September 13 -17, 2010

All Academy Equine Dental Practitioners Welcome, Including newly Enrolled Students!

$600.00 Tuition – Worth 50 Credits!

Organizers: Ben Koertje ACEqDT and Darrin Baker CEqDT

Veterinarian: Dr. Dave Curd

Participants will be responsible for transportation, lodging and food. 

Limited free lodging available!

Very beautiful area of California near Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park

and Bodie Ghost Town, which includes many summer recreation activities.

Bring clothing for both warm and cool weather!

Sponsored by the Academy of Equine Dentistry

Contact (208)366-2315 or academy@equinedentalacademy.com to enroll!

Call Ben (925)250-8272 or Darrin (209)743-6042 for all other detailsMammoth Lakes – Field Trip

Case History:

This 3 year old QH gelding was brought to the wet lab in February 2010 to evaluate a swollen mandible with a large open abscess.  This horse was kicked by another pasture horse and shortly after a swelling in the left mandible was noticed.  This area continued to enlarge over a 2 week period before rupturing and draining purulent material.   The horse was transported to the wet lab for evaluation and treatment, two weeks after the abscess ruptured.  Fig 1 shows the open draining abscess prior to evaluation. 

The area was surgically prepped and probed for any foreign body or bone fragments.  A bone chip can be seen in the radiograph in figure 5, which was removed.  Figure 4 shows the bone chip after removal which was directly under the caudal root of the 406.  The oral cavity did not show any of signs of infection and the horse was eating normally.  The root structure of the 406 in the radiograph (fig. 5) looked normal at this time, so the abscess was flushed and treated locally along with antibiotic therapy which was to be administered orally by the owner.

The horse returned in July 2010 for follow-up evaluation.  At this time the mandible was slightly enlarged distal to the 406 and there was a drain tract presents exuding a small amount of odiferous pustular discharge (fig. 8).  Radiographs taken at this time did show an opening in the mandible distal to the caudal root of the 406 along with radiographic signs of distortion of the apical root.   The oral cavity appeared normal and the horse was eating well.

Evaluation:

Along with case history and clinical exam, radiographs confirm an infectious tract that communicates with the caudal apical root and possibly the anterior root of the 406.  This tract was not visible in radiographs taken in Feb. and there were no abnormal root formation involving the 406.  Thus, contamination and infection of the root structure of the 406 occurred shortly after trauma caused a fracture of the mandible distal to this premolar.  A dorsal ventral radiographic view (fig. 6) shows a radiolucent area on the buccal side of the 406 indicating the drain tract is positioned laterally which can also be seen clinically by the location of the exiting drain tract. The bone fragment removed in Feb. was located on the lateral side in the same location as the drain tract.  Abscesses tend to take the path of least resistance for drainage which would logically be this damaged area of bone. 

Treatment:

This apical root infection due to blunt force trauma and contamination from a wound on the lateral distal area of the mandible did not resolve with conservative medical treatment consisting of debridement and antibiotic therapy.  Even though the clinical and reserve crown of this tooth appear normal, a root canal procedure is not advisable in this 3 year old horse due the large pulp cavities and the lack of dense root structure.  This tooth was infected approximately 6 months after eruption compromising viability and further maturation of this tooth.  Obturation of the pulp cavities and sealing the apical roots would be difficult and structurally questionable for any extended period of time.  The most reasonable option for this case is oral extraction.   However, in this case, the clinical crown was fractured leaving only the distal portion of the reserve crown and root.  A 1 cm section of bone was removed distal to the 406 using a osteotome and mallet allowing access to the apical root.  A  Steinman Pin was used to loosen and repulse the remaining portion of the 406.  The distal alveolus and drain tract were debrided thoroughly with a small spoon curette and the opening was left open for drainage and aftercare flushing.  Packing the alveolus is not necessary and can delay healing.  If packs are left in place to long, complete healing around the pack can occur leaving a cavity in the arcade where food can pack causing periodontal infections.

Aftercare

The horse was sent home with instructions to flush the area daily through the opening on the outside of the mandible and also to flush the inside of the mouth out with a garden hose for 1 minute per day.  A soft feed diet was recommended for 2 weeks and the horse was prescribed oral antibiotics for 10 days. The owner is advised that drainage from the wound should decrease progressively over a 2-4 week period along with foul odor from the draining area and mouth.  Granulation of the open alveolus is fairly quick but complete healing of the skin and gingiva may take several weeks.

B.W Fletcher

              Universal School of Horse Dentistry, Inc.

                   dba Academy of Equine Dentistry

P.O. Box 999, 242 E. 1^st Ave.

Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623

         October 10, 2010

GREETINGS!      

We had a great class in July attended by 16 PG-1, 7 PG-2, three PG-3 and three PG-4 students, and 15 Certified technicians attended advanced class.  Instructor John Fortkamp was assisted by advanced instructor Ben Koertje and two-week instructor Troy Walck and assistant Carter Wilson. 15 were in attendance for Anatomy, instructed by Dr. Bernie Fletcher, Nick Stuckman, and Stephenie Carpenter. We wrapped up the session by celebrating at the Three Island State Park on Friday night.  It was a lovely evening and setting, and most of us were there until after dark, visiting and saying our good-byes.   

Congratulations to our students who certified in July!

John Comerford CEqD –  Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

James Miller CEqD – Sweetwater, Tennessee

Scott Vaughn CEqD – Lodi, California

Remember to visit Facebook and the website link for photos, class dates, updates, cases and more information!

Upcoming Class

We are busy preparing for November class!

 Please consider continuing education!   There’s still time to enroll!

Anatomy                      November 3 – 5, 2010

                                                            Two-Week Dental        November 8-19, 2010

                                                            One-Week Advanced  November 15-19, 2010

Students are now preparing their own power point presentations,

and we are setting up computer stations at the Wet Lab to facilitate this process.

BOARD MEETING

Board members met July 25, 2010, to conduct regular business.

The Advanced program has been upgraded to an Examination Level. 

Please inquire for guidelines regarding certification requirements and testing.

Field Trips

The Memorial Day Weekend field trip was moved from Bishop to Sonora due to flooding.  Three students only were in attendance; one newly enrolled for July, one PG-3 student and one who certified in July; and all benefitted from the one-on-one learning experience, working with Ben Koertje and Darrin Baker.   The September Mammoth Lakes field trip was cancelled due to lack of enrollment.  We have instructors who are eager and willing to provide these trips, and we will continue to sponsor them if there is enough participation.   Let us know if you are interested!

We hope all of you are doing well.  We encourage you to come back any time for continuing education!!!

Sincerely, Academy of Equine Dentistry

Office Staff:  Kathleen Stickney and Elana Gridley 

Phone: 208/366-2315

Fax: 208/366-2340

academy@equinedentalacademy.com

www.equinedentalacademy.com

Newly Certified Articles

JULY 2010

John Comerford CEqD  –   I attended Irish National Stud Farrier School and have spent 25 plus years working as a farrier with showjumpers, racehorses, eventers, polo poines, hunters and driving horses.  I have participated in Showjumping, Hunting, Pony Club, Eventing and Raceriding, and have had experience breaking horses and training racehorses.  I attended my first course at the Academy in May 2006 and certified in July 2010.

                                                                                                                                    -Co. Kilkenny, Ireland           

James Miller CEqD – I grew up in south Florida and currently live in Sweetwater, Tennessee.  I have been in the horse industry most of my life. During high school I rode cutting horses in the southeast including Florida High School Rodeo. I graduated from Texas Christian University and during my summers I worked for world champion cutting horse trainer Greg Welch, son of Buster Welch. During this time I started a lot of colts on cattle. Shortly after college, I began getting into team roping. I travel all over competing in rodeos and USTRC ropings.  I had met some certified equine dentists who attended the Academy and had one of them work on a rope horse of mine. I noticed the difference it made on my horse and was very impressed and wanted to learn more about this field. I have always enjoyed working with horses and horse owners. I now have a great practice that allows me to travel all over and make a difference in horses. I would like to thank John Fortkamp for allowing me to travel with him and giving me pointers. I would also like to thank Carter Wilson and Roger Kelsey.

-Sweetwater, Tennessee                                                   

Scott Vaughn CEqD –  I have been around horses all my life.  Team Roping has always been a passion and training just goes with the roping.  I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with some of the best trainers, vets and farriers in our area.  There is always something new to learn.

I have worked in the automotive industry as a technician, a foreman and in management.  I carry 14 automotive masters and still work as a Technical Operations Supervisor on the West Coast for VW Credit and Audi finance (VWOA).

I became interested in Equine Dentistry when I had to call a friend of mine (who came to this school) to do some dentistry on our own horses.  After watching and listening to him, I thought, “I need to learn this” and I became hooked.  The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn. I have always wanted to do something that included horses besides roping and THIS was IT. The gratification I get from working on horses and helping them out is beyond words.

