By making dental exams part of a horse’s wellness routine, owners can help ensure their horses remain comfortable, ...

Proper dental hygiene is essential not only for people but also for horses, which require regular dental care to maintain their health and comfort. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says many horse ...

There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy. By Sarah Maslin Nir You’re not supposed to look a gift horse in ...

BUENA VISTA (AP) -- Groggy from sedation, Billy leaned his chin on a cushioned support as Dr. Richard Bowman ground away the rough edges of his molars. Bowman, a veterinary dentist based in Rhame, N.D ...

When was the last time you had your horse’s teeth checked by a vet or equine dental technician? If you have ever experienced toothache, you will know how painful it can be, as well as the efforts you ...

Wolf teeth can cause problems in some horses but not others — and ultimately that is the main consideration when deciding whether to remove them in the interest of your horse’s health and comfort.

Author John Mark O’Leary MRCVS is assistant professor at the UCD Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is a specialist in endodontic dentistry treatment for horses and is inviting ...

Horses use their teeth for several functions, including eating, grooming and defense. Like most other pets, horses need regular checkups and maintenance for their teeth, which should be done by an ...

This photo shows excessive reduction of the chewing surface by using a power instrument incorrectly. These photos show a mouth with proper dentistry 9 months prior, showing very few signs of tool ...

Just like humans, horses can have tooth problems that make them ornery and sap their productivity. So to keep their horses in top shape, Mongolian herders started experimenting with equine dentistry ...