with regard to providing proper floating and balancing of the equine mouth. Students completing this program will be able to identify and correct malocclusion and other abnormalities by applying proper technique using both hand and power 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 Mid 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
Successful completion of DT101 or approved transfer credit from another equine dentistry school.
Hours
46 theory, 44 lab
Materials needed for class
- Pens (black/blue ink AND red pens for charts)
- Notebook/folder/binder for note taking
- Colored Pencils/Markers/Highlighters
- Dental Instruments for wetlab portion of class
- LED Flashlight
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 exam will constitute 100% of a student's grade.
Grades
The DT102 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, high or protuberant teeth, waves, decay, periodontal problems
· Understand occlusion/excursion dimensions
· Demonstrate ability to create proper bitseats
Cost
$2,000
