How long should I wait before I receive a reply to my application?  If you do not hear from us within 24 hours, please call the All Equine Clinic at 989-772-2999, they are affiliated with MEDA.  Sometimes emails get lost in the "spam" folder. 

What are some indications of equine dental problems? Head throwing while riding, eating hay before grain, tilting head while eating, hard to bit and dunking of hay in water, to name a few.

How often are dental services needed? For optimal dental care, twice a year.

Who can bring their horses to the school to get this discounted dental work and what is the cost?  First, all that is charged for brining your horse to us is $45 for sedation cost (a onetime deal, and if your horse requires no sedation, then your horse is worked on for free), which allows us to give our students many hours of hands on work during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of the school.  Also, anyone can be put on the schedule, all you have to do is call (989-772-2999) a month or so before the school starts to reserve your spot.  Once all the spots are filled, you will be put on the "first call list."  This would allow you to be called if any of our other clients cancel their spot.

Will I be certified when I finish this program? You will receive a diploma. Certification comes later via the International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED). Membership in IAED is strongly recommended.

When should I buy tools? We suggest you wait until the second or third week of the program so you can try the sample tools we have in the school.

How much do tools cost? You can spend from $500 to $7500 depending on quality and quantities you like. Most of our graduates spend about $3000 getting the basics, including a good full mouth speculum and six hand floats.

How much income can I expect once I get going as an Equine Dental Technician? $50,000 per year is not unusual.

Where can I stay during the course? There are Bed and Breakfast choices on the "Links" page of this website as well as hotels and monthly rental apartments available.  Camper hookups can be discussed if desired.

What will I be able to do when I finish this course? With hard work, you will be able to do manual "floating", incisor reductions, mouth balancing, wolf tooth extractions, and perform an exam of the mouth, jaw, and temporal-mandibular joint.  Power work will come later, as we want you to have a working knowledge of the equine mouth, and at least 6 months practice before mastering that. 

Are books included in the tuition fee?  Sorry. Books are extra. We can order them for you, or you can find them online (eg. Amazon.com) . Please call our office to get the textbook titles.  Also, please let us know one month before your class starts if you want us to order the books.  

Are there any requirements before you are allowed to come to the school?  There are just two.  One, that you have horse experience in your past.  Two, that you are at least 20 years old.    

Is there any thing I should study before I come to the school?  Yes, we highly recommend you to read the books before coming to the school.  That way you will understand technical terms and will not slow the teaching.  Also, the knowledge you gain from reading the books will help a lot with the tests during the class.  Below is a list of books that are used during the course. It is not a complete list, and most are optional.

"Manual of Equine Dentistry" by Tom Allen
"Equine Dentistry" by Baker and Easley
"Caring for the Horse's Teeth and Mouth" by Chris Hannes
"Oral Health in Equidae - Fundamentals" by Dale Jeffrey
"Horses' Teeth and Their Problems" by Kai Kreling
"Equine Dentistry; A Practical Guide" by Patricia Pence
"Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy - The Horse" by Ashdown and Done