Includes bibliographical references and index.

A compilation of a wide range of topics discussed by world-renowned experts in the field of equine dentistry. The new edition of this popular resource represents a total revision of previous content and provides the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge of the field. Comprehensive and definitive, Equine Dentistry third edition retains the successful approach of extensive illustration and step-by-step guidance through oral and dental procedures. In addition, it includes many new figures, expanded text sections in key areas and brings to the team two new editors of international repute. Many new contributions from international experts are combined in this text to promote not only the care of horses in regards to oral and dental health but also the education of veterinary professionals in this rapidly developing area.

Equine dental evolution: perspective from the fossil record / B.J. MacFadden -- The history of equine dentistry / J. Easley & J. Hatzel -- Bits, bridles and accessories / Dwight G. Bennett -- The business of equine dentistry / Travis Henry & D. Rach -- Dental anatomy / P. Dixon & N. Du Toit -- Dental physiology / James L. Carmalt -- Aging / Sophie Muylle -- Disorders of development and eruption of the teeth and developmental craniofacial abnormalities / P. Dixon -- Head and dental trauma / Tim Greet & Peter Ramzan -- Equine dental pathology / P. Dixon, N. Du Toit & Ian Dacre -- Oral and dental tumors / Derek C. Knottenbelt & Donald F. Kelly -- Dental and oral examination / J. Easley & Henry Tremaine -- Dental imaging / Safia Barakzai -- Computed tomography / H. Simhofer, and A. Boehler -- Ancillary diagnostic techniques / J. Perkins & J. Schumacher -- Dental restraint and anesthesia / T. Doherty & J. Schumacher -- Equine dental equipment, supplies and instrumentation / J Easley & BA Rucker -- Corrective dental procedures / J. Easley -- Geriatric dentistry / N. Du Toit & B.A. Rucker -- Basic equine orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery / J. Easley & J. Schumacher -- Exodontia / H. Tremaine & J. Schumacher -- Dental materials / S. Galloway & M. Galloway -- Endodontic therapy / H. Simhofer -- The temporomandibular joint / Neil Townsend & Renata Weller.

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