subject: Equine Dentist [print this page] If you've ever had a chronic toothache, you know firsthand the importance of regular dental treatment, but for horses this aspect of health care has been--quite literally--sorely overlooked. Veterinary schools often do not include equine dentistry among their required courses, and many horse-health practitioners are familiar with only the most rudimentary dental procedures. In the United States and Australia, there has been a recent upsurge of interest in this long-neglected area of equine health, and schools for equine dentistry are becoming more and more common.
This is good news for horses that have suffered unnecessary pain, illness, and premature death due to inadequate dental care, and it's also good news for anyone who loves horses and wants to earn a living by providing them with much-needed services that can ease their suffering. Although veterinarians can qualify as specialists in equine dentistry by undergoing extensive additional training, laypersons can also receive training in equine dentistry schools and conduct their business jointly with a veterinarian or in private practice.
Candidates for a career in equine dentistry should enjoy working closely with horses and have a strong interest in and aptitude for science and biology. They love doing horses jobs and they can find their joy in dealing with hores. Career prospects for equine dentists are good, as these specialists are likely to be in increasingly greater demand in the coming years. And more and more people will choose this as their career.
Pros
Close daily contact with horses
Good pay
Growth industry
Cons
Mandatory educational requirements
Extensive travel and possible relocation to patient bas
Equine Dentist
By: kevyellow
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