I had a lot of help from my wife Kathi who supports me greatly and is my biggest fan.  I also would like to thank Ben Koertje and Darrin Baker along with the great people I have met along the way at the Academy. My appreciation goes out to the instructors and staff of the Academy of Equine Dentistry.                                     

-Lodi, California

GREETINGS!

November’s Anatomy class consisted of 16 students at all levels of equine dentistry, instructed by Dr. Bernie Fletcher and Nick Stuckman RVT, CEqD, with assistance from Stephenie Carpenter.  Dental class unofficially began Sunday night with a Welcome Party at the Wet Lab, which was really a great way to get acquainted and reacquainted.  Dental class was attended by 11 PG-1, 13 PG-2, and 13 PG-3 & PG-4 students.  Eight Certified students returned for continuing education.  As usual, they were from all over the United States and the world; Canada, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Iceland, and South Africa. Instructor John Fortkamp ACEqD was assisted by advanced instructor Troy Walck ACEqD and two-week instructor Chad Sandifer CEqD.  Students are now preparing their own power point presentations. A computer station with six computers in the Wet Lab classroom was organized prior to November class to facilitate this process and it worked very well.  Most students brought their own laptops.  We closed session with a get together after class Friday afternoon, which worked out well for those anxious to hit the road!

Congratulations to those newly Certified in Equine Dentistry!!!

* Dr. Gunter Gebbe CEqD- Germany
* Kelvin Willams CEqD – United Kingdom

Remember to visit Facebook for class photos and updated information!

 Anatomy Class

BOARD MEETING

Board members met Sunday night, November 14, 2010, to conduct regular business.

• The Advanced program has been upgraded to an Examination Level.  Please inquire for guidelines regarding certification requirements and testing.
• Proper attire is essential for appearing professional.  Instructors and stall leaders, and students as well, are expected to dress appropriately in the classroom and especially the wet lab.  Scrubs or smocks would be acceptable, and for those giving lectures, we suggest polo shirts or dress shirts, sweaters or blouses.  And, extra long tops are a must if you wear low rise jeans!!!
• Presently, our website states students are required to pass exams at each level prior to advancing to the next.  This is not policy and was not acted upon, but may be considered a requirement in the future.
• Guests are welcome!  Our policy allows for a two-day audit for observation only – no tuition, no credits, no participation!  Application and acceptance are required prior to attending.
• The Introduction to Equine Dentistry CD is no longer available.  It will be replaced by a Horse Owner Educational CD, primarily for students to share with their clients and others.
• We try to keep you updated with these periodic newsletters.  We will be changing our email format, which will allow for including pictures and links to the website and facebook, etc. We prefer to communicate this by email, but for those of you who don’t use email, certainly we will post them to you.

                                                                             Advanced Class

Certified in Equine Dentistry – November 2010

Dr. Gunter Gebbe CEqD  – I was born on September 19, 1965, as the fourth son of a farmer. I have studied Veterinary medicine in Hannover up to 1993.  I started working as a veterinarian in “Landgestüt Celle” and then different Praxis and Clinics.  These were my first contacts with equine dentistry.  Since 1998 I have been a partner in a veterinary praxis, and equine dentistry was my hobby. I had a lot of continuing education in this part of medicine and heard about the school in Glenns Ferry.  In 2008 I started at the Academy of Equine Dentistry and in November 2010 I was Certified.- Germany

Kelvin Williams CEqD – I originally trained as a mechanic, specializing in heavy plant machinery.  The only horse power I was involved with had an engine and wheels; that is until meeting my future wife Sarah in 1995. After meeting Sarah who has been involved with and owned horses all of her life, I purchased Kizzie, a 16.3hh Warmblood mare.  Although she was very big and sometimes very stubborn – Kizzie, not Sarah – we made a great partnership and my love affair with the horse was born. There followed various courses in Natural Horsemanship.  I attained Parelli Level 1 and also various Monty Roberts courses, mainly because of my stubborn mare.   We operate a very successful Miniature Donkey Stud in the UK where we breed and show the finest Miniature donkeys. http://www.miniature-donkey.co.uk It was a problem with one of my horse’s wolf teeth and the complete lack of expert dental technicians in the area that led me to my first thoughts about becoming an EDT. After scouring the internet and researching what the course would entail, I was directed to the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Idaho.  It was here, with the skills and help of the Academy staff and trainers, and in particular just being part of a professional caring team that always puts the horse’s comfort first, that I Certified in Equine Dentistry. – United Kingdom

This 9 year old mare has a fractured 307 with part of the buccal crown missing and displacement of the lingual portion. Feed was packing into the fractured area and deep into the periodontal space. Radiographs revealed a distorted, blunted root with small root-like projections on the distal caudal portion of the fractured 307.

Oral extraction is the treatment of choice, which was attempted but was not successful.Several tooth fragments were removed but the distorted root could not be extracted. The horse was prepped for surgical repulsion.

A 16 gauge needle was inserted in the proposed surgical site under the 307 and then radiographed to determine the exact location of entry for repulsion. It is necessary for the placement of the stieman to be directly in the middle of the root fragment for successful repulsion. The horse was sedated and the inferior alveolar nerve was blocked. This nerve block desensitizes all of the teeth and immediate surrounding structures only. Lidocaine was infused into the cheek and distal mandible in the area of the 307 to complete the nerve block for this standing procedure. A small biopsy punch was used to remove the skin and under lying tissue, including the periosteum. An 1/8th inch stieman pin with a trocar point was tapped through the distal mandible at the exact location under the 307 with a surgical mallet. A full mouth speculum is used to open the mouth to allow an assistant to place a finger on the root fragment while the stieman pin is advance to confirm proper positioning of the pin and to communicate with the surgeon concerning movement of the fragment during the procedure. Once the pin contacts the center of the fragment, a vibration will be noted by the assistant as the pin is tapped. In this case, the tooth root was repulsed intact without any portion of the root being fractured during the procedure. Post radiographs were taken to confirm complete extraction of the tooth.

The alveolus was flushed with diluted chlorhexidine solution after repulsion. Furacin powder was packed in alveolus and left to dissolve. The owner was instructed to feed only soft feeds for two weeks and flush the mouth out daily with large quantities of water using a garden hose placed in the interdental space. The horse was given tetanus toxoid, 500mg of Flunixin Meglumne, and dispensed Trimethroprim and Sulfadazine B.I.D. for 10 days.

Discussion:

Extractions of equine cheek teeth can be difficult and every case is unique. There are several different extraction techniques that may be employed and choosing the correct technique will depend on the clinical exam, radiographic findings, age of horse, anatomical location of tooth, and economics. Oral extraction is economical and the least traumatic procedure which can be accomplished in the standing horse with sedation and local anesthesia. However, this technique is not always successful and surgical methods may be required to complete the extraction. In this case, a small Steinmann Pin was used which has several advantages. The pin is small and strong enough to penetrate the mandible with out disruption of the vessels in the mandibular canal distal to the root. Careful advancement of the trocar point at the level of the canal usually slides past the major vessel thus reducing trauma and hemorrhage. The resulting hole in the mandible is very small, heals quickly, and is cosmetically acceptable. Instrumentation for this procedure is simple, available , and economical. This method of extraction can be accomplished on a standing horse with sedation and effective nerve blocks.
B.W. Fletcher, DVM

Students for the February 2011 class were welcomed with an informal gathering at the wet lab on Sunday evening, February 6^th, which happened to be Superbowl Sunday.  The game was available for those interested, and those who weren’t visited and got acquainted and reacquainted.  As usual, students came from all over the world.  One owner brought her horse from Arizona.  About 30 students from the Equine Science class from College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, visited one afternoon.  They were welcomed with a short introduction upstairs – thanks, Chad – and then spent about an hour observing in the wet lab.  This is an annual field trip for them and we always look forward to their visits.

Bernie Fletcher instructed Anatomy class with Nick Stuckman and Stephenie Carpenter assisting.  In attendance were 12 students, of which six were repeating the class.   Equine dental instructors were John Fortkamp, Troy Walck and Chad Sandifer.

There were six new students, nine second level, and 17 third and fourth level students.  Six students certified including one who reinstated certification.  Congratulations!  See biographies at the end of this post.

• Megan Knight, Lexington, KY
• Andrew Portch, South Africa
• Jeremy Spivey DVM, Platteville, CO
• T. J. Steele, Zolfo Springs, FL
• Romeo Vangoethemd, Belgium

In attendance for advanced class were 12 technicians; and three certified students completed the initial process of the examination level.  They passed the written exam and will attend two more sessions for the practical portion.  From now on, the maximum is two students at this level at any given class. If anyone is interested, please contact us for guidelines.

As well, if you have let your certification lapse and want to reinstate, let us know so we can help you with that process.  Attendance of both weeks is required at the fourth level tuition, presently $1,650, and attendance alone does not guarantee reinstatement.  Student must pass both written and practical exams.  We encourage attending Anatomy class; tuition for repeat students is $225.

Next class is scheduled for July 2011.  Contact the office to enroll.

