Our equine dentist, Doug Jergens, obtained Advanced Certification through The Academy of Equine Dentistry and maintains his certification by teaching at the Academy and frequently attending continuing education courses. He employs the latest techniques and equipment to achieve and maintain ideal oral health in your equine companions. It is more than just ‘floating’. It starts with a thorough examination of the oral cavity using adequate sedation, oral speculum and good lighting to assess the individual needs of each horse. No two horses have the same needs or issues. Mechanized equipment allows for the safe and efficient correction of any imbalances. Thus allowing the horse a painless full range of motion and optimal utilization of all of that expensive feed! Semi-annual or annual maintenance is necessary depending on such things as age of horse, conformation of the oral cavity, and what the horse’s job is. The equine dentistry offers another opportunity for us to play a vital role in the long term well being of the horse.