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Oklahoma Equine Dentistry Bill Remains Controversial

Oklahomans who are not veterinarians will soon be able to float horses’ teeth without risking felony charges, now that Gov. Brad Henry signed SB 452 into law on Thursday.

SB 452 strips an amendment to the state’s Veterinary Practice Act of

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Oklahoma Legislators Back Lay Equine Dentists


Oklahoma legislators have approved a measure that allows individuals who are not veterinarians to float horses’ teeth without risking felony charges.

SB 452 strips an amendment from the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act of 2008 that

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Dentistry

Equine authorities discussed feed digestion, endoscopic dental exams, pulpitis, and a variety of other dentistry topics including diagnostic imaging and infundibular cavities at the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention.

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Oklahoma Equine Dentist Faces Felony Charges

Professional rodeo rider Bobby Griswold is facing felony charges in Oklahoma for practicing equine dentistry without a veterinary medical license. Griswold is not a veterinarian, but he graduated from an equine dental school. He was

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Where Not to Pinch Pennies

In tough economic times, many horse owners look for ways to cut costs. Too often this is done by cutting back on veterinary care. However, it is important to keep in mind that what may save us a couple of dollars now might end up costing us much

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Open Wide: Readers Share Their Horse’s Dental Schedule

More than 2,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you have your horse’s teeth floated?”


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‘Tongue Piercing’ in Horses

It’s not a new fad and probably isn’t what you’re thinking. Horses sometimes accidentally become wounded by pieces of metal or wire, splinters of wood, or even grass awns that become lodged in their tongue, mouth, or throat as they eat.

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Equine Dentistry: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth


As a veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary dentistry, James Anthony, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, offers a unique perspective on issues related to this specialized field, the growing recognition of dentistry’s

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Minnesota Equine Tooth Floaters Lose First Round

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine can continue to regulate the floating of horses’ teeth as the practice of veterinary medicine, according to the Fourth Judicial District Court for Hennepin County. In a 51-page decision rendered June 20

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Brazilian Olympic Horse Treated at University of Florida

After surviving an odyssey of complicated medical problems and difficult surgeries, a Brazilian Olympic dressage horse named Livello has lived to train another day and is recuperating back in his home country, thanks to University of Florida

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AAEP Launching Equine Dentistry Campaign

Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed

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Dental Care and Health

Dental science and, consequently, dental health for us as human beings, have come a very long way in the past 250 years. Most of us in this country are accustomed to regular, routine visits to our general family practitioner for an overall health

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