• Anatomy: July 13 – 15, 2011
• Two-Week Dental: July 18 – 29, 2011
• One-Week Advanced: July 25 – 29, 2011

ATTENTION:  Certified Students

When you enroll for advanced class, consider attending the first week as well for updated lectures.  Tuition for first week is only $200; second week is $500. The website states that students are required to pass exams at each level prior to advancing to the next.  The Board voted at the February meeting to make this policy.  Written exams will be taken at the end of each session.  All first time students will advance to second level regardless of test results, but beginning with the second level, students must pass in order to advance to the third, and so on.

Pulp Capping Kits – Two left @ $150 each-Contact office to order!

After February class and the annual ski trip, Nick Stuckman and Stephenie spent time helping with projects at the office, including setting up new computers for Kathy and Elana, moving the old ones to the wet lab, moving the copy machine to another room and connecting it to the computers, and so on.  Thanks to both of you.  It’s like a new lease on life in the office.

Hope you liked the new format for our newsletter!  We are still post mailing about 100 letters, so if you have email and we don’t have your address, please let us know.

We ended our session with a party back at the Wet Lab immediately following class on Friday with tacos and beverages.  After a bite to eat or with a plate to go, several folks took off, anxious to get on the road, while others stayed for the evening, and still others wrapped it up downtown.

Sincerely,

Elana Gridley and Kathleen Stickney
Academy of Equine Dentistry Staff
Phone: 208/366-2315
Fax: 208/366-2340
academy@equinedentalacademy.com
www.equinedentalacademy.com

Newly Certified in Equine Dentistry

Megan Knight – I was born and raised in Washington state. I was in love with horses from a very young age, and I rode and showed in jumpers and pleasure horses as a kid. At 12 years old, my family and I moved to Alaska. We bought several horses up there and embarked on the exciting journey of owning horses in Alaska. I first became interested in dentistry when I watched a vet work on a mare of mine. Later in life, I moved to Oregon, and while I was working on a ranch there, I heard about the Academy.  I did some research and decided that I needed to check it out. I attended my first class in August of 2008, and achieved my certification in February 2011. I’d like to thank everyone at the Academy for all of their knowledge and support, my father for always believing in me, and Carter Wilson for his mentorship and patience over the last couple of years! – Lexington, Kentucky

Andrew Portch –  Andrew has been involved with horses most of his life, mainly for sports and show jumping, and has gentled and backed many young horses and re-schooled problem horses and ex-race horses.  He lives on a small stud farm in Pretoria, South Africa.    Before beginning his instruction at the Academy, he attended Ashton International College RSA and obtained IGCSE’s in 2006, AS levels in 2007 and A level geography in 2008.   He then attended an Equine Owners course at Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic hospital Pretoria and Bayer course on parasites and colic in horses and received an AEDP Certificate of Equine Dentistry in 2009.  Andrew was only 19 when he first attended the Academy in July 2010. – South Africa

Jeremy Spivey DVM – My interest in horses began at an early age, and like the rest of you, I am eternally interested in learning more about the horse.   I have shod horses professionally for the last 21 years and obtained my Certified Farriers designation from the American Farriers Association in 2003.  This led me to wanting to learn more about lameness and pathologies of the hoof, so I decided to attend veterinary school.  It was there in August of 2006 that I met Dr. Nick Moore.  I owe my involvement, interest, and certification in dentistry to him.  My deepest gratitude to you Nick for all you do.  Additionally, thanks to Dale Jeffrey, Dr. Fletcher, Troy Walck, John Fortkamp, Wil Croncich, Doug Jergens, and the rest of the staff at the Academy.  I owe you all a great debt.
Along the way I’d like to express my deepest thanks to those horsemen who have helped me.  Burney Chapman, CJF, is eternally missed by myself, farriers, and horses around the world.  Jim Quick, CJF, has taught me more about a horse’s foot than anyone else alive today.  Thank you for your patience as I learn.  Rod Taylor and Ben Vargas of Cimarron, NM, are two of the greatest cowboys and horsemen that I have ever had the chance to meet.  I owe my horsemanship to you both.  To Bob Marshall of Boulder, CO, thank you for your friendship over the years and for taking the time with me when a young roper wanted to learn more.
What we learn at the Academy is found nowhere else on earth.  It is truly a special place.  I have spent most of my life wanting to learn more about horses and am continually blown away by the uniqueness of what the Academy offers.  I hope to continue to help dental technicians, veterinarians, farriers, and ultimately the horse learn more about each other. – Platteville, Colorado

T. J. Steele – Before beginning my equine dental education at the Academy in November 2009, I had attended Farrier school and Edison Community College and been in the Marine Corp.  I took numerous classes while in the military and was a sergeant when I got out.   I have worked full-time as a farrier for five years now as Lucky S Farrier Services and have rodeoed just about my whole life.  My work experience includes assisting my wonderful wife Liz and my father in law, large animal veterinarians, in their practices Three Oaks Equine Reproduction Center and Ridge Large Animal Veterinarian Service.  I thank both of them for all the help and support with pursuing equine dentistry.  I also thank my mentor Wil Croncich for his kindness in passing on his wealth of equine dentistry knowledge, and all the instructors, stall leaders, and faculty at the Academy of Equine Dentistry for this amazing learning opportunity.  God Bless!- Zolfo Springs, Florida

Case Report:

A 2 year old gelding with a swelling on the right side of the maxilla was brought to the clinic for dental evaluation.  The swelling was firm with no signs of a drain tract.  The owner said he noticed the bump two months ago and that it had been getting bigger slowly.  There are some scraps on his head which happened during a recent trailer ride.

Oral examination revealed a missing 507 and the 107 was beginning to erupt. There was some odor coming from this area and feed was packing on the buccal side of the 107.

Two radiographs were taken, a lateral oblique and a dorsal ventral with the mandible offset.

Evaluation:  The enlargement on the right maxilla is due to an abscessed 107.  The lateral oblique radiograph shows a blunted root with some deformity.  The 507 is missing but the remaining deciduous teeth look normal.  The dorsal ventral radiograph shows a increased radiolucent area around the 107 which indicates a increased periodontal space due to bone loss.  The radiolucent areas within the tooth are indication of lack of development of the tooth which expected in a 2 year old horse.

Treatment options:  The only reasonable option in this case is extraction.  The root area is abscessed and is causing the maxilla enlargement.  The periodontal area is packing feed and is infected.  The tooth is dead and will not develop any further in this young horse.  The pain caused from these types of infection is substantial and will interfere with mastication and performance.

Oral extraction is preferred but the lack of a clinical crown makes this a difficult extraction.  However, this tooth was extracted using elevation with dental picks.  Surgical extraction is a reasonable option but requires surgical technique and instrumentation.  This type of surgical extraction can also be accomplished in a standing horse with sedation and local anesthesia.

Prognosis:  Removing a tooth from the arcade causes lack of integrity and drifting of teeth in the arcade.  The dental maintenance is always higher after an extraction because of lack of opposition which allows protuberances to develop.  The prognosis is good for resolving the infection and the maxilla enlargement. After care for this case should include a soft food diet for 4 weeks, twice daily flushes with large amounts of water, and antibiotics.

Discussion:  If a deciduous tooth is removed prematurely, the undeveloped permanent tooth is exposed and can become infected as in this case.  We do not know exactly what happened to the 507 but it was probably fractured or damaged, which caused premature shedding.

As our experience and techniques for oral extraction increases, we tend to prefer this method if applicable.  Surgical extraction of a 107 is not difficult and can be considered depending on the experience and ability of the practitioner.  The 107 does not communicate with Maxillary sinus which decreases the complications of this procedure.  Either approach should have a good outcome in this case.B.W Fletcher

·        Bone   

1.  Composition

2.  Function

3.  Deposition and absorption

4.  Environmental adaption

5.  Fracture repair

6.  Endocrine regulation

7.  Periosteum

8. Types of Joints

9.  Temporomandibular Joint (anatomy and function)

10.  Hyoid apparatus  (anatomy and function)

11.  Skull wet lab (identification of the different bones of the head, location

of articulations, comparison of different aged skulls, and

biomechanics of the mandible.

• Tooth Structure

1.  Classification of teeth

2.  Types of tooth development

3.  Categories of tooth types or shapes

4.  Types of tooth anchorage

5.  Jaw occlusal overlay

6.  Animals classified by teeth

7.  Types of teeth

8.  Equine tooth identification

9.  Numbering systems

10.  Tooth roots and crown heights

11.  Tooth development

12.  Types of dentin, function, and dentinal tubule arrangements

13.  Enamel (types, function, composition, location, and development)

14.  Cementum (function, composition, location, development, and

adaptability)

15.  Pulp (composition, function, pulp cavity and chambers,  development,

and changes with age)

16.  Tooth structure differences

17.  Infundibula and enamel folds

18.  Periodontal ligaments (types and arrangements)

• Terminology
• Muscle

1. Types  of muscle tissue

2.  Tendons and Ligaments

3.  Muscle anatomy and histology (Micro anatomy)

4.  Neuromuscular junction

5.  Muscle contraction

6.  Muscles of mastication

• Nervous system

1.  Functions of the nervous system

2.  Components:

a.  Neurons

b.  Neuroglia

c.  Myelination

d.  Action potential

e.  Neurotransmitters

3.  Systems

a.   Central vs Peripheral

b.   Sensory vs Motor

c.   Somatic vs autonomic

d.  Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic

4.  Cranial nerves

• Fluids

1.  Composition and percentages of cardio vascular fluids

2.  Extra cellular fluids

3.  Lymph fluids

• Cardiovascular system

1.  Blood, plasma, red blood cells, proteins, white blood cells

2.  Anemia

3.  Homeostasis

4.  Capillaries

5.  Arteries, Arterioles

6.  Veins, Venules

7.  Systemic and pulmonary circulation

8.  Edema

9.  Shock and dehydration

10.  Lymphatic system

• Vessels and circulation

1.  Pulmonary vs systemic circulation

2.  Endothelium

3.  Arteries

4.  Arterioles

5. Capillaries

6.  Veins

7.  Venules

• Eye anatomy

1.  Eye lids (Palpebra)

2. Globe anatomy

3.  Focus

4.  Muscles of the eye

5.  Lacrimal glands

6.  Facial nerve innervations

7.  Conjunctiva

• Hearing and balance

1.  Parts of the ear

2.  Air pressure

3.  Hearing physiology

• Wet lab (cadaver dissection)

1.  Identification of gross structures

2.  Integument (skin)

3. Sub Q and fascia

4.  Insertion and origin of muscles

5.  Nerves and vessels

6.  Bone identification

7.  Salivary glands

8.  Lymph glands

9.  TMJ

10.  Hyoid apparatus

11.  Arcades and tooth sectioning

12.  Nerve blocks

13.  Sinuses and dental communication

April 11, 2013

Greetings!     Since you last heard from us, we have held three equine dental sessions – in July and November 2012 and February 2013.  Again, students in attendance were from all over the world, coming together with the common goal of obtaining an education in equine dentistry.  Last fall, the IAED held its certification at our facilities immediately following November session.  The Equine Science class from College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls visited both November and February sessions.

 Congratulations to our newly Certified technicians!   

July 2012:    Andrea Shepley CEqD and Ines Smole DVM, CEqD

November 2012:   Allan Barbosa DVM, CEqD  and  Briana Burge CEqD

February 2013:  Melanie Hoeck CEqD and Theo van Delft DVM, CEqD

We are busy now with enrollment for next session: Anatomy July 10-12 and Dental July 15-26, 2013.  Dates for our local Elmore County Fair coincide with the first week of dental class 17^th – 20^th,  and while that’s good in that there’s some extra action around here, housing options become limited, so students planning on attending should make lodging arrangements as soon as possible.

Attention

For those of you working in Texas, who have not already obtained a license,  our understanding is that from now on, to be licensed there, you are required to certify with the International Association of Equine Dentistry.  Attending the Academy of Equine Dentistry will prepare you for that.  Please call the office with any questions.

FFA Convention held in Indianapolis

Certified dental technicians Nick Stuckman RVT, CEqD, Kristy Chronister Workman RVT, CEqD and Jodi Miller CEqD represented the Academy at the annual National FFA convention in Indianapolis last fall.  Close to 100 attendees requested information and those contacts have been made.   Many are yet in high school, but several age groups were represented.     A tri-fold brochure with general information was prepared especially for this event for distribution, as well as pens.

Class Dates have been established for 2014.  Note Anatomy date changes for July and November 2013.  We will revert to Wednesday through Fridays.

A-100                Three-Day Anatomy                                        February 7-9, 2013

D-100 – 400     Two-Week Dental                                              February 11-22, 2013

D-500               One-Week Advanced Dental                             February 18-22, 2013

A-100               Three-Day Anatomy                                         July 10-12, 2013

D-100 – 400     Two-Week Dental                                              July 15-26, 2013

D-500               One-Week Advanced Dental                             July 22-26, 2013

A-100               Three-Day Anatomy                                         November 6-8, 2013

D-100 – 400      Two-Week Dental                                             November 11-22, 2013

D-500                One-Week Advanced Dental                            November 18-22, 2013

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      February 12-14, 2014

D-100 -400      Two-Week Dental                                                       February 17-28, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          February 24-28, 2014

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      July 9-11, 2014

D-100-400       Two-Week Dental                                           July 14-25, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          July 21-25, 2014

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      November 5-7, 2014

D-100-400       Two-Week Dental                                                       November 10-21, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          November 17-21, 2014

Please consider continuing your education at any of these upcoming sessions.  Looks like we’ll have a good size class in July, but there’s still room for you!!!  We try to plan some special activities over the weekend between the two-week class.  In February you can pretty much count on snow skiing with at least four ski resorts in the area, and in July a slow float down the Snake River to beat the heat.  Fishing and golfing are also options, as well as sight-seeing or just relaxing.   See attached articles from certified students or visit the website, and call the office if you have any concerns or questions.  Hope all is well with each and every one of you.   Sincerely,

Elana Gridley, Office Manager and John D. Fortkamp CEqD

                                                         Phone: 208/366-2315 or 2318

Fax: 208/366-2315 Call First!

academy@equinedentalacademy.com

www.equinedentalacademy.com

February 2012

Niek Jansen CEqD has worked with Royal Dutch Sport horses and Friesian horses since he was eight years old.  He has had  experience working on a stud farm breeding horses and attended and passed a course dealing with insemination of horses.  His goal was to make a career in the health care of horses.  He first attended the Academy in November 2010.                                                                         – The Netherlands

Ruth Kosanetzky DVM, CEqD has owned a horse since she was 10 years of age and has had several years of experience in dressage tournaments.  After having obtained a veterinary degree and worked as a veterinarian, mainly with sport horses, she first attended the Academy in November 2010.                                                            – Germany

Jan Kroes DVM, CEqD – In 2002 I finished my veterinary education and started working as a veterinarian. In 2004 I became co-owner of a veterinary clinic in Schalkwijk (Utrecht). During my veterinary education my interest in dentistry had already started. A fellow student asked me to come and do some horse dentistry. In the first years I treated a lot of horses, mostly without sedation and by manual hand floating. That took a lot of horsemanship. The basics of balancing the mouth I learned from Jan and Gabrielle Broeze.  Both are veterinarians and studied at the Academy of Equine Dentistry. They advised me to attend the Academy because there is where I would learn specialized dentistry for horses.

Now, after some years of postgraduate studies, I am a veterinarian specialized in medical horse care and specialized dentistry. Dentistry now covers a big part of my work at the clinic.

Because of referrals from all over the Netherlands I get a lot of experience with extractions. I use different techniques like oral extraction, minimal invasive buccotomie, trephination and repulsion, etc. Mostly these extractions are done on the standing horse under an anesthesia of a cranial nerve.

My goal in the future is to focus some more on sinus scope, to be able to make better diagnoses in horses with one sided nasal discharge and to treat more specifically and accurately.

And of course I will go back to Idaho regularly to ensure that my knowledge  and practicing will be up to date.

Outside my work at the clinic I spend time with my wife and children and our animals. We have horses, sheep, chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats, so it is a busy household. Together, my wife and I break in young horses to learn to ride under the saddle and in front of a carriage. Apart from that, the sheep keep me busy especially in the lambing period of course. In my free time I like to ride and I enjoy doing work around the house. -The Netherlands

Erick Strick CEqD has had 30 plus years of experience with Quarterhorses, Thoroughbreds and  Draft horses; breaking, training, roping and riding bareback. He has a bachelor’s degree in science and attended horse shoeing school in 1994.   He desired to expand his knowledge in the field of equine healthcare and first attended the Academy in November 2010.                                                                            – Shattuck, Oklahoma

July 2012

Andrea Shepley RVT, CEqD – For the past ten years, most of my career as an RVT has centered around equine ambulatory service, orthopedics and medical imaging.  My experience and studies in dentistry began three years ago when I started assisting with dentistry at the veterinary practice where I’ve worked since 2006.  I realized that I had an interest in the field and my goal became to acquire as much knowledge pertaining to equine dentistry as possible.   After attending the Academy of Equine Dentistry for the first time, that interest developed into a passion, and the rest is history.  There is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the knowledge I have gained to educate others and utilizing it to help the horse.  Thank you to the following for all of their support in helping me attain this goal:  everyone at San Dieguito Equine Group, in particular Drs. Paul McClellan and Mike Manno; everyone at the Academy, including all of the stall leaders who put in their time to teach and share their experiences; and Mike Grigsby for sharing his wealth of knowledge and displaying the level of professionalism the field of equine dentistry needs.  See you all in 18 months!                                                                             – San Diego, California

Over the years Ines Smole DVM, CEqD has worked with many breeds of horses, Thoroughbreds, Franche-Mountain horses, and Quarterhorses, riding, driving and groundwork.  She studied at the University of Berne, Switzerland and has a medical veterinary degree.  Ines had an interest in equine dentistry and wanted to be self-employed.  She first attended the Academy  in May 2009 and now has her own dental business, and it is off to a great start.                                                                                        – Switzerland

November 2012

Allan Barbosa DVM, CEqD attended University Pinhalense in Brazil, where he studied veterinary medicine and received some equine dental training.  He was specifically interested  in equine dentistry and felt it was an important part of healthcare for the horse.  He first attended the Academy in November 2011.                                          – Brazil

Briana Burge CEqD was fortunate to surround herself with horses since the tender age of three.  At age six, she began to ride English and participated in the Hunter/Jumper show circuit in California.  By age 12 she had her own horse, an Arabian gelding named Trapper.  From there she enjoyed both Hunter/Jumpers and riding Western for pleasure.  After high school, she and Trapper left for college and worked for five summers on a guest ranch in northwestern Montana.  The job included herd health and maintenance of over 100 head of ranch horses.  In December 2010 after 19 years together, Trapper and Bri said goodbye to each other.  Her goal to continue working with horses, both privately and professionally, and to  improve the lives of as many as possible she owes to Trapper.  Bri earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Montana at Missoula, and first attended the Academy in February 2011.  She thanks Jim Ford CEqD for working with her and helping her to certification.                            – Missoula, Montana

February 2013

Melanie Hoeck CEqD first certified with the Academy in November 2000 and now returned in February to reinstate her Academy certification.  She has been working throughout the years with her husband John Hoeck DVM who certified in February 2000 and has maintained that status through regular continuing education.   – Wendell, Idaho

Theo Van Delft DVM, CEqD first attended the Academy back in 2001 and 2002 and returned in 2010 to pursue certification.  He is a veterinarian and has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years, working in Germany as head of the dentistry department at a large equine hospital.

October 1, 2013

Greetings! Hope you are all enjoying some great fall weather as we are, after a long, hot summer.  We had a great July class: 18 Anatomy students; 10 D-100; 6 D-200, 9 D-300 and D-400 students, and 22 Certified students attended D-500 advanced class.  Everyone worked hard in the classroom, listening to lectures, taking notes and tests, and working on horses.  Many students participated in a float trip down the Snake River on Saturday between classes, in canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes – a good way to beat the heat.  Temperature averaged 100 degrees F during the entire session.

                                                                       Anatomy Class July 2013

                                               Advance Class July 2013

Congratulations to our July Certified technicians!   

Jon Denning CEqD – Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA

Viviane Kleine CEqD – Meppel, Drenthe, The Netherlands

Jared Sansom CEqD – Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Doris Vonder Aue - Loon Op Zand, The Netherlands

See certified articles at the end of this letter and visit the blog for photos.

Board of Directors

The directors met during July session to conduct regular business.

Continuing Education

Continuing education is central to our program.  All students are encouraged to return for continuing education and work toward Academy certification.

ATTENTION: Certified Equine Dental Technicians

Certified students need 50 hours of continuing education every 18 months to maintain Academy Certification. Certified technicians are expected to attend the Academy’s advanced program to stay up to date on the latest lectures and techniques; to remain the best technicians in the industry, to protect their reputations and integrity of the school, and it is in the best interest of the horse.  Our policy allows for a six-month grace period and also recognizes credits from elsewhere each alternate period, so let us know here in the office of any continuing education you may have acquired so we can update your file.  We have allowed several exceptions to this rule, especially since going from four to three sessions per year beginning in 2010, to work with those who recognize the importance of continuing education and whose intentions are to return at the soonest possible time.  From now on though, this requirement will be enforced, so please make every effort to avoid your certification lapsing.   Reinstatement requires attendance of both weeks at the D-400 tuition level and recertification is not guaranteed.  Student must pass both written and practical exams. A couple of options are suggested in lieu of attending Advanced week, especially if you haven’t taken Anatomy or been in attendance for first week for some time:  Attend first week for the latest lectures and work on horses Thursday and Friday or repeat Anatomy and attend first two days of first week lectures.  We are really encouraging this.  Please call the office with any questions, so we can guide you.  

FFA Convention

We will participate again this year at the National FFA Convention to be held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 30^th to November 2^nd, 2013.  Certified dental technicians Nick Stuckman RVT, Kristy Chronister RVT, and Jodi Miller will again represent the Academy as they did at last year’s convention in Indianapolis in October.

                        European Field Trip

Dr. Daan Staller CEqD and Martijn Goumans CEqD, Academy Examiners,  from The Netherlands are planning a field trip in May 2014.  The purpose will be to provide  pre-certification Academy students, primarily Europeans, an opportunity to obtain field credits to help meet the requirement of traveling and working with Certified technicians.  It would count for five of the 10 days required.  Look for more information in our next newsletter scheduled for the end of the year, after November session.

We are looking at a good size class for November and have already begun enrollment for February 2014.  Please consider attending any of our upcoming sessions.

A-100               Three-Day Anatomy                                      November 6-8, 2013

D-100 – 400      Two-Week Dental                                          November 11-22, 2013

D-500                One-Week Advanced Dental                         November 18-22, 2013

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      February 12-14, 2014

D-100 -400      Two-Week Dental                                                       February 17-28, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          February 24-28, 2014

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      July 9-11, 2014

D-100-400       Two-Week Dental                                           July 14-25, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          July 21-25, 2014

A-100              Three-Day Anatomy                                      November 5-7, 2014

D-100-400       Two-Week Dental                                                       November 10-21, 2014

D-500              One-Week Advanced Dental                          November 17-21, 2014

Fun In July class floating down the Snake River

Elana Gridley, Office Manager

                                                         Phone: 208/366-2315 or 2318

Fax: 208/366-2315 Call First!

academy@equinedentalacademy.com

Universal School of Horse Dentistry, Inc. dba
Academy of Equine Dentistry
P.O. Box 999
242 E. 1st Ave.
Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623

March 17, 2014

Hello from Glenns Ferry, Idaho and Happy St. Patrick’s Day: We’ve had a mild winter, good for horse owners traveling with horses to class and great golfing weather. Just in time for February class, we got snow in the mountains, so that was perfect for a couple of day ski trips. Now spring is springing and we’ve had some much needed precipitation in the form of rain.

November 2013 and February 2014 classes combined consisted of 18 D-100, 14 D-200, 29 D-300/400, and 28 D-500 students. Instructors and assistants were John Fortkamp, Bernie Fletcher DVM, Nick Stuckman RVT, Troy Walck, Stephenie Carpenter, Daan Staller DVM, Martijn Goumans and Chad Sandifer. Visitors were Boise State University pre-veterinary club in November and College of Southern Idaho Equine Science class both November and February.

Congratulations to our Certified Technicians!!!
November 2013
Janine Beck DVM, CEqD, Michelbach, Germany
Allen Etheridge DVM, CEqD, Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Jorge Ferreira CEqD, Brewster, New York, USA
February 2014
Lisa Holmgren CEqD, Sweden and Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma USA
Ambros Jungwirth DVM, CEqD, Sarleinsbach, Austria
Sean Strain DVM, CEqD, Bonner Springs, Kansas, USA

Advanced instructor Ben Koertje will be on board for upcoming session, July 14-25; Anatomy is scheduled for July 9-11, 2014. So far, it’s looking like a good size class, but there’s still room for you. Please call at your earliest convenience to enroll for continuing education.

FFA Convention
For the second time we participated in the National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 30th to November 2nd, 2013. Certified dental technicians Nick Stuckman RVT, Kristy Chronister RVT, and Jodi Miller again represented the Academy as they did at the 2012 convention in Indianapolis.
Board of Directors
The directors met during February session to conduct regular business.
Class dates for 2015 established
Tuition Changes
Policy Revisions: Certification – Endorsement Program
IAED Certification

Upcoming Dental Class Dates for 2014 and 2015
A-100 Three-Day Anatomy July 9-11, 2014
D-100-400 Two-Week Dental July 14-25, 2014
D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental July 21-25, 2014

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy November 5-7, 2014
D-100-400 Two-Week Dental November 10-21, 2014
D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental November 17-21, 2014

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy February 18-20, 2015
D-100-400 Two-Week Dental February 23-March 6, 2015
D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental March 2-6, 2015

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy July 8-10, 2015
D-100-400 Two-Week Dental July 13-24, 2015
D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental July 20-24, 2015

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy November 4-6, 2015
D-100-400 Two-Week Dental November 9-20, 2015
D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental November 16-20, 2015

Tuition
A-100 3-day Anatomy $ 970.00
A-100 Repeat Optional 240.00
D-100 2-week Dental 4,600.00
D-200 2-week Dental 3,200.00
D-300 2-week Dental 1,800.00
D-400 1 or 2-week Dental 1,100.00*
D-500 1-week Advanced Dental 600.00
D-500 1-week Outside Academy 1,500.00

*Note: Tuition is adjusted to help offset $750 IAED Certification fee.

Academy Policy Revisions

Certification Discontinued
Effective immediately, beginning with July 2014 session, the Academy will no longer “certify” students, but rather will “endorse” successful D-400 students.
All requirements remain for D-400 fourth level.

Academy D-400 Endorsement Program
This two-week course is for students who are ready for practical examination.
Those who have acquired 330 credit hours and passed the written test at D-300 level and met all other requirements are eligible and required to attend second week only for 50 credits for a total of 380.
Most students come for both weeks or Thursday and Friday of the first week as well.
Students must pass written and practical examinations.
Tuition is $1,100 regardless of days attending.

IAED Certification for future Academy Endorsed Technicians
Upon successful completion of D-400 students have the option of attempting certification with the IAED.
A Letter of Recommendation from the school will be provided on behalf of the student and
IAED will hold its certification here at our facility. Certification fee is $750.00.

IAED Certification for Academy Certified Technicians
Academy certified technicians and others have an opportunity to be recognized as certified by the
International Association of Equine Dentistry.
We believe it is in the best of interest of all involved in the industry – associations, schools and individuals – to unite as a strong presence to set a standard in equine dentistry.
All students certified through the Academy should have received a notice from us in January.
We have been in touch with many of you, but not all, so please contact us right away for any assistance.
We will be glad to provide records and guide you with the application.
Please give this your immediate attention and avoid a certification process at some later date.
The deadline is April 15, 2014.
Academy D-500 Continuing Education
This five-day class is worth 50 credit/hours of continuing education for our advanced students.
As we will no longer be certifying, it is imperative Academy certified students continue to meet the requirement of 50 credit hours every two years to maintain Academy certification.
All future students certifying with IAED are encouraged to maintain a high standard by attending the D-500 advanced class every two years, which fulfills the requirement to maintain Academy Endorsement as well as the IAED continuing education requirement.

This class is open to individuals who have not studied at the Academy – for continuing educational purposes only.
Those qualified are certified equine dental technicians or veterinarians or others who are
advanced in equine dentistry.
Attendance records are provided but credits do not count toward advancement within the Academy program.
Applications are considered on an individual basis to insure eligibility.

Please call the office for any clarification you may need regarding the contents of this letter. If I have not covered something, let me know. We hope you are all doing well and always look forward to seeing you again.

Elana Gridley, Office Manager and John Fortkamp CEqD

Phone: 208-366-2315 or 2318
Fax: 208-366-2315 Call First!
academy@equinedentalacademy.com
http://www.equinedentalacademy.com

Universal School of Horse Dentistry, Inc. dba

Academy of Equine Dentistry

P.O. Box 999

242 E. 1st Ave.

Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623

October 15, 2014

We are having a lovely fall here in southern Idaho. Temperatures were near 100 F during July class, and then to our relief, August was a bit cooler with some rains.

We had a great class, consisting of six Anatomy students, and nine D-100, four D-200, 12 D-300/400, and 19 D-500 students. Instructors and assistants were John Fortkamp, Bernie Fletcher DVM, Nick Stuckman RVT, Troy Walck, Stephenie Carpenter and Ben Koertje.

Congratulations to our July 2014 Certified Technicians!!!

Jana Arnhold-Zedelius DVM – GERMANY

Aidan Cotter CEqD – IRELAND

Lars Schulte DVM, CEqD – GERMANY

Lee Ann Thomas CEqD – TEXAS

Maaike van Ree DVM – THE NETHERLANDS

See Certified Articles.

Visit Facebook or the Website for pictures and other updates.

We are busy preparing for November session, which is promising to be a good size class.

Please call the office to enroll in an upcoming session.

Dental Class Dates for 2014 and 2015

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy November 5-7, 2014

D-100-400 Two-Week Dental November 10-21, 2014

D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental November 17-21, 2014

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy February 18-20, 2015

D-100-400 Two-Week Dental February 23-March 6, 2015

D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental March 2-6, 2015

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy July 8-10, 2015

D-100-400 Two-Week Dental July 13-24, 2015

D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental July 20-24, 2015

A-100 Three-Day Anatomy November 4-6, 2015

D-100-400 Two-Week Dental November 9-20, 2015

D-500 One-Week Advanced Dental November 16-20, 2015

Tuition

A-100 3-day Anatomy $ 970.00*

D-100 2-week Dental 4,600.00

D-200 2-week Dental 3,200.00

D-300 2-week Dental 1,800.00

D-400 1 or 2-week Dental 1,100.00

D-500 1-week Advanced Dental 600.00

* Anatomy is to be taken prior to or in conjunction with D-100.

Transition from Certification to Endorsement

Academy Certification Discontinued

Effective with the July 2014 session, the Academy will no longer “certify” students, but rather “endorse” successful D-400 students. All requirements remain for D-400 fourth level.

Academy D-400 Endorsement Program

This course is for students who are ready for practical examination,

having met all requirements to be eligible for this level.

Students must pass written and practical examinations.

Tuition is $1,100 regardless of days attending.

Most students attend both weeks.

IAED Certification

Upon successful completion of D-400 students have the option of attempting certification with the IAED.

A Letter of Recommendation from the school will be provided on behalf of the student and

IAED will hold its certification here at our facility. Certification fee is $750.00.

Attention: Continuing Education for Texas Vet Board Licensing

The Academy’s Anatomy class, sponsored by IAED, has recently been approved by the Texas Vet Board to fulfill its continuing education requirement for licensing; also Arizona’s and Virginia’s. At this time, the Academy’s dental courses have not been approved by the Texas Vet Board. However, all Academy continuing education is approved for IAED CE requirements to maintain certification.

Please accept our apology for any prior misinformation.

Academy D-500 Continuing Education

This five-day class is worth 50 credit/hours of continuing education for our advanced students.

As we will no longer be certifying, it is imperative Academy certified students continue to meet the requirement of 50 credit hours every two years to maintain Academy certification.

All students certifying with IAED are encouraged to maintain a high standard by attending the D-500 advanced class every two years, which fulfills the continuing education requirement to maintain Academy Endorsement and IAED Certification.

This class is open to individuals who have not studied at the Academy – for continuing educational purposes.

Those qualified are certified equine dental technicians or veterinarians or others who are advanced in equine dentistry. Attendance records are provided but credits do not count toward advancement within the Academy program. Applications are considered on an individual basis to insure eligibility.

Please call the office if you have any questions. If we have not covered something, let us know. We hope you are all doing well and always look forward to seeing you again.

Elana Gridley, Office Manager and John Fortkamp CEqD

Phone: 208-366-2315 or 2318

Fax: 208-366-2315 Call First!

academy@equinedentalacademy.com http://www.equinedentalacademy.com

July 2014 Academy Endorsed and IAED Certified Students

Jana Arnhold-Zedelius DVM – Jana has had horse handling experience since childhood, specifically with Icelandic horses. She has worked as a veterinarian, primarily with horses, for over four years, and decided in 2012 to specialize in Equine Dentistry. She learned a lot traveling with Carsten Vogt DVM CEqD and soon realized that for veterinarians in Germany there is no adequate further education to learn about equine dentistry. Therefore she first attended the Academy in November 2013 with the goal of going into business for herself as an equine dentist veterinarian, and now certified in July 2014.

A big opportunity has come her way recently, with a new job offer. Beginning December 2014 she will be working in one of the largest and highly specialized dental clinics in Germany, at the Zahnstation Gessertshausen lead by Dr. Timo Zwick. She is going to learn more about high standardized dental and head surgery and diagnostics like computer tomography or sinus-endoscopy. Her plans include returning to the Academy about once a year to keep in touch with her “dental family.” – Hamburg, Germany

Aidan Cotter CEqD – I’m 23 years old from Cork in Ireland. I’ve been working with horses all my life as a Riding Instructor, but always had an interest in dentistry. I used to watch my dentist hand float my horse, and when I dropped out of college in Ireland, I decided to give Equine Dentistry a “go.” It is definitely the best decision I’ve ever made! Not only do we have so much fun at the Academy of Equine Dentistry, it’s also full of extremely intense work that I thoroughly enjoy every time. I also have the Academy to thank for introducing me to Mr. John Collins CEqD, an Academy certified equine dental technician who lives near me in Ireland and who has taken me under his wing and gotten me to the level I’m at today. I’ll never be able to thank him enough for all he’s done for me, but hopefully, now that I’m certified, it will make all John’s hard work worthwhile! – Cork, Ireland

Lars Schulte DVM, CEqD – After my basic schooling, I was educated as a joiner/carpenter; thereafter studied veterinary medicine at University, and then worked some years as a veterinarian in a horse clinic and other veterinary practices. I founded my own vet practice in 2008, working on horses. The need for dentistry in my practice increased and I knew I had to learn more about it, to know more about what to do in the horse’s oral cavity. I realized my knowledge from University wasn’t enough, so I decided to spend all my money going to Idaho, where I could get the specialized knowledge I needed. After attending the first session, my subsequent visits felt like “I was coming

home.” Being “Dedicated to the Spirit of the Horse” is what convinced me I was at the right place!

– Schleswig-Holstein GERMANY

Lee Ann Thomas CEqD – In 2013 my only child was approaching high school graduation and I began to wonder what I would do with the time I had spent with him as he was growing up. I looked into going to vet school as this was my plan when I was a kid. I had started a family early in life so this was not an option as long as my son was at home. I learned that this was going to cost so much and take so much time that it was not a practical choice due to my age and getting a late start. After much thought, I decided to attend the Academy.

I was born into the horse industry. Riding and training horses have been my passion my entire life. I grew up on rodeo horses and began riding and showing cutting horses about 14 years ago. I have ridden performance horses my whole life. I started having dental work done on my own horses several years ago and I noticed that this was the missing link to why many horses just aren’t making it to the top performance level. I realized dentistry is what I wanted to be able to give back to the horses after all these years. I enjoy educating the horse owners, but most of all I love helping horses to live long, healthier lives.

After some serious research and a recommendation from a dentist in my area, I decided to pursue my goal and chose to attend the Academy of Equine Dentistry, a school that has proven to be at the top of the standard of equine dentistry. I thank the certified dental technicians and veterinarians who have helped me reach my goal, and especially Sean Strain DVM, CEqD for taking the time to work with me and sharing his knowledge as well as building my confidence to the level I needed to certify. – Amarillo, Texas

Maaike van Ree DVM, CEqD – When Maaike first attended the Academy, she had just recently graduated in December 2011 in veterinary medicine from Utrecht University. She worked with horses during this time, including several externships at equine clinics in the The Netherlands and the faculty of veterinary medicine at UC Davis, California and Rodd & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She has been riding horses for over 15 years, including her own Dutch Warm blood, mostly dressage and jumping. She became interested in our program through Jan Kroes DVM, CEqD and in addition to being an equine veterinarian, wanted to become an equine dental technician.

– Utrecht, The Netherlands

Greetings and first things first – the weather.

After an unusually mild fall, winter hit hard and fast on Thursday and Friday of the first week of November session with a snow-rain mix and icy roads. Of course that hindered our horse owners’ ability to show up and we had many cancellations, so we decided to hold lab on Saturday, November 15th. No one seemed to mind. We also suffered a power outage one morning for several hours, and thankfully this was on a lecture day.

We had a great class, consisting of ten Anatomy students, and eight D-100, nine D-200, nine D-300/400, and 16 D-500 students. Instructors and assistants were John Fortkamp, Dr. Bernie Fletcher, Nick Stuckman RVT, Troy Walck, Stephenie Carpenter and Dr. Daan Staller.

Congratulations to our November 2014 Endorsed Technicians!!!

• Kendell Metcalf DVM
• Andreas Weiss DVM
• Ashley Whitcher

All are also now IAED certified.

Kendell Metcalf DVM  –  Kendell has had years of experience in rodeo performance and working with Quarter horses.  He began the Academy program with the intent of adding dentistry to his skills as a veterinarian and farrier.  Kendell practices equine veterinary medicine out of a clinic in Texas and he and his wife Meaghan have two young daughters.

“I have to say that I am very happy to be a part of such a great group of people. I feel that what is being taught here should be the standard in equine dental care and it has made a huge impact on my practice.  I do have to give credit where credit is due.  If not for crossing paths with Nick Moore a few years back, I would have never known about the Academy. Thank you to all those who helped me perfect my skills along the way and for the support staff at the Academy – you all are the best. If I am capable of helping further the cause in the future I am here to help in any way I can.”

– Weatherford, Texas, USA

Andreas Weiss DVM –  Andreas has had many years’ experience with Warm bloods and Ponies, riding from age 16 and participating in classic dressage since 2006.  He has been a veterinarian since 1993 and in the last few years has concentrated on equine dentistry.  He accomplished certification within one year, first attending the Academy in November 2013.

“I enjoyed attending the Academy of Equine Dentistry and meeting new friends and colleagues.  I look forward  to returning for continuing education.”

-Thurgau, Switzerland

Ashley Whitcher  –  Ashley was just 18 years of age and right out of high school when she first attended the Academy two years ago.  She has worked with horses for 15 years and participated in horse shows and was an active member of 4-H.

“I was introduced to equine dentistry by an Academy certified technician who worked on my horses’ teeth.  I was amazed.   I had always planned on becoming a veterinarian, but upon recommendation to attend the Academy of Equine Dentistry, decided to pursue this field of equine care.  I’m so thankful for all the wonderful, helpful people I met through the school, and achieving certification was most definitely an extraordinary moment.”

– Grayling, Michigan, USA

Policy Changes

For one day of attendance, eight credit hours are earned –  instead of ten.

Required continuing education credit hours are now 32 – rather than 50 every 18 months,

translating to four – instead of five days, but we do encourage advanced students to come

for the full week for 40 credit hours. Designated stall leaders are required to attend seven days.

We wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Elana Gridley, Office Manager and John Fortkamp CEqD

Greetings!  Well, 2015 has come and, just like that, is almost gone.  We held three sessions this year and ran 633 horses through the lab.  We’re overbooking now, just like they do with the airlines, so we’re covered if horse owners don’t keep appointments, whether due to weather, trailer breakdowns, or other.  Of course agreeable weather helps during the winter months and in that we were fortunate.    In February, we enjoyed fairly mild weather, and just in time, realized enough new snow in the mountains to enable a few mini-ski trips with staff and students.  Pomerelle was the ski hill of choice, about three hours east of here; for some reason, you can always count on that mountain for snow. Six students were in attendance for Anatomy; three for D-100, seven for D-200, 11 for D-300 and 400, and 11 advanced students.  July’s class consisted of 12 Anatomy students, six first time, five second time, 10 third and fourth time and 18 advanced students.  We lucked out again with cooperative weather in November.  In attendance were seven new students, two D-200, nine D-300 and D-400 and 18 advanced students.   We wrapped session up just in time, as within a couple of weeks this place turned into a winter wonderland with snow over Thanksgiving and thereafter a real cold snap.

Congratulations 2015 Certified Technicians!!!

February 2015

• Jeff Horton – Campbell, New York USA
• Madelon vander Krogt DVM – Oterleeek, The Netherlands

July 2015

• Tammie Contreras Turner – Canon City, Colorado USA
• Pascal Delsaux – Ticino, Switzerland
• Brianna DeMoss – Bland, Missouri USA
• Ben Fuhrmann DVM – Munster, Germany
• Lauran MacLean – County Westmeath, Ireland
• Rebecca Sargeant – Waikato, New Zealand

November 2015

• Clint Finley – Pensacola, Florida USA
• Dr. Bernadette Kogel – Warmsen, Germany
• Dr. Paulien Visser – Weesp, The Netherlands

2015 Certified Technicians Biographies

Jeff Horton CEqD is an avid horse entrepreneur.  He runs a horse boarding facility and is also a 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School.  He chose to attend the Academy in the fall of 2012 to expand his knowledge and skills in the equine business world with the intention of focusing his practice on equine dental care.

“I am extremely pleased with the program at the Academy of Equine Dentistry.  I have met many great people who have inspired me to excel, to not only complete the program, but to uphold the high standards of the equine dental care that the school instilled in me.  I not only acquired an immense amount of knowledge, but also a support system for continually improving my skills.  Thank you to everyone.  I look forward to reconnecting in the future years through continuing education.”
-Campbell, New York, USA

Madelon van der Krogt DVM, CEqD first attended the Academy in the summer of 2010, returned in 2011 and 2013 and now certified at February 2015 session.  She has been around horses since she was a young girl and has owned and worked with them for 15 years, specifically Warmbloods and Baroque horses.  She has participated in competitive dressage, jumping, vaulting and is a Parelli level 3 student.  Madelon is a veterinarian who has her own practice for dentistry, acupuncture and chiropractic treatments for horses in the Netherlands.

-Oterleek, The Netherlands

Tammie Contreras Turner CEqD, prior to attending the Academy, studied as a farrier apprentice and veterinary assistant and worked for Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park and Outfitter for 15 years.  She also lists as experience ‘the school of hard knocks and life lessons.’  With a desire to expand her knowledge of horses and learn how to help them better their lives, she enrolled at the Academy in 2012, progressed through the levels, and now certified at July 2015 session.
-Canon City, Colorado USA

Pascal Delsaux CEqD first attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry in November 2011, returned in 2012 and 2013 and now certified at the July 2015 session.  He has worked with horses, including jumping horses, for over 30 years and has had previous education and experience as an international groom, trainer and stable manager.

-Ticino, Switzerland

Brianna DeMoss CEqD has been riding horses since she was five years of age, specifically Quarterhorses, and has worked with Pairadice Mules from summer 2012 to the present.  While attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in the fall of 2012, she met representatives of the Academy and thereafter enrolled for summer 2013 session.  Her goal was to have a career wherein she could help the equine and owners and trainers.  Bri certified in July 2015.

-Bland, Missouri, USA

Ben Fuhrmann DVM has over 20 years of experience with horses, mostly Warmbloods, and some Thoroughbreds in Kentucky USA.  He also has a trainer license for training amateur riders, and when younger, did show jumping.  Ben graduated from Justus Liebig University in Giessen in 2010 in veterinary medicine and since then has been working as a veterinarian for horses. Desiring the best possible education in equine dentistry, he enrolled at the Academy in 2013 and now certified at July 2015 session.
-Munster, Germany

Lauran MacLean CEqD attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry for her first session in July 2014 and certified a year later this past July 2015.   She has worked with horses since she was 10 years old, mainly sport horses, and show jumping.  She previously studied neuromuscular and physical therapy in humans and always helped out in her local equestrian centers in Cork and Mullingar.  Her goal was to become an equine dental technician so she could help improve the health of horses.
-County Westmeath, Ireland

Rebecca Sargeant CEqD, while finishing her schooling in New Zealand, worked full-time at a stud farm and already had experience in the horse racing industry.  She had been contemplating a good career path, being particularly interested in science and the equine world.   Upon hearing that the Academy of Equine Dentistry is the best place worldwide to be certified in equine dentistry, she enrolled for July 2013 session.   Two years later this past July Becca certified.

-Waikato, New Zealand

Clint Finley CEqD has already had some professional experience in the industry, having worked for several years in a clinic with an Academy certified equine dental technician/veterinarian. He first attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry in July 2013 and now certified November 2015.

-Pensacola, Florida, USA

Dr. Bernadette Kögel CEqD has had many years of experience with Warmbloods, especially show jumpers, and has been riding from age 6 and successful in show jumping competition until 1.45m. She finished University in 2007 and is the 4th generation veterinarian in her family.  She is also a certified chiropractor (IVAC) and has concentrated on animal chiropractic and equine dentistry the past two years.  She and her husband Arnd have two young daughters, ages 3 and 5 years.

“If not for crossing paths with Dr. Ruth Kosanetzky CEqD two years ago, I would have never known about the Academy. I was searching for a good education in Germany- nothing found. So I had to make a decision for or against going to Idaho. In July 2014 with a slack stomach and bad English language skills, but with lots of optimism, I attended the Academy. I´m so thankful for all the wonderful and helpful people there.  I had a fantastic time and look forward to returning for continuing education. The Academy was the best decision in my working life!!!”
-Warmsen, Germany

Dr. Paulien Visser CEqD

“Since I was 11 years old, I’ve enjoyed being around horses; riding, vaulting, competing, and I especially enjoyed grooming.  In 2012 I graduated from vet school from Utrecht University and worked in Australia on a stud farm and in India at a vet clinic between and after my studies.  My special interest in dentistry started at this time during my study.
Because dental care has such a big influence on a horse’s health and wellbeing, I decided to specialize in this field.  I first attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry in February 2014.”

-Weesp, The Netherlands
Policy Updates

• New Students: Anatomy is mandatory prior to Dental 100.
• All Students: Eight credit hours are earned for one day of attendance.
• D-400 Certifying Students: Tuition is $1,155 regardless of days in attendance.Credit hours earned are according to days in attendance.
• D-400 Students Reinstating Certification: Tuition is $1,200 for two weeks.
• D-500 Advanced Students: Tuition is $600 for one week regardless of days in attendance.  Credit hours earned are according to days in attendance.Either week is acceptable for continuing education.  Certified students are welcome to come for both weeks.Tuition will be assessed and credit hours earned for only one.If you haven’t had lectures in 10 years, attending first week is encouraged.  You still have lab both morning and afternoons on Thursday and Friday.
• Certified Technicians: Now required are 32 continuing education credits every 18 to 24 months. Advanced students are encouraged to attend for the full week for 40 credit hours. Designated stall leaders attend seven days for 56 credits.
• Attention: D-500 Academy Advanced Students. If you come across something interesting while out working in the field, please consider bringing that information to class for your Friday afternoon case presentation.

Tuition   
A-100 3-day Anatomy:$970.00
D-100 2-week Dental: $4,600.00
D-200 2-week Dental: $3,200.00
D-300 2-week Dental: $1,800.00
D-400 1 or 2-week Dental:$ 1,155.00
D-500 1-week Advanced Dental: $600.00

Class Dates for 2016 and 2017

A-100 Anatomy :

• July 6-8, 2016
• October 26-28, 2016
• February 15-17, 2017
• July 12-14, 2017
• October 25-27, 2017

D-100-400 Dental

• July 11-22, 2016
• October 31-November 11, 2016
• February 20-March 3, 2017
• July 17-28, 2017

D-500 Advanced Dental

• February 29-March 4, 2016
• July 18-22, 2016
• November 7-11, 2016
• February 27-March 3, 2017
• July 24-28, 2017

ATTENTION: IAED Certified Technicians and All Members

Remember to pay your dues annually.  Maintain your certification status.

We look forward to your return for continuing education.
On behalf of the Academy staff, Happy Holidays to each and every one of you!

Sincerely,

Elana Gridley, Office Manager

Greetings!  We are busy preparing for summer session coming up very soon:  Anatomy July 6-8 and Dental all levels July 11-22, 2016.  Instructors will be John Fortkamp, Dr. Bernie Fletcher, Nick Stuckman RVT, Troy Walck and Ben Koertje.   February’s class went well 11 Anatomy, eight D-100, six D-200, and 10 D-300 and D-400 advanced students.   13 Certified students were in attendance for D-500 continuing education.  Instructors, staff and students enjoyed skiing at both Bogus Basin and Pomerelle ski resorts and golfing over the weekends.

Congratulations Newly Certified Technicians!!!

Dennis Evertse CEqD – Zeeland, The Netherlands

Dennis Evertse CEqD has spent his life working with horses, specifically Warmblood horses.  His desire was to become an equine dentist and work in The Netherlands.  He first attended the Academy in July 2014, returned for two consecutive sessions thereafter, and now certified at February 2016 session.  -Zeeland, The Netherlands

Amber Hultman CEqD – Lindstrom, Minnesota USA

Amber Hultman CEqD is the Owner/Operator of Oasis Equestrian Center in Lindstrom MN (boarding, training, lessons, and events), Owner of TUF Productions LLC, and Co-Owner of the Midwest Pole Bending Association specializing in barrel racing and pole bending event production. I was introduced to equine dentistry professionals after a horse sustained a severe accident over a decade ago. I have been a strong believer and supporter since then. Working with local veterinarians, I plan to continue promoting proper dental care and maintenance of horses. With my experiences through the Academy, I have been blessed with knowledge from many people from around the world. I am thankful to everyone for their help and support.  Love you all! -Lindstrom, Minnesota USA

Anne Tersmette CEqD – Utrecht, The Netherlands

Anne Tersmette CEqD first attended the Academy in the summer of 2011.  She returned the next summer and again in November 2015 and now certified in February.  In between these sessions, she has been attending veterinary school and worked in the states the past year with Academy certified technicians.  Her experience with horses include owing her own horse and working with all types since an early age, riding, driving with a carriage, jumping, dressage and competitions. -Utrecht, The Netherlands

Hunter Washburn CEqD -Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA

Hunter Washburn CEqD started early in the horse business, having team roped at age five, and steer wrestled for six years.  He had assisted his dad in the farrier business for 10 years and had his own business for one year freeze branding when he first attended the Academy in November 2014.  Most of the horses he has worked with are used for rodeo competition, mostly Quarterhorses.  He also volunteered at a horse rescue in Jones, Oklahoma, which duties included holding horses for farrier and veterinary care, helping with seizures, feeding, caring for wounds and maintenance.  Hunter certified February 2016. -Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA

Class Dates for 2016 and 2017

A-100 Anatomy :

• July 6-8, 2016
• October 26-28, 2016
• February 15-17, 2017
• July 12-14, 2017
• October 25-27, 2017

D-100-400 Dental

• July 11-22, 2016
• October 31-November 11, 2016
• February 20-March 3, 2017
• July 17-28, 2017

D-500 Advanced Dental

• July 18-22, 2016
• November 7-11, 2016
• February 27-March 3, 2017
• July 24-28, 2017

Attention: D-500 Academy Advanced Students
Reminder:  Bring anything interesting you may have come across working out in the
field for your Friday afternoon case presentations.

Please call the office if you are unsure of the last time you were here, so we can make plans for your continuing education.  It is important you keep your certification status in good standing.
Also, if you have credits from elsewhere, let me know so I can update your records.

ATTENTION: IAED Certified Technicians
Remember to pay your dues annually and maintain your IAED certification status.

Always looking forward to hearing from you!

On behalf of the Academy Staff, Elana Gridley, Office Manager